News across Bristol County
Fall River Forever Paws Ringo is very intelligent, playful, and hilarious to watch
Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Ringo! Ringo’s passions in life include all manners of food and snacks, being dramatic in situations that require approximately zero drama, and cosplaying as Doctor Eggman from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise in his free time. Ringo…
Sabor Latino brings Latin dining to Fall River
A new Latin restaurant has taken over a familiar Flint location in Fall River. Sabor Latino is now open at 1856 Pleasant Street, in the space formerly occupied by Pingo Doce Steakhouse. The Brazilian steakhouse that closed in July. The opening is part of a broader wave of Latin…
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…
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.…
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.
Massachusetts man turns some change into a $1 million State Lottery scratch ticket win
Long–time State Lottery instant game players that have yet to hit it big must be a little jealous towards a Massachusetts man after his decision to turn some change into a big win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Kenneth Dougherty has won a $1 million prize in the…
42-year-old Fall River man held without bail in Somerset double stabbing
A Fall River man faced a judge Friday after a reported double stabbing at a Somerset motel. 42-year-old Kyle Barboza was indicted earlier this month after being arrested for a double stabbing allegedly committed at the Riverview Inn & Suites on August 1st. Police dispatch…
Fall River City Councilor Linda Pereira skips committee meeting to attend Carole Fiola fundraiser
Yesterday, Fall River City Councilor Linda Pereira skipped a scheduled Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs to attend a State Rep. Carole Fiola fundraiser at Pier 52. Pereira informed the City Council Clerk that she would be missing the scheduled meeting to attend a…
Fall River Orders Partial Demolition of Fire-Damaged Buildings Ahead of Weekend Storm
FALL RIVER ─As the three alarm fire at the corner of Rodman Street and South Main Street are still battling the fire that has reportedly reignited around 11 a.m., the city is ordering some of the two damaged buildings to be taken down according because of the massive storm…
Fall River born man dies from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash
A man who grew up in the area has been identified as the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash. 50-year-old Christopher D. Pereira of Holden died last Friday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that also involved two cars on I-190 in Lancaster. Pereira was transported…