Central Catholic and Oliver Ames punch tickets to MIAA volleyball Final Four
Central Catholic defeated Wellesley in four sets, while Oliver Ames swept Longmeadow as both top seeds advanced to the MIAA volleyball Final Four.
Fall River family displaced, cats at emergency vet after afternoon fire; fundraiser launched to help with recovery
Fall River firefighters responded to a basement fire at a multi-family duplex on Anthony Street Saturday afternoon, displacing a family that has now launched a fundraiser to help cover emergency costs. The call came in just after 2:30 p.m. for a fire at 558 Anthony Street, with…
In Attleboro's Bliss Bros., a familiar face, a booth of his own
Retired fire chief Ron Churchill gets a breakfast surprise at the restaurant he has visited daily for 45 years
Schools
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More News →Fall River artist wins $15,000 Boston Artadia grant award
Attleboro plants second pocket forest at Highland Park
Students will compare tree growth in neighboring plots with different planting densities
Mansfield routs Milton to reach D-III Final Four
See which seven football teams punched their tickets into their respective state semifinal games on Friday.
Sports
More Sports →Durfee football team eyes Big 3 title after beating BC High
KP, North playoff football games replayed this week on North TV
NORTH TV’S COMMUNITY CHANNEL – COMCAST CHANNEL 15 & VERIZON CHANNEL 24 IN NORTH ATTLEBORO, COMCAST CHANNEL 6 IN PLAINVILLE & COMMUNITY.NORTHTV.NET THROUGH NOV. 21
H.S. VOLLEYBALL: Feehan eliminated from tournament
WINCHESTER — The No. 11 Bishop Feehan High volleyball team lost to No. 3 Winchester 3-1, ending its run in the MIAA Division 1 tournament in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Public Safety
More Public Safety →Loaded Ghost Gun Seized in New Bedford: Juvenile Arrested After Social Media Tip
On Monday, November 9, detectives with the New Bedford Police Department’s Violent Crime Intelligence Unit (VCIU) recovered a loaded, untraceable firearm after an investigation that began with proactive monitoring of social media. During the investigation, detectives identified…
From Tryouts to History: New Bedford Police Department Builds Its First Shooting Team in a Century
For the first time in nearly 100 years, the New Bedford Police Department has established an official Shooting Team. On Monday, the department held its inaugural tryouts, with 20 officers competing for a place on the team. The new program is designed to strengthen firearms…
Here are the names of the 51 new police officer graduates from Attleboro, Fall River, Plymouth, Bridgewater, Brockton, other communities
PLYMOUTH – Today, the Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Colonel Rick Rathbun (Ret.) and Plymouth Academy Director Eileen Goodick announced the graduation of 51 police officers from the MPTC Plymouth Police Academy’s 80th Recruit Officer Course. The graduates…
Government
More Government →New Bedford mayor looking to prohibit street parking for RVs, campers
The proposal would prohibit the parking of RVs, motor homes, trailer homes and campers on city property and public streets, an issue that Mayor Jon Mitchell said has plagued residents.
North Attleboro eases zoning for downtown businesses
NORTH ATTLEBORO — It will now be easier for professional offices and related businesses to locate downtown.
Council eyes potential members for Attleboro charter study committee
ATTLEBORO — After a couple of sessions of deliberations over how to select names, councilors have voted to advance seven potential members for the city’s charter study committee.
Food & Drink
All food & drink headlines →Space for lease by owner after closure of Fall River restaurant
A restaurant that just opened in Fall River this year is gone, as the space has gone up for lease. Adilson Texeira had announced in January that Sosabi Restaurant Bar & Lounge at 915 County Street, the former O’ Gil’s Portuguese Restaurant, had its grand opening set for January.…
Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop
Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of…
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…
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 Seekonk restaurant opens
SEEKONK -- A new chicken restaurant has opened in town.
Real Estate
All real estate headlines →New Bedford advances tax deal for $20M apartment project in former mill
$100,000 a year before groceries: what healthcare, housing and day care cost a Massachusetts family
For a family renting a typical apartment with a baby in day care, three bills alone add up to about $84,000 a year – nearly 80% of the state's median household income.
Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport rejected Question 7 on housing
The “starter homes” ballot question lost narrowly statewide, with strong opposition in New Bedford’s suburbs.
Sunny Taunton raised ranch sells for $500K: Weekly home sales
Taunton eyes charging condos, apartments for recycling. Why just them?
Things to Do
All things to do headlines →Academy and Museum open
Academy Building/ Museum Open It’s the perfect time to reopen the doors of the Academy Building and invite you to explore Fairhaven’s rich history. We will be open every Saturday, from 11-2, through the end of November, at 141 Main Street, on the West Lawn of Fairhaven High…
Fall River salutes those who served at Veterans Day parade
Attleboro Calls On Volunteers For Holiday Parade
Attleboro is inviting residents to help bring its annual holiday parade to life.
Children’s Author Fair coming to Fall River museum Nov. 7
La Salette Festival of Lights in Attleboro returning again in 2026
La Salette will continue their popular Festival of Lights tradition this year under the theme of Christ, Light of Peace. The National Shrine of La Salette Festival of Lights will begin on November 21st and will run until January 3rd, 2027, past the typical New Years Day closure.…
Business
All business headlines →New PetSmart store opening in Swansea with giveaways
Swansea meeting on data center postponed. What the company wants to do
One dog park re-opens in Barrington, another closes temporarily
Polish Women’s Business and Professional Club celebrates Polish Heritage Month
Bishop Stang Theatre Company's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' shows