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Friend pens tribute to 2nd man deceased after New Bedford based boat capsizes off the coast of Provincetown; online fundraiser also created
A friend has issued a touching tribute for a local fisherman lost at sea as he tries to raise funds…
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Rhode Island police officer dies after battle with mental illness, her department states
The North Kingstown Police Department has announced the loss of Officer Brittany Dougal, who tragically died by suicide this week…
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Former Fall River/Newport/Lowell teacher, Magoni’s hostess, talk show co-host, passes away
A local woman who had an impact on the community for decades in multiple capacities has died. Lorraine Y. (Née…
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Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs announces sudden passing of 20-year member Deputy Sheriff
The Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs has announced the recent and sudden passing of one of their own. Deputy Sheriff…
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Award winning filmmaker and actor gives his approval after stopping for dinner in Fall River
A Fall River eatery had a special visitor this week and he appeared to thoroughly enjoy his visit. Johnny Hickey…
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45 local firefighters graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; here are their names and communities
STOW—State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 45 firefighters in western and…
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Massachusetts man hits $4 million State Lottery prize on new game; here is how he plans on spending it
Playing a recently released State Lottery scratch ticket has turned out to be extremely lucrative for a Massachusetts man. According…
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Man who was aboard overturned New Bedford based fishing vessel remembered for love of God and family
A man who was aboard a New Bedford based fishing vessel that was found capsized off the coast of Provincetown…
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Markey, Warren, Pressley asking for full investigation after Massachusetts community member reportedly dies while in ICE custody
Washington (March 5, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today…
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Coast Guard issues update, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issues statement, after Bristol County fishing vessel found capsized
A New Bedford based fishing vessel was found capsized off the coast of Provincetown on Thursday morning. According to the…
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