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Who holds an arrestee overnight? In Mass., it depends on the county
State law requires cities and towns with over 5,000 residents to maintain lockups, but many now rely on county sheriffs under local agreements. As resources grow scarce, those arrangements are fraying.
Hydrant Flushing Program
Hydrant Flushing Program for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
State Police: Man killed after being struck by vehicle on Rhode Island highway
A weekend highway collision between a vehicle and pedestrian turned deadly in Rhode Island. According to Rhode Island State Police, at just before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, Troopers from the Rhode Island State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks received multiple 911 calls reporting a…
Fall River-area mother and psychologist remembered for personality, compassion, love of Zumba/dancing
A Fall River woman well-known throughout the community in various capacities has passed away. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, Vivia Ayrton, a 50-year-old clinical psychologist and proud mother of four, died earlier this month in Istanbul, Turkey, after complications related…
Deadly nor’easter dumps several inches of rain, strong winds in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and we aren’t done
A deadly slow-moving September nor’easter dumped several inches of rain on Fall River and the rest of southeastern Massachusetts over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, while the highest wind gusts stayed farther east along the Cape, Islands,…
Fall River Scholarship Foundation to celebrate 50th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at B.M.C. Durfee High School
A Fall River craft fair is reaching a big milestone and has grown into the largest of its kind in southern New England, drawing thousands of visitors and handmade work from crafters across the region. The Fiftieth Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair will be held at Durfee High…
Bristol County police chiefs’ frustration grows over Ash Street Jail refusals
In a letter to Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux, Swansea Police Chief Mark Foley called the situation “completely appalling.”
3 rushed to the hospital after Mansfield, Norton, Taunton, Massachusetts State Police crews respond to multi-vehicle highway crash
Several people were injured Sunday in a multi-vehicle highway collision. According to the Mansfield Firefighter Union, at just after 11:45 a.m. Mansfield Engine 32 and Rescue 36, along with companies from Norton Fire and Taunton Brewster EMS, responded to I-495 Northbound at mile…
Fall River man who gave many years of service as part of FRPD has died
A lifelong Fall River man that gave service to the city as a police officer has died. 68-year-old Scott P. Paul passed away on Thursday at Fall River Healthcare. According to an obituary, Scott was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and he attended Bristol Community College.…
Haitian eatery makes history, looks to shake up Fall River bakery scene
A unique spot in Fall River opened its doors Saturday morning. Ket’s Bakery has arrived at the former NY Fresh Bagel & Bakery and Katrina’s Bakery at 248 Jefferson Street. Owner, Ketlyne, told Fall River Reporter that it will be the first Haitian bakery in the Fall River area…
Massachusetts Teacher Association, politicians, condemn South Coast ICE arrests; DHS says operation is lawful and part of nationwide deportation push
While federal immigration agents detained over 30 people this week in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fall River, officials and groups are pushing back against ICE’s actions. The Massachusetts Teachers Association has issued a statement, attributable to MTA President Matt Bach and…
City Council passes temporary ordinance continuing Flock shutdown
Councilor Shane Burgo says he doesn’t want to permanently ban Flock license-plate cameras, but wants “tangible” regulation in the coming months.