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With ICE spotted in Fall River and at least a dozen arrested in New Bedford, Healey demands answers
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is demanding answers after ICE reportedly arrested a least a dozen individuals in New Bedford yesterday: “We have been hearing from alarmed family members and advocates in New Bedford after ICE reportedly arrested at least a dozen people yesterday.…
Confidence rising in powerful late-week coastal storm for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
The National Weather Service says confidence is rising that a strong coastal low will affect Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from Friday into the weekend. Dry, cool, and breezy weather should last through Thursday. Rain, gusty northeast winds, rough seas, and coastal…
Authorities nab 19 illegal dirt bike riders from Fall River, Framingham, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Dennis, Milford, Nantucket, and the state of Florida
A multi-agency patrol nabbed nearly 20 illegal dirt bike operators from Massachusetts and 1 from Florida in a 24-hour period. According to the department, a multi-agency patrol of officers from the Falmouth Police Department, Falmouth Department of Marine and Environmental…
Suspect in Fall River teen’s fatal stabbing held without bail, agrees to extradition
The 19-year-old charged in the fatal stabbing of Fall River teen and UMass Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine was in court Monday. Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze pleaded not guilty to a fugitive from justice charge in New Bedford District Court on Monday afternoon. He was ordered…
After reopening, Fall River’s Patti’s Pierogis closes for good to make way for new restaurant
A local favorite which had closed earlier this year to make way for a new restaurant and had returned for a limited time has closed for good. Patti’s Pierogis at 1019 South Main Street announced in late March on social media that they were returning for takeout only while the…
Major ICE operation in New Bedford, at least eight arrested
A Light reporter videotaped an arrest near the waterfront. Another reporter saw a half-dozen vehicles and what appeared to be ICE agents huddling at the Dartmouth Mall.
Massachusetts Auditor finds violations of state law, failure to meet federal standards, and mismanagement at Department of Unemployment
BOSTON – Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Department of Unemployment Assistance, reviewing the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. The Department of Unemployment Assistance is responsible for administering the…
New England regulators won’t make scallop ‘permit-stacking’ a priority in 2027
The New England Fishery Management Council says it “lacks the operational capacity” to take action, so crafting the policy may be left in the federal government’s hands.
Opinion: Let’s grow our neighborhoods from the ground up
Area groups are launching Neighborhood Builders, a local program to cultivate a diverse ecosystem of small-scale developers.
Kalshi and Polymarket See Healey as Heavy Favorite over Minogue in Massachusetts Governor’s Race
By Katie Castellani Prediction markets have splashed into election projections. Kalshi and Polymarket, two of the biggest prediction markets, both show Gov. Maura Healey has an overwhelming chance of winning reelection over her GOP contender Mike Minogue. The predictions, which…
Fall River shots fired call leads to arrest on breaking and entering, other charges
Fall River Police made an arrest after an initial shots fired call over the weekend. According to police, on Friday, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Fall River Police responded to a report of a possible gunshot from inside an apartment building on County Street. The original report…
Fall River fire leaves 3 displaced, pet dog deceased
Firefighters extinguished a fire and made a rescue at a home on Monday morning. At approximately 8:45 a.m. a call came in for a fire at a single-family home at 1841 Highland Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire at the rear of the home. In addition to FRFD, police and…