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National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day: Here's an update on New Bedford's center
NEW BEDFORD — Honoring National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day on Oct. 19, means a day dedicated to raising awareness and supporting centers that offer resources to the LGBTQ+ community. This year, The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network celebrates this day as an opportunity to reflect on their commitment to creating safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families and allies with an update on their upcoming community center, located on 60 Eighth Street in New Bedford. ...
North Kingstown house one of three finalists for HGTV's 'Scariest House in America' Friday
NORTH KINGSTOWN − A North Kingstown property will be vying Friday night to be named HGTV's "Scariest House in America" and receive a $150,000 prize. The North Kingstown house, dubbed "Hansel & Gretel's Frightening Fixer-Upper," was named winner in the "Nightmarish Northeast" region in the series hosted by actor and comedian Retta. ...
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's domestic violence case heading to trial. What we know
(This story was updated to add new information.) TAUNTON — Attleboro Judge Michele Amour denied Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's motion to dismiss the domestic violence charges against her — instead sending the case to a jury trial. Shaunna O'Connell appeared in court with her husband and the alleged victim, Ted O'Connell. Her lawyer, James...
SouthCoast’s Ultimate 21+ Halloween Party Guide to Celebrate This Spooky Season
Halloween is right around the corner, and the SouthCoast is buzzing with exciting events for those looking to celebrate in style. If you’re 21+ and ready for a night of costumes, cocktails and creepy fun, this is your ultimate guide to the best Halloween parties happening in Westport, New Bedford, Acushnet, Fall River and beyond.
Brockton school mentor exonerated; Bridgewater police discrimination lawsuit: Top stories
BROCKTON — A city-sponsored report on the Brockton Public Schools deficit scandal said that Anthony Sampson — a mentor hired by former Superintendent Mike Thomas — allegedly hit a student. The report left out the fact that the state reversed its ruling, saying the mentor was innocent. What we know. Ron St. George brought the curtain down on a tremendous high school football head coaching career in the spring of 2021, ending a 41-year run that saw...
This is the most haunted place in Massachusetts, according to Thrillist
You'll find it in Fall River. For travelers who relish creepy quarters this time of year, it doesn’t get much creepier than the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, according to Thrillist. The site released a list of the most haunted place in every state and the Lizzie Borden...
What’s Happening: Witches Guild Halloween Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After three years of bringing Halloween cheer to historic Main Street in Wickford, the witches are taking their brooms across the Washington Bridge to East Providence. This year’s parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 19 along the water in Riverside.
State Fire Marshal urges caution as investigation continues following Portsmouth fire
The state Fire Marshal says no cause has been determined in the Tuesday fire that destroyed a home at 45 Sea Spray Drive in Portsmouth. Working with the Portsmouth fire and police departments, the office of the Fire Marshal said in a release Friday afternoon that "witness interviews are being conducted; photo and video evidence is being reviewed; and the site is being thoroughly examined by investigators." The release added that the state has its best firefighters...
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