News across Bristol County
New Bedford musicians use harmony to express political dissent
Nine local musicians, who formed the group Blood n Dreams to protest federal government policies, recently released their first album “All Rise Up.”
From responder to patient: Lakeville Fire Chief speaks out to help others
Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien is recovering at home after open-heart surgery for life-threatening coronary artery disease that he says produced no warning symptoms and that was found only because firefighters who treated him for an unrelated emergency refused to stop. In a…
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…
Preliminary investigation released after Fall River bicyclist seriously injured in collision with SUV
Several Fall River crews responded to a serious collision on Friday afternoon. According to Deputy Chief Barden Castro, on Friday, at just before 1:00 p.m., Fall River Police responded to the intersection of King Philip Street and South Main Street for a motor vehicle crash…
Fairhaven man indicted in murder of Mattapoisett’s James Rizza
BROCKTON – A Fairhaven man has been indicted on charges that he shot and killed another man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. Today, a Plymouth County grand jury indicted Nicholas Botella, 33, on one count of Murder, two counts of Carrying a Firearm…
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…
The Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums
Voters will hear from local candidates running for U.S. Congress, Bristol County DA and the state Legislature.
Fall River Veterans Day Parade announced, City looking for participants
FALL RIVER, MA — The City of Fall River Department of Veterans Services is inviting veteran service organizations, local businesses, schools, civic groups, first responders, community organizations, military-affiliated groups, and supporters of veterans to register to participate…
Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Massachusetts, John Deaton holds Ed Markey accountable after law office damaged
A Massachusetts political candidate is blaming his opponent after vandalism that took place at one of his offices. Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Massachusetts, John Deaton has released a statement “following a violent attack Thursday at his East Providence law office;…
Town Newsletter - October
We welcome you to enjoy the October edition of the Town Newsletter. This publication features articles and information from Town departments, Boards, and Committees.
Fall River man identified as person killed while on the job in Freetown
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III announced that a worker was killed at a recycling yard in Freetown, MA Thursday. Freetown Police and EMS were dispatched to Excel Recycling at 17 Ridge Hill Road at approximately noon after receiving 911 calls reporting that…
Governor Healey announces $330 million for economic development and housing projects across Massachusetts including $6 million for Fall River
BOSTON – Today, Governor Healey announced $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects in 207 communities across Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth. The awards will support more than 27,000 new homes, more than 13,000 permanent jobs,…