Politics
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Fall River celebration commemorating 20th anniversary of Portas da Cidade to feature Mayor Coogan, Portugal and Azores dignitaries
FALL RIVER, MA – Mayor Paul Coogan, in conjunction with the Portas da Cidade Advisory Committee and the Prince Henry…
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Massachusetts State Rep Alan Silvia defends vote against late-term abortion bill on national news program
Massachusetts State Representative Alan Silvia, who was one of only a handful of Democrats who voted against legislation that removed…
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Massachusetts Working Group Recommends New State Agency to License Coaches and Regulate Youth Sports
By Colin A. Young A group created to investigate the health impacts and financial challenges around youth sports has recommended…
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Fall River Dad Raises $88,550 to Complete Mae’s Sensory-Friendly Playground After Earmark Slashed
When word got out that a $100,000 earmark requested by state Rep. Alan Silvia to help with the creation of…
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New Survey Underscores Deep Racial and Regional Wealth Gaps Across Massachusetts
By Alison Kuznitz Massachusetts families held a median net wealth of more than $370,000 last year, according to a new…
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Northeast Alternatives Sues Fall River for Return of $4.6 Million in Cannabis Impact Fees
The city’s first legal marijuana establishment, Northeast Alternatives, is suing Fall River and Mayor Paul Coogan for the return of…
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Citing hotter summers, long-lasting heatwaves, Massachusetts Governor Healey announces first statewide Heat Resilience Officer
WORCESTER — As Massachusetts experiences hotter summers and more frequent, long-lasting heat waves, Governor Maura Healey has announced the appointment of Katie Schlick as…
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Former assistant district attorney in Bristol and Plymouth County confirmed as new member of Massachusetts Parole Board
Katie Castellani STATE HOUSE, BOSTON – After rejecting her initial choice, the Governor’s Council voted 6-2 on Wednesday to confirm…
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Demolition of Fall River’s 111-Year Old Bedford Street Police Station Set to Begin Next Week
It has stood empty and decaying for 30 years, so what’s a few more weeks before the ramshackle remains of…
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New report reveals New England electricity customers on basic service overpaid by $3.4 billion
At a time when electricity prices in New England are high and rising, a new study by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based consulting…
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