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YOUR VIEW: Parking plan ‘deserves more scrutiny’

Apparently, Plymouth has a parking problem. The proposed solution is to pave more of the town. According to the Plymouth Independent, the town is considering a $1.2 million to $1.5 million project to expand parking behind Nathaniel Morton Elementary School from 60 spaces to 150. The project would add nearly 10,000 square feet of pavement and provide free public parking outside school hours. Officials describe it as a “win-win.”

Plymouth, MA · 6d

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Wrestler Who Plays Corrupt Politician Elected Mayor of Providence

David Morales, who works as The Commissioner in Renegade Wrestling Alliance, won Providence’s mayoral race Tuesday in a landslide with about 81% of the vote.

Providence, RI · 7d

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New Bedford soldier killed in WWII identified

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — A New Bedford soldier who went missing during World War II has been identified and will be buried in Massachusetts on the 82nd anniversary of his disappearance. U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr., 28, was accounted for June 18, according to the Defense...

New Bedford, MA · 7d

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Cranston residents voice frustrations over Garden City dirt piles

(WJAR) — Cranston residents are making their frustrations known over the large piles of dirt sitting in and around Garden City Center. The City Council heard from residents and WS Development, the company overseeing construction at the shopping center, during a meeting on Wednesday night. Neighbors weren't holding back,...

Cranston, RI · 6d

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Hewins pleasantly surprised with election results, Gaskey keeping ‘options open’

Sarah Hewins, center, called her district "tough" to win in. File photo. A screenshot of John Gaskey's premature victory announcement on Facebook, which he posted shortly before 11 p.m. on Nov. 3 and later deleted.

Wareham, MA · 7d

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Acushnet community has Trick or Treat 'redo' for 4 -year-old who missed it

ACUSHNET, Mass. (WJAR) — The Acushnet community recently had a Halloween "redo" to show support for a local 4-year-old who missed trick or treating. Rebekah Clancy said last week, her daughter Ava went into the hospital for surgery and wasn't discharged at the time they had hoped for. “She...

Acushnet, MA · 6d

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Forget Boston — Retire To This Coastal Gem On The Rhode Island Border With Scenic State Parks And Vibrant Cities

Bustling, busy, and expensive: These three words can succinctly describe the experience of many who live in Boston. America's "Cradle of Liberty" may be full of historic charm, great museums, world-class art, and great healthcare, but it's also become priced out for many, with a cost of living that's 49% higher than the national average, according to Payscale. So what's a retiree who wants to live in a coastal Massachusetts county to do? Why, move to Bristol County, Massachusetts, of course! Cities here, like New Bedford, have a lower cost of living than Boston, according to Salary.com, and are perfectly positioned near Rhode Island for great day trips to places like The Breakers. In Bristol County, you've got the best of city life with the perks of being near some great natural beauty, including dense forests and expansive beaches.

Bristol County, MA · 7d

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Knee-deep flooding hits parts of Mass. as torrential rain swamps roads, businesses

Falmouth, MA · 4d

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South Coast looks for candidates who are doing good work

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I remember running into state Rep.-elect Jesse St. Gelais a few years ago when I was writing a Thanksgiving column. I had decided to see how my beloved Missionaries of Charity were doing with the annual turkey meals they prepare for many of the city’s elderly and disabled people.

Westport, MA · 7d

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New Bedford's Ashley-Swift School Merger Clears Key State Design Hurdle

Charles S. Ashley Elementary School — Approximate Site of Proposed Merger School. New Bedford's long-discussed plan to replace two of its oldest elementary schools took a step forward on Oct. 28, with state officials moving the combined Ashley-Swift school project into the schematic design phase. The announcement came Oct. 28, putting the proposal among a small group of projects statewide cleared to advance.

New Bedford, MA · 8d

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Eyewitness News Unscripted: Chapperones required for teens at mall in Rhode Island

Rhode Island · 5d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Lisa Field credits door-knocking, positive message for decisive win

TAUNTON — Democratic incumbent State Rep. Lisa Field credits her campaign of knocking on thousands of doors and staying positive with her message for her decisive victory in Tuesday's election. "We need to provide kids with hope. It was important to run a positive campaign. To stay focused on working families," she said to a room full of supporters at the Ward 5 Club in Taunton after winning. After hugging almost everyone in attendance at her watch party Field thanked everyone, saying she could not have possibly have done this and gotten this far without her supporters. Field defeated Republican challenger Larry Quintal in a hotly contested rematch in the 3rd Bristol Disrtrict, which includes more than half of Taunton and part of Easton. Results in Taunton and Easton Field won comfortable victories in both Taunton and Easton, winning a total of 9,068 votes or 58% to Quintal's 6,490 votes or 42%, according to unofficial results, as of Wednesday. In Taunton, Field got 6,734 votes (57%) and Quintal got 5,000 votes (43%) In Easton, Field got 2,334 votes (61%) and Quintal got 1,490 votes (39%) Rematch of extremely close 2025 special election Both Field and Quintal are from Taunton. Quintal

Taunton, MA · 7d

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Want a Say in Plymouth's Future? 8 Town Boards Are Taking Applications

The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, is looking for volunteers to fill seats on eight town boards and committees, and the town is inviting residents who want a voice in local decisions to step forward now.

Plymouth, MA · 8d

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Spotlight New England: Merry Movie Club

Hosts Ashley Erling and Audrey McClelland share more details about the club and how you can join.

East Providence, RI · 7d

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Michael King sues Mattapoisett boards, officials

MATTAPOISETT — Michael King, the owner of Wyandotte Farm and chair of the Conservation Commission, sued the town of Mattapoisett, the Board of Health and individual members, and the town’s health agent for rights violations and emotional distress. He sued for a temporary restraining order, and adjoining requests,...

Mattapoisett, MA · 9d

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Hewins pleasantly surprised with election results, Gaskey keeping ‘options open’

Wareham, MA · 7d

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Middleboro and Lakeville buck the trend in statewide elections

Voting signs placed outside of the Middleboro High School polling location on Election Day. Photo by Christian Uva. A chart showing how Lakeville and Middleboro voters went on each of the nine ballot questions. Voting signs placed outside of the Middleboro High School polling location on Election Day. Photo by...

Middleborough, MA · 8d

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Woonsocket Needs $1.6 Million for Road Work at New School

The city must fund about $1.3 million in required road upgrades plus a $282,000 engineering proposal before the new school opens; D'Agostino said the school committee and state education department will not pay. Woonsocket, R.I. — Woonsocket will need to find roughly $1.6 million to rebuild part of the road...

Woonsocket, RI · 8d

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Six-story apartment building proposed for North Main Street near Pawtucket line

Developer leverages zoning change to accommodate more height, transit access. At the City Plan Commission’s monthly meeting on Oct. 20, commissioners issued a positive recommendation for a zoning change at a parcel on North Main Street, which would allow for the construction of a six-story, mixed-use apartment building at the site. The change will go before the City Council for final approval next.

Providence, RI · 5d

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Providence’s Pro-Housing Mayor Vetoed Rent Control. Then, He Lost Re-Election.

David Morales’ 81 to 17 percent victory on Tuesday over Republican Dave Talan to be the new mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, was almost a foregone conclusion. Providence hasn’t elected a Republican since Buddy Cianci’s first term in 1974. But the 28-year-old Democratic Socialist’s win over incumbent...

Providence, RI · 7d