Cancer
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Causes
Mother of deceased Tiverton boy has pictures of him stolen; looking to public for help
11-year-old “Super Shawny” Smith lost his courageous battle with cancer late last year. Thanks to help from the community, the…
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Two Fall River area businesses giving free unforgettable experiences to children with cancer
Two separate businesses are coming together, through tragedy, to treat sick kids to a special experience. Back in September of…
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Fall River student who passed away honored by school
A young Fall River child who passed away last year was honored by his school at a dedication ceremony Friday.…
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Community
Family and friends remember Somerset girl on what would have been her 13th birthday
Family and friends of a Somerset girl who tragically passed away gathered in her honor this weekend. Selina Oehmen died…
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Community
State study links elevated rates of childhood cancer in formerly contaminated water supply
BOSTON (March 24, 2021) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Environmental Health has completed a long-running epidemiological…
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Causes
Community gives Tiverton boy sendoff in his final trip home
A Tiverton boy that captured our hearts while traveling across the country, made his final trip home. 11-year-old “Super Shawny”…
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Community parade to be held to honor deceased Tiverton Boy on his last ride home
A boy that captured the hearts of southern New England and beyond, while traveling across the country, is making his…
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Family who can’t take trick or treaters due to sick child, get a fantastic surprise
What turned into a gesture to not disappoint neighborhood children, took on a life of its own. The Thomas’ family…
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Crime
Woman who faked cancer diagnosis ordered to repay GoFundMe donations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Woonsocket woman was ordered by the Providence Country Superior…
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Causes
Program providing needed meals to Fall River families while keeping restaurants working
MARION, MA – Neighbors feeding neighbors. The Marion Institute Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC) has launched “Cooks for Community,” a…
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