Politics
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Massachusetts Senate Democrats use informal session to slam Trump administration; “America is becoming unrecognizable”
BOSTON – Informal sessions in the Massachusetts legislature aren’t known for a lot of activity. That didn’t stop some on…
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Massachusetts bills will eliminate life sentences without the possibility of parole; here are the details
Sam Drysdale BOSTON – Hoping to finally make headway after years of efforts, criminal justice reform advocates knocked doors Wednesday…
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250 years ago we fought the British over a 2% tax – today Massachusetts residents pay a 31% tax
This past weekend marked 250 years since the start of the American Revolution with the battle at Lexington and Concord.…
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Massachusetts unemployment increase stretches benefits period to 30 weeks
By Alison Kuznitz People filing new unemployment claims this week, as well as eligible existing claimants, can now receive benefits…
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Several proposals that would add over 100 new units to go in front of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals
Several projects are scheduled to be in front of the City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals next month…
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A pioneer in women’s politics in Fall River, Marilyn Roderick passes away
A Fall River woman who is regarded as one of, if not the most important woman in the history of…
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Ricky Tith becomes newest member of Fall River City Council
A new Fall River City Councilor has been sworn in. Owner of Hong Meas Restaurant, Ricky Tith, took the oath…
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Laura Sampson steps down from City Council, likely replacement revealed
There will be at least one open seat on the Fall River City Council for 2026. Laura Sampson announced Tuesday…
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Two Fall River City Councilors object to second request to make Interim Police Chief Kelly Furtado permanent chief
A request to make Interim Police Chief Kelly Furtado chief was objected to at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. In a…
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Fall River City Councilor Laura Sampson should recuse herself in Police Chief Furtado vote
Interim Fall River Police Department (FRPD) Chief Kelly Furtado contract to officially become Chief is scheduled to go before the…
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