RI Man Allegedly Vandalizes School, Assaults Police
A Pawtucket, RI man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into an Attleboro middle school, damaging property, entering a police cruiser, and assaulting three police officers.
Republican candidate for Mass. Lt. Gov. Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after DUI arrest
Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, suspended his campaign after being arrested for allegedly drunk driving on Saturday night in New Bedford.
Fall River Forever Paws Juliette is a very sweet girl whose previous owner sadly has dementia
Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Juliette! This may actually be a lamb or perhaps some sort of strange bunny or maybe a tiny llama. On paper, she’s a maltese mix…but your eyeballs may beg to differ. Juliette is about eight years old and she’s a little bit under…
Schools
More Schools →East Taunton students plant tulips to honor Kacie Palm
Lifesaver for single mother: Voke School in Bristol County refurbish and donate vehicle
SOUTH EASTON — Each workday, a 30-year-old single mother from Haiti spends five to six hours using public transportation from her home in Mattapan to bring her toddler to childcare, go to work and come home. That’s not to mention the time it takes her to go to school when class…
New Bedford High School Whaler Marching Band Claims First Place in Division III at NESBA Mansfield Competition
The New Bedford High School Whaler Marching Band returned from the 2nd Annual NESBA Mansfield Marching Band Competition on Saturday, October 10, with a first-place finish in Division III. The Whalers earned an overall score of 83.190 for their 2026 production, HOME. The…
Public Safety
More Public Safety →Fall River Police Department takes home gold in Battle of the Badges Team Competition for charity
On Saturday, 10 members of the Fall River Police Department laced up for the United We Move Trailfest – Battle of the Badges Team Competition. The 7th Annual United We Move Trailfest included a ruck through the Fall River Bioreserve featuring police, fire, and EMS teams.…
Massachusetts Fire Marshal reveals no working smoke alarms at scene of accidental Attleboro fire that claimed lives of two people, pet
ATTLEBORO — Investigators found no working smoke alarms at the scene of a fire that claimed two Attleboro residents’ lives, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said. The Attleboro Fire Department responded to 32 Andover Avenue at about 11:50 Wednesday morning for a well-being check…
They Wear Pink So Others Aren’t Forgotten: New Bedford Police Honor the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Members of the New Bedford Police Department have been wearing pink badges this month as a visible show of support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to a statement shared by the department, officers are wearing the pink badges “to show their support for those affected…
News
More News →Dartmouth hosted Wampanoag powwow
'No Kings Vote Early' protesters take to the street in Fall River
New Bedford voters can see which candidates match their views with free one-minute quizzes
MassVoter.com lists every race and ballot question on the New Bedford ballot, with a short quiz for each one built only from the candidates' own words.
Sports
More Sports →Unlikely hero powers Fairhaven football past Case in SCC title race
Volleyball team wins senior night
H.S. FOOTBALL: Stingy Warriors' 'D' keys romp over Tigers
EASTON — The Foxboro High football team won on Friday evening with a strong second-half showing, beating Oliver Ames High 28-7.
Government
More Government →Norton Town Meeting to weigh tax relief, capital spending
Proposals include $350,000 to lower tax rate and $4.88 million transfer to reserves
Attleboro councilors drop kratom proposal after state ban
Emergency order makes proposed city sales restrictions moot, committee chairman says
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Food & Drink
All food & drink headlines →Fixture at Fall River’s Sam’s Bakery for years has passed away
A local woman who was a fixture at one of Fall River’s most popular eateries has died. Of Dartmouth, and previously New Bedford, 78-year-old Amal Assaf passed away on Thursday. According to an obituary, once immigrating from Lebanon, Assaf worked at Sam’s Bakery where she was…
Family-run Big Cheese food truck off to smashing start in Swansea
Lizzie Borden trademark suit over. Cafe owes $31K but still open
The long-standing legal battle between the two major Lizzie Borden tourist attractions in Fall River seems to be over.
New Bedford food truck fest is back with Halloween fun. What's planned
New Seekonk restaurant opens
SEEKONK -- A new chicken restaurant has opened in town.
Business
All business headlines →West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Sample Near New Bedford Business Park
NEW BEDFORD – The Massachusetts Department of Health recently notified local health officials in New Bedford that West Nile Virus was found in a sample from a primarily bird-biting species of mosquito near the New Bedford Business Park in the City’s far north end. The state’s…
Aldi says Swansea grocery store to open 'by end of year'; hiring now
Fall River’s Qdoba Mexican Eats is closing their doors
A local restaurant chain is reportedly closing one of their locations in Fall River this week. Workers at Qdoba Mexican Eats have told Fall River Reporter that their location at 544 William S Canning Blvd is closing at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. It is currently unclear what will…
Take a look inside a Fall River luxury linen company with customers across the world
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben took a tour of Matouk's headquarters in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Tiny Beautiful Things opens Friday for 6 performances only!
Things to Do
All things to do headlines →Real Estate
All real estate headlines →Dartmouth Economic Development Committee openings
Housing and affordability dominate 9th Bristol House race
Republican Chester Tam and Democrat Edward Pacheco both criticize housing developments in Dartmouth. They differ on ICE.
Fall River TIF Board approves tax agreements for three housing projects that will bring over 200 new units
The Fall River Tax Increment Financing Board last week unanimously approved tax-increment exemption agreements for three residential redevelopment projects that are seeking Housing Development Incentive Program and historic tax credits. One of the three is the Thomas Alva Edison…
Developer scales back plan on Westport/Little Compton line
Impressive custom home in Raynham fetches almost $900K: Weekly home sales