Education
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Criminal complaint filed accusing now former Westport teacher’s aide of assault & battery against special needs student
More details have been revealed concerning an alleged incident involving a local special needs student. According to court records, a…
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Fall River athlete receives prestigious honor for being “an all-star in the classroom, the community, and in her sport”
An athlete from Fall River Public Schools has received a major honor. According to Fall River Public Schools, Durfee senior…
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Fall River man who was a teacher and counselor at schools in Fall River for decades has died
A life-long resident of Fall River who gave decades of service to the city’s youth in different capacities passed away…
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Fall River School Committee member files resolution to censure Mayor Paul Coogan, School Committee member Thomas Khoury
In the wake of a resignation and the announcement of an investigation, the Fall River School Committee will be discussing…
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UMass Dartmouth to award honorary degrees to Richard Lafrance, Jacqueline Somerville, Nishita Roy-Pope
UMass Dartmouth will award honorary degrees to Richard Lafrance, Jacqueline G. Somerville, PhD, RN, and Nishita Roy-Pope during the University’s…
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Fall River man who was an educator at B.M.C. Durfee High School, Bridgewater State University and Morton has died
A lifelong Fall River resident known for decades as an educator, and for his community work, has died. 91-year-old William…
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Fall River Superintendent of Schools submits resignation, mutually parts ways; active Superintendent announced
Fall River Public Schools will soon have a new leader. After executive session at Wednesday’s special meeting, the Fall River…
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Fall River School Committee under investigation by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, initiated by Mayor Coogan
There was an interesting development at Wednesday’s special Fall River School Committee meeting. After citizens input, Mayor Paul Coogan announced…
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Former long-time teacher in Fall River Public Schools passes away
A long-time teacher in Fall River Public Schools died this week. 90-year-old Aldam T. Tessier, Jr. of Somerset passed away…
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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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