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Apponequet football looks to carry momentum: 2024 Lakers schedule
Apponequet is looking to carry some momentum from 2023 into this fall after the Lakers finished last season winning three out of their last four games, including a victory over rival Old Rochester on Thanksgiving. Brody Joly had a record-breaking performance as a junior running back as he scored a single-season school record...
Schools may need override in two years, School Committee members told
While reserve funds could help boost next year’s budget, Dartmouth voters may be looking at a Proposition 2 ½ override for the following year, when the timing might be better to make the request, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations James Kiely told Dartmouth School Committee members at its Monday, July 22 meeting.
Dartmouth, Mass. is a harmony of past, present, and future
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — Cup of Jo Jo’s coffee truck is a mobile coffee café that is keeping Dartmouth buzzing. With everything from creamy lattes to frozen treats, there is something for everyone. And most of the products are local!. What makes Cup of Jo Jo's truly special...
Community Focus: David Bidwell with URI’s Department of Marine Affairs
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The offshore wind industry has made headlines recently as it continues growing in New England. Professor David Bidwell with the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Marine Affairs joined 12 News at 4 to talk about what locals think about the industry, and how it has changed over the years.
Two displaced after fire in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Several people were left without a home Tuesday after a fire in New Bedford. New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger said crews responded to a fire at 3:15 p.m. on Bates Street. Kruger said when they arrived they found heavy fire coming from the...
How New Bedford landlords negotiate six-figure tax refunds
NEW BEDFORD — Why did downtown landlord Rick Miller pocket hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax refunds?. Miller owns some of New Bedford’s most prominent downtown real estate: The former Webster Bank building that towers over Union Street, the former New Bedford Institution For Savings that’s now a coworking space for renewable energy businesses, and the historic Times and Olympia buildings. His portfolio, which he shares with his wife, Rose Miller, includes over two dozen properties.
New Bedford Woman Charged with Improper Disposal of Infant's Body at Fort Taber Park
A New Bedford woman has been charged with improper disposal of a body, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. 22-year-old Daniela Michell Escobar-Mejia is accused of leaving her infant son's body at Fort Taber Park last year. The announcement following her court appearance yesterday outlined being granted release on personal recognizance, with the stipulation that she must follow Department of Children and Families orders pending trial, as per MassLive.
Property sales in Burrillville between July 11 & July 17
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 17. Seller: Colleen Conley (quit claim) Buyer: Town of Burrillville. Price: $10,000. 234 Harrisville Main St. Seller: Grover Leighton III. Buyer: Lauren & Victor Soares. Price: $292,500.
Sakonnet Vineyard is offering a special tasting.
National Wine & Cheese Day is July 25 and Sakonnet Vineyard is offering a special tasting featuring four Sakonnet wines paired with four cheeses from Sweet & Salty Farm in Little Compton. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode Show section of WPRI.com are...
Have you seen these nuns around New Bedford? Here's why.
NEW BEDFORD — The nuns from the upcoming New Bedford Festival Theatre's production of "Nunsense" have been sauntering about all over the area at festivals and events ahead of the show opening Aug. 9. "Being at these events with our nuns has been so much fun and we've received...
New Bedford, Mass. is home to a significant piece of abolitionism history
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — There is a lot of history in New Bedford. From the whaling days to the architecture, the walls of the city have stories to tell.The Nathan and Polly Johnson home – run by the New Bedford Historical Society – is the first home where Frederick Douglass lived as a free man.
New Bedford, Mass. is steeped in generational fishing legacies
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — New Bedford and fishing go hand in hand – but so does fishing and family for many in the city. Families here have built businesses and livelihoods on a common foundation – the sea. Jamie Santos runs scallop boats – he and his brother took the business over from their father.
Fall River’s Historical Standup Comedy Event at Battleship Cove
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Calling all comedy enthusiasts, a week of laughter, jokes, and entertainment is coming soon to the SouthCoast with a unique opportunity you don't want to miss. The best of New York City and Los Angeles standup comics are taking the stage right on the fantail...
Watchdog visits Morton Hospital in Taunton to see if bankruptcy's putting patients at risk
A court-appointed watchdog found no cause for concern about patient care and safety at Morton Hospital in Taunton. When Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy and put their hospitals up for sale, the judge chose Suzanne Koenig as "patient care ombudsman." Her job is to inspect the facilities and flag dangers to patients. The Boston-born, Dallas-based for-profit company operates multiple hospitals in Massachusetts and nationwide, including Good Sam in Brockton, Morton Hospital in Taunton, and St. Anne's Hospital...
Fall River City Council rejects Zoning Board appointment for 'trash'-talking local leaders
FALL RIVER — In back-to-back votes last Tuesday, the City Council rejected political rival Paulo Amaral for a seat as an alternate on the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals. Amaral twice ran unsuccessfully for City Council, and appears to have raised the hackles of some councilors over a statement he made during a Fall River Government Television forum in October 2023.
A new nature trail in Fall River is accessible for anyone to explore. How to take a walk.
FALL RIVER — The city’s wilderness has become easier than ever to explore with the opening of a handicapped-accessible nature trail on Monday. The Copicut Discovery Trail, on Indian Town Road near the intersection of Yellow Hill Road in Fall River’s vast forested eastern area, is a third of a mile long. Once an existing path known as the Shockley Trail, the path has been graded, flattened and laid with gravel so kids, the elderly and people with disabilities can more easily experience nature.
What does Shaunna O'Connell's arrest mean for her job as mayor of Taunton? What we know
TAUNTON — Mayor Shaunna O’Connell is facing criminal charges for allegedly attacking and injuring her husband in their home Friday night. She was bailed out — it’s not clear exactly when — and was arraigned Monday morning in Taunton District Court. But what would happen in terms of the ability of the mayor’s office...
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