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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…
Hydrant Flushing Program
Hydrant Flushing Program for Tuesday – September 22 , 2026
City of Fall River to hold ceremony honoring Cpl. David Miller
FALL RIVER, MA- Mayor Paul Coogan will join the Department of Veterans Services and community members in a remembrance ceremony honoring Cpl. David Miller, a Fall River native and member of the United States Army Air Forces who served during World War II. Cpl. Miller was a…
Gusty winds, flooding, beach erosion possible later this week in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
The National Weather Service across southern New England is monitoring a developing coastal storm that could impact Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut late this week into the weekend, though the track and intensity remain uncertain. According to NWS Boston Forecast…
Three exhibits amount to a lifetime of work
Dilge Dilsiz, Pamela Hoss and the alumni of BCC learned how to truly engage the world, which is perhaps the most significant thing any artist should strive for.
Fundraiser and vigil organized, more details revealed after Fall River teen, UMass Dartmouth athlete killed in stabbing
A fundraiser and vigil have been organized after Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced charges Saturday afternoon after a Fall River teen was stabbed to death. According to Providence Police, a stabbing occurred shortly after midnight in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on…