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Crime
Swansea child rapist sentenced to prison
A 73-year-old Swansea man who repeatedly raped two of his young female relatives in his home was convicted after a…
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Crime
3 Westport residents arraigned on charges related to the death of Westport woman
A 66-year-old Westport woman, her 47-year-old son and his 43-year-old wife were all arraigned last week in Fall River Superior…
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Economy
Bristol County Sheriff’s Department hiring for several positions
The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office is seeking candidates for the next corrections officer academy. All new officers start on the…
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Community
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts
Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue to rise, according to AAA Northeast.
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Crime
Former Department of Corrections correctional officer sentenced for heroin trafficking
A 43-year-old former Department of Corrections correctional officer was caught dealing heroin in his hometown of Swansea was sentenced last…
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Crime
Fall River man sentenced for child rape
A Fall River man was sentenced Friday for raping a teenage girl under his care David Medeiros, 44, was convicted of…
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Causes
Teen Safety Summit set for Wednesday
The third annual county-wide Teen Safety Summit will be held Wednesday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at…
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Community
Spring Job Fair slated for Fall River Government Center
The job fair is sponsored by Mayor Jasiel Correia II, Bristol County Chamber of Commerce, Fall River Office of Economic…
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Causes
Local first responders brought hunger for competition, charity to Wing Eating Contest
Local police, fire, and EMS teams competed Thursday in the 2018 Wing Eating Contest at White’s of Westport. The annual…
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Community
Bristol County Sobriety Checkpoint announced
Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the…
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