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Fall River man killed in workplace incident was a rising actor and more
A Fall River man who died from injuries sustained in a workplace incident on Thursday was a rising actor. According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III, Freetown Police and EMS were dispatched to Excel Recycling at 17 Ridge Hill Road at approximately noon after…
Services announced for Fall River teen killed in stabbing, suspect still held without bail
Services have been announced for a Fall River teen and UMass Dartmouth football player killed in a reported stabbing. According to an obituary, 18-year-old Marvins Antoine was a strong, generous, young man who brought laughter and warmth to the people around him. He was excited…
From Fall River and Westport Public Schools to numerous boards, committees, and accolades, Jim Gibney gave decades of service
OBITUARY FALL RIVER- James M. Gibney passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, in the presence of his loving wife and their two daughters. A lifelong resident of Fall River, Jim was a proud graduate of the B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1964 and the Bryant College Class…
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…
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.…
Community mourns beloved Fall River man Gerry Mello, remembered for sense of humor, love of sports
A beloved Fall River man has died. 79-year-old Gerald “Gerry” Mello passed away on Sunday. Gerry was actively involved with Greater Fall River RE-CREATION and had also worked as part of People Incorporated. He also loved his sports. He could be seen wearing Patriots or Red Sox…