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Westport Friends Book Fair returning for first time since 2019 and it promises to be big

A popular summer event in the Fall River area is returning after a hiatus. Having canceled the previous two annual…

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Fall River man hits $1 million prize in Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket game

A Fall River man is quite a bit richer after hitting it big on a scratch ticket and becoming one…

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Fall River Fire Department welcomes 18 new members, New Bedford and Lakeville also add new firefighters

Fall River, New Bedford, and Lakeville Fire Departments have new firefighters after a merged fire academy for firefighter recruit training…

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Overdose deaths in Massachusetts see increase of nearly 9 percent in 2021

BOSTON (June 8, 2022) – The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts increased by 8.8 percent in 2021 compared…

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Somerset officials announce return of family friendly event full of activities and fun

SOMERSET — Police Chief Todd Costa and Fire Chief Jamison Barros are pleased to announce the return of the Somerset…

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Officials taking actions after Massachusetts sees 22% increase in roadway fatalities despite less traffic

BOSTON– The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Massachusetts State Police, law enforcement and…

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Officials investigating head-on crash in Massachusetts that left one dead, six seriously injured

Police Chief James Sartell and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan report that their agencies are jointly investigating a fatal crash…

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Massachusetts State Police announce passing of K9 that served over 7 years for MSP

Massachusetts State Police have announced the passing of K9 Echo, the longtime partner of Lieutenant David Nims. Echo had just…

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Atlantis Charter School in Fall River celebrates top 10 students

Atlantis Charter School in Fall River has announced the school’s top 10 senior students. Madison Stevens, valedictorian, is the daughter…

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Westport Police remove man from building as Fire Department battles blaze

Westport Police removed a man from a burning home Monday morning. Westport Police and Fire responded to the 200 block…

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