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Senate Closes Loophole: 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can’t Consent to Sex with Teachers or Coaches
BY ELLA ADAMS People under the age of 18 would be unable to legally consent to sexual conduct with an…
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Fall River Police on scene after afternoon shooting with barricaded suspect
Authorities are on scene after a shooting in Fall River on Friday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 5:00 p.m.,…
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Fall River man, two juveniles, charged after large disturbance at New Bedford beach
Three area residents have been charged after another incident at a local beach. According to New Bedford Police, at approximately…
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Fall River community leader for decades and widow of former mayor passes away
OBITUARY On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Jean C. (Higgins) Bogan, 92 years of age, widow of former Mayor Daniel E.…
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Massachusetts State Police announce fifth area Sobriety Checkpoint of 2026
The fifth Sobriety Checkpoint for 2026 has been announced for the area by Massachusetts State Police. Colonel Geoffrey Noble, Superintendent…
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Massachusetts DOT announces lane closures for 3 days on Route 24 from Fall River to Raynham
FALL RIVER TO RAYNHAM– The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that it will be performing ancillary structure inspections on Route 24 northbound and southbound between mile markers 8.1 to 22.3 between Fall…
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Massachusetts Senate unanimously adopts Dooner amendment Dakota’s Law for retired police and military K9s
Boston, MA — Senator Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) announced today that the Massachusetts Senate unanimously adopted her amendment establishing the Retired…
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18-year-old facing multiple felony charges after allegedly brandishing a weapon at a southeastern Massachusetts prom
A Massachusetts teen is facing charges after allegedly displaying a weapon at a high school prom. According to police, on…
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18 from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California, Hawaii arrested in connection with alleged drug trafficking, money laundering scheme centered in the Bay State
BOSTON – Eighteen individuals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Hawaii have been arrested in connection with…
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Boston arrest Haitian national under investigation by Fall River Police for rape, other charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced a recent local arrest. ICE Boston states that last week they placed into custody…
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