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Hewins appears victorious with 89-vote margin in state rep race

Sarah Hewins, center, stands with two supporters in front of Town Hall on Election Day. Photo by Erin Darling. Sarah Hewins, center, stands with two supporters in front of Town Hall on Election Day. Photo by Erin Darling. With preliminary vote tallies reported at press time, Democrat Sarah Hewins appeared...

Carver, MA · 6d

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Chris Markey announces win in Bristol County DA race

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Democrat Chris Markey announced Tuesday night that he had secured enough votes to win the Bristol County district attorney’s race, beating Republican Seth Aitken. Early, unofficial results gathered by Markey’s campaign Tuesday night showed the candidate in the lead with 74,603 votes, compared...

Bristol County, MA · 6d

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Mark Sylvia glides to victory over Brendalee Smith in 10th Bristol rep race

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Incumbent state Rep. Mark Sylvia declared victory Tuesday night over challenger Brendalee Smith for the Bristol 10th District state representative seat, securing his spot on Beacon Hill for another two years. As of Wednesday, Sylvia had secured 10,879 votes or 61 percent, and Smith...

Bristol County, MA · 6d

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Election Machine Glitches Reported Across Multiple New Bedford Precincts

Early morning voting machine issues affected four New Bedford precincts today. Officials adjusted internal wiring and tray alignment, fully restoring operations for voters.

New Bedford, MA · 7d

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Cabral wins 18th term in state House; Hendricks wins 5th term

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Longtime state Rep. Antonio Cabral won an 18th term to represent the 13th Bristol district Tuesday, while Rep. Christopher Hendricks won a fifth term in the 11th Bristol district. Cabral and Hendricks both ran uncontested. They both received about 97% of the vote, with...

New Bedford, MA · 6d

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New Bedford shares vacant property strategy at legal conference

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... New Bedford is emerging as a leader in addressing vacant properties. The city has a dedicated staff member focused on reviving empty homes and a new legal internship program to help resolve legal issues these properties face. New Bedford’s efforts were featured at Untangling...

New Bedford, MA · 8d

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Representative Howitt Celebrates Local Manufacturer At Awards Ceremony

Foxborough, MA – Representative Steven S. Howitt is honored to announce that Marzilli Machine Co., Inc. is a 2026 recipient of the "Manufacturer of the Year” Award presented by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus. “I was pleased to nominate Marzilli Machine Co., Inc. among many qualified participants across our district for this prestigious award. For many years, Marzilli Machine Co., Inc., based in the Town of Seekonk, has emerged as an exceptional precision manufacturer in the Commonwealth, specializing in aerospace, defense, robotics, and advanced technology manufacturing. I congratulate them on their significant contributions to the industry.”

Massachusetts · 7d

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Haunted town hall frightens and entertains

Fairhaven’s Town Hall was transformed into one big Halloween party, complete with free candy, costumes, contests, activities, and all-around just fooling-around fun. Outside the street was closed to traffic for people to gather and watch dperformances by the dancers of Supreme Perfection Studio; food trucks; a petting zoo and more.

Fairhaven, MA · 5d

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North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York report technical issues at polls

Multiple states including Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New York have reported technical issues at the polls on Election Day. Issues were reported with election machines in the city of New Bedford, Mass., but were eventually resolved, according to local news station WBSM. The city spokesperson, Jack Thuon, said there were issues reported in four…

Massachusetts · 7d

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Providence’s ‘The Parlour’ listed for sale

It's time for a popular live music venue in Providence to exit stage left, according to the owner.

Providence, RI · 11d

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As rabies cases continue to surge, person in Warwick treated

The Rhode Island Department of Health is again alerting the public about the state's high rate of rabies after a person in Warwick was exposed by a raccoon. The encounter happened in the Payton Avenue area, and the person started rabies treatment Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the health department. The raccoon was not captured, so it could not be tested for rabies, but raccoons are common carriers of rabies, the health department said in a press release. Rabies is a fatal disease if it is not treated before symptoms start. The health department advises anyone who may have had direct contact with a raccoon in the area to immediately call the department's Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 401-222-2577 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 401-276-8046 after hours) so a nurse can assess your exposure and determine if you should receive treatment. Are pets at risk as well? "If you think your pet may have come in contact with one of these raccoons, call RIDOH, your local Animal Control Officer, and your pet's veterinarian," the health department said. "Rhode Island continues to see a significantly elevated number of rabid animals in 2026," the health department

Warwick, RI · 7d

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Providence tenant unions to meet with building owners to renegotiate lease agreement

On Oct. 14, members of the Charles Place Tenant Union and Curtis Arms Tenant Union delivered a letter signed by over 200 tenants of the two Providence apartment complexes, calling for the buildings’ owners to meet with tenants and negotiate an agreement addressing tenants’ concerns about their living conditions.

Providence, RI · 8d

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New Bedford's Sunbeam Bread building clears hurdle for 37 apartments

NEW BEDFORD – A plan to convert the former Sunbeam Bread building’s second and third floors into 37 apartments has cleared a permitting hurdle. The sprawling property at 229-241 Coffin Ave. won Zoning Board of Appeals approval to make the change from storage space to apartments on Oct. 15. The bakery closed in 2005. The property’s first floor will continue to be used for commercial/retail. The proposal required a ZBA special permit determination that the benefit to the city and the neighborhood outweighs any adverse effects of the proposed use. The main benefit to the city is the housing provided , according to the owner/applicant. The initial plan included providing 16 parking spaces within a proposed interior garage area on the first floor. Developers added another 12 spots to the plan to bring the total to 28. Question 7: New Bedford, Fairhaven officials say ballot measure helps housing crisis What's next for the proposal The required number of parking spaces is 37, so the applicant/owner will be seeking a special permit from the Planning Board to allow the lesser number. There are 23 spaces already approved for the first-story commercial portion of the building. The owner/applicant is currently conducting a

New Bedford, MA · 8d

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Massachusetts Homes Are Twice as Likely to Catch Fire on Thanksgiving

Residential fires double on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, with over 80 percent starting in the kitchen from unsafe cooking practices.

Massachusetts · 6d

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Rep. Carole Fiola wins reelection to state House. Full results

State Rep. Carole Fiola , a Democrat who has represented parts of Fall River and Freetown in the State House since 2013, won reelection on Tuesday night with 6,833 votes, according to unofficial numbers. Robert Anctil , her Republican challenger, finished with 4,588 votes. Fiola will continue representing the 6th Bristol district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Her district includes most of Fall River’s North End and the Assonet section of Freetown. Fiola had strong support in Fall River, where she garnered 6,165 votes to Anctil's 3,896 -- a 61% to 38% margin. In Freetown, however, Fiola lost to Anctil, 668 to 692 votes. Before her election to the House, Fiola served on the Governor’s Council for a decade and worked several marketing and economic development jobs in Fall River. Anctil, a former Berkley selectman, was part of a wave of GOP challengers in reliably blue districts in Greater Fall River this year, motivated in part by recent Republican successes in the region. Contacted on Tuesday night after results were available, Anctil said he had no comment. What's next for Fiola During her campaign, Fiola stressed her accessibility to constituents and her tenacity in winning funds for her district.

Fall River, MA · 6d

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Mattapoisett MCAS scores are much higher than state

In addition to hearing about MCAS scores, the School Committee heard from four sixth graders about their posters for the Peace Poster Contest hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Tanvi Kulkarni. Assistant Superintendent Sharlene Fedorowicz presented MCAS results to the Mattapoisett School Committee at its meeting Nov. 3.

Mattapoisett, MA · 7d

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Election Machine Glitches Reported Across Multiple New Bedford Precincts

Early morning voting machine issues affected four New Bedford precincts today. Officials adjusted internal wiring and tray alignment, fully restoring operations for voters.

New Bedford, MA · 7d

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North Attleboro Unveils New $575K Community Field Playground After Storm Damage

The town's long-awaited playground replacement project at Community Field in North Attleboro is officially complete. The new play space behind Town Hall and Community School features updated equipment, a fresh playing surface and new electrical service, replacing a structure that had served the community for about 25 years. The project...

North Attleborough, MA · 8d

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Clean Up Walpole hosts a successful town-wide clean up

The second annual fall Clean Up Walpole day took place on Saturday, Oct. 17. The clean up started at 8:30 a.m. when volunteers met at the Epiphany Parish Pumpkin Patch, located on Front Street across the town’s pavilion. Around 80-100 volunteers showed up to participate in the event this October, similar numbers to previous cleanup hosted by Clean Up Walpole.

Walpole, MA · 7d

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News from Rehoboth Town Nurse

I am sitting down to write to you all on a late October day, with the sun shining and the temperature in the high sixties. My favorite fall day! It hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season and the winter season. With that in mind, Id’ like to bring planning for potential power outages and holiday safety to your minds.

Rehoboth, MA · 7d