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It's always Memorial Day for Providence man who honors 4 cousins killed in World War II
PROVIDENCE − James Draper's extended family paid a high price in World War II, losing three young sailors and a soldier, but Draper continues honoring them and keeping their memories alive decades later. The four men, cousins, all came from Rhode Island. Their names, Charles M. Hird, Donald Leonard...
Letters: Help Tiverton celebrate the Semiquincentennial
I am writing this letter to your publication to advise the citizens of Tiverton of the upcoming national celebration in the year 2026, the SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL, which will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the "Declaration of Independence." This celebration also will be observed throughout Rhode Island, as well as within our town.
New Hampshire Leads in Residential Electric Rate Stability, Data Reveals
CONCORD, N.H. — A new report from the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) "Electric Power Monthly" has highlighted the significant disparity in residential electric rate increases across New England, with New Hampshire maintaining more stable rates compared to its neighbors from 2017 to 2024. According to the data, on a cents-per-kilowatt-hour basis, residential electric rates have risen much more sharply in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine than in New Hampshire.
New Bedford’s Kennedy-Donovan Center Holding Resource Fair
The Kennedy-Donovan Center in New Bedford offers a myriad of programs for children and families, and all of them will be represented the KDC's Resource Fair on June 1. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 385 County Street. The rain date is June 2.
New Bedford Military Museum Will Mark 20 Years Honoring Area Veterans
New Bedford's Fort Rodman-Fort Taber Military Museum and Veterans Memorial will celebrate its 20th anniversary in August of this year. The museum, dubbed the "best small museum in America" by former Mayor Scott Lang, has been honoring local veterans, both alive and deceased, since it first opened its doors in 2004.
Dozens of Massachusetts Communities Have Banned Polystyrene
Massachusetts is moving away from polystyrene food packaging, and Fairhaven is at the forefront of the movement to rid the plant of single-use plastic products. The Massachusetts Sierra Club says, "As of May 2024, within Massachusetts, 62 cities and towns across 12 counties representing over 1.3 million people (20%) have already banned some form of polystyrene."
Fall River debuts new trolley; superintendent search down to 4 finalists: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. On Monday, May 27, communities locally and across the nation will gather to salute their fallen heroes with Memorial Day events. Here is your guide to events across the SouthCoast. And here is your Fall River-specific guide, with events planned in the city.
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