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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…
Woman sentenced to prison after homeless veteran died from injuries sustained in Providence hit-and-run crash
A woman has been sentenced in a New Year’s Eve hit-and-run that killed a local homeless Marine veteran. According to his brother Michael, 57-year-old Edwin “Eddie” English died Tuesday January 9th, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. after being struck about 7:20 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 2023 at…
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,…
Buried oil tank is the last step in Fall River’s $1.4 million police station teardown
FALL RIVER ─ It looks like there is one more step to go to complete the demolition of the old Bedford Street police station that was 30 years in the making at a cost of more than $1.4 million. “It’s been no surprise. There is an oil tank in the ground, in the basement. We …
Fall River EMS, Fire, Police respond to incident that sickened several, including paramedic
Several crews from multiple Fall River agencies responded to an incident that sickened multiple people including a paramedic. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, a call came in for a hazmat type situation at 101 Quarry Street. According to Fall River EMS, Medic 5 was…
Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law
Public records expansion is also in a strong position. Views on other ballot questions are more mixed.
Massachusetts man allegedly used stolen identity to fraudulently obtain thousands in benefits, commit other crimes
BOSTON – As part of the United States Attorney’s ongoing enforcement priority to investigate and prosecute benefit fraud involving federal and state assistance programs, a Massachusetts man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for using the identity of a deceased U.S.…
Police looking for the public’s help after man accused of accosting three females at Market Basket
Police in Bristol County are looking for the public’s help to capture a suspect. According to the Attleboro Police Department, APD is seeking the identification of the above-pictured male, who entered the Market Basket located at 1200 Newport Avenue in Attleboro on 9/29/26 at…
Hydrant Flushing Program
Hydrant Flushing Program for Friday, October 2, 2026
Here are what the light colors stand for on the Charles Braga Bridge
BOSTON, FALL RIVER – On social media, folks often ask why the Charles Braga Bridge is lit a certain color. The Commonwealth has compiled a list that gets updated that answers that very question. 2026 Remaining Lighting Events October October 1: Breast Cancer Awareness Month –…
Fall River highway crash leads to woman being rushed to New Bedford trauma center
Several Fall River crews responded early Wednesday morning to a highway crash with entrapment. At just before 1:45 a.m. a call came into dispatch for a crash alert on Route 24 North in the area of exit 2. According to Fall River EMS, Medic 3 and Squad 11 responded with…