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Fall River mayor names new interim police chief: Capt. Kelly Furtado to lead department
FALL RIVER — Mayor Paul Coogan has named Capt. Kelly Furtado as interim chief of the Fall River Police Department. Furtado has been with the department for nearly 37 years, joining in 1988. She has previously served as a school resource officer and a detective in the Major Crimes Division. She currently commands...
A legacy of service: Middleboro police chief retires after 35 years of public service
MIDDLEBORO – After 35 years of public service, Middleboro Police Chief Joseph Perkins quietly retired from duty last week. “It has been an honor and a privilege to work my way up the ranks of my hometown police department and serve the Middleborough community for nearly three decades,” Chief Perkins said in a press release. ...
Cape Cod Beaches Are Still Not Clear of Summer Sharks
Labor Day is long past. Cape Cod traffic has eased considerably. Year-round Cape residents are settling in for a quiet winter season free of tourists who've returned home until next spring. Well, most tourists. Atlantic white sharks begin arriving on Cape Cod in the spring, usually in May, ahead of...
New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest Returns October 12
What's your favorite clam chowder or soup? You'll have a chance to compare and contrast on Saturday, October 12 at the 19th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Pier 3 on the city's waterfront. One SouthCoast Chamber puts on Chowderfest every...
Things to Do: Factor of Terror, Fear Town kid-friendly Halloween; Fall River Open Studios
“What do you want to do?” If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast. ...
A Mass. waterfront hotel is hosting a Golden Retriever getaway
Dogs will enjoy a Pup Polar Plunge, Halloween costume contest, and more. A waterfront hotel on Cape Cod will go to the dogs this month as Golden Retrievers take over the property for a special weekend in their honor. Sea Crest Beach Resort‘s second Golden Getaway will take place Oct....
Here’s where spotted lanternflies have been found in Mass.
The spotted lanternfly — an invasive insect that damages trees and other woody plants — is being tracked throughout Massachusetts by the state’s Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). The MDAR Invasive Species Dashboard shows which communities across the state are currently dealing with spotted lanternfly infestations. It...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Sophia Morin breaks assist record for Mashpee girls volleyball
(This story was updated to add new information.) Sophia Morin made history for the Mashpee High girls volleyball team. With her 19 assists in a 3-1 (11-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-23) win over Sandwich on Monday, she became the first Mashpee athlete to achieve over 1,000 career assists. ...
Top Fall River area high school football performers from Week 5
FALL RIVER — It was touchdown galore for Greater Fall River football players in Week 5. Diman football remained unbeaten on the season after beating Tri-County on the road. Durfee picked up its first win of the year after downing Falmouth. Somerset Berkley won a grind out game against Durfee. ...
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