H.S. BOYS SOCCER: Holmes' brace sends Bishop Feehan past King Philip
ATTLEBORO — The Bishop Feehan High boys soccer team shut out King Philip Regional High on Monday, winning 4-0.
New Norton pizza shop closed after fire
A Norton pizza shop that opened its doors last week is now closed for the foreseeable future after a fire damaged the restaurant over the weekend.
Man Trespasses Into Fall River School
Fall River Police charged 37-year-old Joshua Halladay after he entered Espirito Santo School through a faulty door. Alert staff confronted him, and police are boosting local school security.
Public Safety
More Public Safety →Fall River Police looking for public’s help to find missing 77-year-old man with dementia, additional medical conditions
The Fall River Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Eduardo, a 77-year-old man who was reported missing by his family earlier today. Eduardo suffers from dementia and has additional medical conditions that raise significant concerns for his health and…
Mansfield Firefighters To Host Seafood-Themed Fundraiser
Mansfield firefighters are bringing the community together for a seafood-themed fundraiser.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Mansfield crash
MANSFIELD -- A motorcyclist was reported in critical condition following an accident Saturday night.
News
More News →Attleboro White Hawks Give Back To The Community
The Attleboro White Hawks are hosting a food and personal care item drive.
UMass Dartmouth honors Fall River pastor with civic leadership award
A Fall River pastor is being recognized for his outstanding work in the community. UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement has announced that the 2026 recipient of their Community Member Civic Leadership Award is Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich. The award recognizes community…
Lacking federal data, New Bedford looks to measure flood risk from rainfall
“100-year” events are not only becoming more common, they’re also becoming more extreme. And in those events, homes miles from the coast can be at risk of floods.
Sports
More Sports →Schools
More Schools →Inaugural Kickball Tournament To Honor AJ DaSilva Held at New Bedford’s Carlos Pacheco Elementary School
The first AJ DaSilva Kickball Tournament took place Friday afternoon at Carlos Pacheco Elementary School. Beginning this year, the event is planned as an annual tradition in which Pacheco students compete alongside New Bedford High School Whaler athletes. The tournament honors…
A Backpack Full of Care: New Bedford Students Receive a Helping Hand
New Bedford Public Schools recently received a donation of 150 backpacks for older students covered by the federal McKinney-Vento Act. Staff at the district’s Family Welcome Center accepted the backpacks from Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts. The donation is intended for…
Students wish teacher a happy birthday
Government
More Government →Council for Children opens new home in Attleboro
Location brings programs together, houses two other nonprofits
Mayor Coogan joins SSTAR, DA’s Office, for Clothesline Project in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
FALL RIVER, MA- On, Friday, Mayor Paul Coogan joined SSTAR’s Women’s Center, and the District Attorney’s Office for the annual Clothesline Project in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Clothesline Project is an interactive exhibit composed of t-shirts made by…
How to cast your ballot early in Greater Fall River
Early voting is set to begin Saturday Oct. 17 for Greater Fall River voters to cast their ballets ahead of the State Election on Nov. 3.
Things to Do
All things to do headlines →Halloween masquerade event set for Black doll museum in North Attleboro
NORTH ATTLEBORO -- The National Black Doll Museum is holding a Halloween fundraising event to support the business's mission of preserving Black history and culture through its collection of around 2,000 dolls.
Music, Fun and More: Annual Festival Returns To Attleboro
The city of Attleboro is hosting a unique music festival.
Things to do in the Foxboro area and beyond
‘Damn Yankees’ in Mansfield
Harvest Festival at the vineyard this weekend
Explore the coast with the new exhibit at the Cultural Center
Real Estate
All real estate headlines →Fall River man previously convicted of drug trafficking pleads guilty to selling gun, drugs in city housing development
BOSTON – A Fall River man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Boston to drug distribution, drug conspiracy and firearm charges. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 34-year-old Wilson Colon-Tirado pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution of 40…
Rare 58 acre Westport farm had a $1.6M price tag: Weekly home sales
Attleboro seniors welcome Highland housing plan
Open house attendees say proposed affordable apartments and a new senior center would address needs for housing, parking and program space
$6.5 Million Awarded for Local Economic Development Grants Across the New Bedford Senate District
Communities in the New Bedford-area Senate district will receive $6.5 million in state funding through the Massachusetts Community One Stop for Growth grant program. The program supports housing and economic development by investing in public infrastructure, site preparation…
Historic New Bedford mill complex could become 47 apartments
Food & Drink
All food & drink headlines →New Seekonk restaurant opens
SEEKONK -- A new chicken restaurant has opened in town.
Fresh Mexican restaurant with Puerto Rican twist coming to Tiverton/Westport line
A new Mexican takeout spot is coming near the Westport and Tiverton line. Owner David Santana of Borderline at 2 Main Road in Tiverton has announced that Borderline 2 is coming. Fresh Mexican food with a Puerto Rican twist. Borderline opened in June of 2025 and features…
Owners of popular Fall River restaurant retire, building put up for sale
The public now has the opportunity to purchase a building that houses one of Fall River’s most popular Portuguese restaurants. 1569/1577 Pleasant Street is on the market. A property which contains Estoril Restaurant. According to the RE/MAX Vantage Southcoast website updated on…
Foodchella 9 in Somerset: What's new and what's on the menu
Haitian eatery makes history, looks to shake up Fall River bakery scene
A unique spot in Fall River opened its doors Saturday morning. Ket’s Bakery has arrived at the former NY Fresh Bagel & Bakery and Katrina’s Bakery at 248 Jefferson Street. Owner, Ketlyne, told Fall River Reporter that it will be the first Haitian bakery in the Fall River area…
Business
All business headlines →Grant applications available to downtown Attleboro business owners for sign and facade improvements
ATTLEBORO — Downtown business owners now have a chance to apply for a grant to improve their storefronts.
North Attleboro company honors troops one step at a time
Ashworth Awards crafting medals for the Stairs 4R Troops fundraiser at Gillette Stadium
Walk on the wild side: Attleboro Land Trust to celebrate opening of Charron Farm Preserve
ATTLEBORO -- A former family farm on Morse Avenue is now a public green space with open fields and walking trails.
Fall River cannabis dispensary announces they are closing
A Fall River business has announced that they will soon be closing their doors. The Agriculturalist, the cannabis dispensary at 1 Lewiston St., will close after opening in June of 2025. The company sent a message to their distribution list saying it will close within the next…
'Nothing like this.' House of Possibilities opens new Easton campus