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High Wind Watch issued for parts of southern New England as inches of rain, damaging winds expected
Forecasters are beginning to get a handle on what Massachusetts and Rhode Island can expect from the likely upcoming nor’easter. According to the National Weather Service, a High Wind Watch has just been issued for portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts…
Man rushed to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center after Fall River rollover crash
A driver was rushed to a local trauma center Wednesday afternoon after a rollover crash in Fall River. At approximately 12:30 p.m., a call came into dispatch for a rollover at Eastern Avenue and County Streets with a man bleeding from the face. Before crews arrived, good…
Massachusetts pilot program to provide incarcerated individuals with $25 an hour remote work
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction has announced a new six-month pilot program that will provide two incarcerated individuals with paid, supervised remote work experience through a partnership with the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison. Participants will…
New Bedford Family Dollar closing is both downtown loss and opportunity
Could a better grocery store with housing above it come to downtown?
New Bedford Harbor turns red for wastewater dye study
Officials hope the study, which involved 100 gallons of EPA-approved red dye, will help them better understand how the city’s treated sewage moves through Buzzards Bay.
Fall River man’s tragic fall leaves family raising funds for funeral
The family of Antonio Araujo is asking for support after a sudden fall led to a devastating brain injury and a decision to take him off life support. According to his nephew, Steven, Antonio stumbled, fell backward, and struck the back of his head. The fall caused a large…
ICE appears to turn focus on Fall River after over a dozen arrests in New Bedford, Dartmouth
After over a dozen arrests in the New Bedford area, ICE appears to be focusing more on Fall River late Tuesday and Wednesday. Witnesses are reporting several sightings and arrests. ICE was reportedly seen on Plymouth Avenue, Martine Street, Route 6, near the bus terminal, near…
Green Oceans reveals shipwreck presumed to be F/V Mistress found, asks for review whether mariners are safe in turbine congested waters
POINT JUDITH, R.I. — Sept. 22, 2026 — More than seven years after the commercial fishing vessel F/V Mistress sank near Block Island, a Green Oceans-sponsored investigation has located a wreck believed to be the missing boat, along with apparent human remains, about 50 feet from…
ICE arrests at least 8 in New Bedford without releasing information on those detained
ICE agents did not contact New Bedford police about their operations, Mayor Jon Mitchell said, nor did they share any information about the people arrested. Mitchell said the detainees’ family, friends and employers have been left in the dark about the arrests.
7-vehicle Bristol County highway crash leads to several people seriously injured, second crash into parked fire truck
Several people were seriously injured after a Bristol County highway crash involving over a half dozen vehicles on Tuesday evening. According to the Mansfield Firefighter Union, at just before 8:00 p.m., Mansfield Car 32, Car 35, Engine 32, and Rescue 36, along with Foxborough…
Young Taunton skateboarder suffers serious injuries after collision
TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department is investigating a serious collision between a motor vehicle and a juvenile male on a skateboard that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 p.m., the Taunton Police and Fire Departments were called to Cottage Street at State…
New Swansea Mall Center stores start opening, with restaurants and more coming
New retail businesses coming to Swansea have begun opening and setting opening dates. Gator Investments had previously announced that coming to Swansea Mall Center at 58-66 Swansea Mall Drive is Aldi Supermarket, Five Below, PetSmart, and Burlington. FiveBelow, with current spots…