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Ask Anyone In Fall River About Chouriço And They’ll Point You To This Portuguese Kitchen

In Fall River, Massachusetts, chouriço is not just a sausage. It is a family tradition, a Sunday ritual, and a topic that can start a friendly debate at any kitchen table in town. Locals have strong opinions about where Portuguese cooking is done right, and one name keeps coming...

Fall River, MA · 2d

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Black bear spotted wandering throughout Swansea

The Swansea Police Department is warning residents that a black bear was spotted roaming around town Monday evening.

Swansea, MA · 2d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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'Despicable.' Taunton City Council OKs budget after heated lawyer fight

After a heated debate, Taunton city councilors voted 7-1 to approve the supplemental budget they rejected two weeks ago, without any changes and without a budget line item specifically for an attorney for the City Council. Previously, the Council voted 5-4 to reject the supplemental budget because it did not contain funding for an attorney specifically for the City Council . The supplemental budget contains funding for firefighters, funds the pension of a city employee serving in the military, and also adds $481,000 to the city's reserve account where it can be used in the event of an economic downturn or other financial challenge. At the most recent Tuesday, Nov. 10, council meeting, Chief Financial Officer Patrick Dello Russo said that hypothetically, money was available for the council to hire their own attorney. But he said that he would not make the money available until the Council came to an agreement with City Solicitor Matt Costa about the role of such an attorney. Costa, for his part, said that he had "legal concerns" but that he was "open to having the discussion." Ultimately, City Councilor Debra Botellio said that "we need to pass this for the sake of the people

Taunton, MA · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Large power outage reported in Warren

Thousands of residents in Warren woke up Friday morning with no power.

Warren, RI · 2h

The Herald News

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Former O Gil restaurant spot in Fall River up for grabs | Exclusive

A well-known Fall River restaurant spot is gearing up for another new chapter. Just over nine months after Sosabi Restaurant and Bar opened at 915 County St., taking over the space that served as longtime home of Portuguese food fixture O Gil, that space is now up for lease. North South Property Management posted Nov. 10 that a “fully operational, turnkey restaurant space” on County Street is “ready for its next owner/operator.” Kristin Teves, owner of North South Property Management, who has managed the property for over 20 years, told The Herald News that Sosabi restaurant has been closed for three to four months after it “failed miserably.” That included contending with noise ordinance violations , before the business was eventually evicted for nonpayment, she said. The fully-equipped restaurant space, which accommodates 200 people and is located on the ground floor of the three-story County Street building, is available for lease for $3,000 a month. “Ideal for an experienced restaurateur, hospitality group, or entrepreneur looking to open a restaurant without starting from scratch,” reads the post. Mae's Playground: Fall River autism-friendly park funding approved The lease comes with an existing liquor license, and a “restaurant setup ready for operation,” with

Fall River, MA · 19h

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Bill Murray Spent His Monday Night Talking Up New Bedford on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

From crashing a stage speech to praising the city's rebirth, Bill Murray had a lot of great things to say about New Bedford on late-night TV.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Veterans' Kitchen in Fall River serves up meals, community and comfort

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — The Veterans' Kitchen in Fall River makes sure no veteran goes hungry or eats alone. It opened in 2019 and they feed more than the stomach. They feed the soul. Although years ago, and sometimes thousands of miles away, war is still fresh in...

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Bristol County sheriff seeks $27M for Ash Street Jail closure plan as sheriffs compete for state funding

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts. They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities.

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Fall River, MA · 1d

The Standard-Times

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Dine in or take it home with these New Bedford area Thanksgiving feasts

Forget wrestling a turkey into the oven at dawn. This Thanksgiving, restaurants across the SouthCoast are doing the heavy lifting, from carving-station buffets on the waterfront to fully cooked dinners you can pick up and simply reheat at home. Hosting, preparing, and cleaning up after a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings can be overwhelming. Whether you want to sit back and be served or just need a few trays of sides and pies to round out your own spread, local eateries have you covered. More diners are looking for an easier, more convenient way to celebrate the holiday, so don't wait. Reservations are filling up quickly, and several pre-order deadlines fall as early as Nov. 21. For stress-free meal planning, here's where to dine in, take out, or stock up on sides around Greater New Bedford: Sit down and be served Merrill's on the Waterfront Thanksgiving calls for a visit to Merrill's on the Waterfront , 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford, for its Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet. Start with a fresh vegetable crudité or a harvest salad; dig into seafood paella, apple cider-glazed chicken thighs, hand-carved turkey, or prime rib; and finish with all the sides and delightful desserts.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

The Herald News

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Joseph Case football duo ready for Abington playoff showdown

SWANSEA — Two players who have made a difference in the Joseph Case football team 's resurgence this fall have been juniors Troy Medas and Cooper Watson. The two Cardinals defensive players have created havoc for opposing teams all season long. "What they both bring together, which I think bleeds into the rest of the defense, is they are just tough kids," first-year head coach Mike Cloutier said. "There's no backing down in them. When the game gets tough, they get tougher." The Swansea natives will be tested against No. 3 Abington in Thursday's Division 6 Round of 8 football matchup, beginning at 6 p.m. Watch MA high school football on NFHS The Green Wave (7-2) can certainly run with the football as proven in their opening day win over Longmeadow, tallying nearly 300 yards on the ground. Quarterback Jack Reilly is also accurate throwing the football and crafty in the pocket. Medas, a 6-2, 185-pound linebacker, and Watson, a 6-4, 210-pound defensive end use their size, speed and toughness to create real problems for offenses. They also work in tandem to attack the running and passing game. Both made huge plays in last week's upset over defending Division 6

Swansea, MA · 1d

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Tabor graduate chosen to captain Mass Maritime schooner

BUZZARDS BAY — William Sabatini has been named the new executive director and senior captain of Massachusetts Maritime Academy's historic 1894 schooner, the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey. In his new position, Sabatini will be responsible for overseeing operations and management and serving as captain during the sailing season, with assistance from...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Acushnet’s St. Gelais flips seat from Dem to Rep

Last week’s election results took a little bit longer to count than usual. The Neighb News had to go to print with some races and ballot questions still not decided. Now, 99% of the votes are in. Domestic mailed-in ballots postmarked by 11/3 had to be in by 11/6. Ballots mailed from outside the US have until 11/13 to arrive and still be counted. So counting cannot be finished until after then. The results need to be certified by 11/18.

Acushnet, MA · 1d

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Local woman organizing winter care packages for homeless and addicts in honor of late sister

As the first anniversary of her sister’s death approaches, Brittany Avelar-Taylor is organizing a donation drive to provide winter essentials to people experiencing homelessness and addiction. 26-year-old Brooke Olivia Avelar passed away suddenly on December 13th and had connections across Bristol, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Essex counties. In her memory,...

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Tensions flare at Rochester School Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — Shouting amongst attendees brought the Rochester School Committee to a temporary halt as conflict erupted over the Rochester Memorial School’s bathroom policy. Arguments broke out amongst the crowd as parent Luis Rivera finished his comments during public policy at the Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting. Since May...

Rochester, MA · 1d

The Standard-Times

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Old Rochester eyes 'revenge' against Hudson in Div. 6 playoffs

The ‘Revenge Tour’ continues for the Old Rochester football team as the No. 7 Bulldogs (8-1) will take on second-seeded Hudson (9-0) in the MIAA Div. 6 state quarterfinals at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. The Hawks knocked Old Rochester out of the tournament last year with a 34-7 win. In 2025, Old Rochester lost its first four games before making a run to qualify for the playoffs and reach the Elite 8. This year, the Bulldogs went 7-1 during the regular season and have beaten three teams they lost to a year ago. Hudson could be the fourth. “Last year when we played them, they were better than us,” said Old Rochester head coach Bryce Guilbeault of the Hawks. “I told the kids that yesterday. They were better than us, but we’re a year older, a year more experienced and we’ve gotten better every week. We’re excited.” Junior Benji Baptiste has been impressive this fall for Old Rochester with more than 1,600 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns, which ranks second on the SouthCoast. The Hawks counter with senior quarterback Logan Dome and senior running back JT Torres. “Their quarterback is really good,” Guilbeault said. “He is their guy.”

Rochester, MA · 2d

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Late kick lifts Lancers over Warriors

Two years ago Norton got a late field goal to defeat the Medfield High football team in a mid-October game. Last week, the stakes were higher but unfortunately for the Warriors the result was the same. Andrew Bernstein drilled a 32-yard field goal with 38 seconds left to lift the...

Medfield, MA · 1d

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From No Pulse to Home: Fairhaven Paramedics and Animal Hospital Staff Pull Patient Back from the Brink

FAIRHAVEN — Fairhaven Fire-EMS is sharing positive news after a recent response to a medical emergency at New England Animal Hospital ended with a patient’s survival and recovery. Last month, firefighter-paramedics were called to the animal hospital on Huttleston Avenue for a report of a person having a...

Fairhaven, MA · 2d

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Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up

This article was produced in collaboration with ProPublica’s Sustainability Desk, a project of the Local Reporting Network. The New Bedford Light, The Connecticut Mirror and Ocean State Media worked together to understand how the Trump administration’s war on offshore wind has hurt workers and communities across New England.

New Bedford, MA · 5h