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New York Post

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Centuries-old loot linked to ‘King of the Pirates’ discovered — with a shocking NYC connection

A newly unearthed treasure trove of pirate history has now been found to have New York roots. A peaceful Rhode Island fruit orchard was secretly hiding a centuries-old piece of history — until amateur treasure hunter James Bailey unexpectedly struck gold. Bailey isn’t a professional historian, but he has an uncanny knack for unearthing the past. Sweeping his metal detector across the dirt, he picked up a signal that led to a rare coin tied to a famous New Yorker — and a legendary pirate. The artifact turned out to be a 17th-century Arabian coin once pocketed by English pirate Captain Henry Every, who famously escaped to the American colonies after pulling off a brutal high-seas heist in the Red Sea. James Bailey discovered a centuries-old coin thought to be loot from the “King of the Pirates.” The Trustees of the British Museum Bailey told the Associated Press he was stunned when he dug out the dime-sized silver coin stamped with Arabic lettering. He believes it was minted in Yemen in 1693 before Captain Every carried it across the Atlantic. The bizarre and hilarious chaos on cruise ships exposed — including pirates, pot, and polar bears Every cemented his status

New York, NY · 1d

We Are Mid-Michigan

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Dad Accused Of Defecating In Hallway At Grosse Pointe South High School

A Bedford dad is accused of using a Grosse Pointe South hallway as a bathroom after the football loss. The video reportedly shows him passing several real restrooms.

Grosse Pointe, MI · 13h

What'sUpNewp

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Photos: Middletown 12U wins Pop Warner Super Bowl, finishes 10-0

Middletown’s 12U football team won the Pop Warner Super Bowl on Sunday, beating New Bedford 20-14 at Seekonk High School to finish the season undefeated at 10-0. New Bedford struck first. Running back Jackson McFadden ran in a touchdown with 37 seconds left in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead. Averie Weeden answered for […] The post Photos: Middletown 12U wins Pop Warner Super Bowl, finishes 10-0 appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Middletown, RI · 2d

The Standard-Times

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Parking and construction fuel frustration in New Bedford | Exclusive

NEW BEDFORD — Downtown New Bedford business owners say continued construction, detours and parking difficulties are making it harder to attract customers and keep their businesses profitable. For some, the closure of longtime restaurant Whaler’s Tavern has sharpened concerns about their own future. “It was difficult for locals to get to us. Never mind someone who is a tourist who’s not familiar,” said Kristen Brito. She worked at the tavern for nearly a decade before receiving the news in a text that they would be closing. “We had our customers, we had our regulars. We had our people that are feeling really sad about this,” she said. More: New Bedford Whaling Museum shares expansion plans for summer 2027 Brito believes construction for the New Bedford Whaling Museum expansion on North Water Street contributed significantly to the tavern’s difficulties. She said it wasn’t its sole cause, but the street was closed for 10 weeks during peak tourist season, making the restaurant harder to reach for both regular customers and visitors. “Construction killed the foot traffic and the road traffic,” she said. Visitors coming from the Whaling Museum also faced longer walks around closures, she said, creating a particular challenge for older

New Bedford, MA · 1d

The Herald News

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Miss Lizzie's Coffee says owner Joe Pereira has died

FALL RIVER — The operators of Miss Lizzie’s Coffee announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that owner Joe Pereira has died. “Please bear with us during this difficult time. We will be open for limited hours for the next few days while we make arrangements,” the café announced on its Facebook page. The café had initially announced Sunday it would be closed for a “family emergency.” Pereira’s café, which initially opened in 2023 on Second Street next to the Lizzie Borden House, moved in late June to 100 Rock St., the former Central Congregational Church — the church Lizzie Borden’s family attended. Since its opening, the coffee shop’s connection to the Lizzie Borden story has attracted customers from across the United States and several countries. Historic connection: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center Pereira's coffee shop made national news Pereira and the café had attracted controversy since its opening; after U.S. Ghost Adventures sued in federal court for trademark infringement in 2023, the feud between the two Lizzie-related attractions made headlines nationally. USGA later sued Pereira individually and the café for defamation. Pereira, who acted as his own attorney, defaulted in both lawsuits after failing to

Fall River, MA · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 1d

The Standard-Times

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Election results, Sunbeam Bread apartments: New Bedford top stories

As we kickstart a new week, let's take a quick look at the top headlines from last week. Last week we learned that nearly 12,000 people in New Bedford and Fall River have lost SNAP benefits, and advocates say many can't even reach the state to find out why. New Bedford saw 6,308 residents lose SNAP benefits between June 2025 and August 2026, an 18.65% decline in participation, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance. Fall River saw 5,637 residents lose benefits, according to Project Bread. In other news, a New Bedford soldier missing since WWII identified after 80 years. U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr. of New Bedford, who went missing during World War II, has been identified more than eight decades after fighting in Germany. Gervais, 28, was accounted for June 18, according to a community announcement from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. His family recently received a full briefing on the identification, allowing additional details about the case to be shared. A milestone is being hit as New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is celebrating 30 years of preserving the city's history . Thirty years ago, New Bedford became home to a different kind of

New Bedford, MA · 2d

fallriverreporter.com

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Swansea Police advising the public after multiple bear sightings

The Swansea Police Department is advising residents of a reported black bear sighting in the area the 200 block of Marvel Street as well as Hemingway Drive. The bear was observed a short time ago by two separate residents. Swansea Animal Control and the Massachusetts Environmental Police have been notified of the sighting.

Swansea, MA · 1d

FUN 107

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"Cast" Your Vote for the SouthCoast’s Finest Catch

From fishing vessels to local docks, 21 harbor hunks are competing for bragging rights and a $250 gift card. Cast your ballot now!

New Bedford, MA · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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These 7 Fall River, Massachusetts Portuguese Bakeries Still Pull Malassadas or Sweet Bread From the Oven Every Morning

One bakery on this list unlocks its door at 4:30 in the morning. That’s before most coffee makers in Massachusetts have even clicked on. I love that detail because it tells you who these ovens are really for. They serve early shift workers, Sunday regulars, and anyone who knows that sweet bread tastes best before the sun is fully up.

Fall River, MA · 2d

newbedfordguide.com

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‘They Went Back In’: New Bedford Detectives Brave Blazing Apartment Building to Save Residents, Search for Dog

New Bedford police officers entered a burning multi-unit home on Adams Street on Halloween night, clearing apartments and helping residents escape before firefighters arrived, according to the department. Around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, officers responded to a report of an active fire. Sergeant Daniel Duclos was first on scene...

New Bedford, MA · 7h

rimonthly.com

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Veterans Day Happenings in Rhode Island

Are you or a loved one a veteran or looking for a way to commemorate those who served this Veterans Day? We compiled a list of various Veterans Day events and opportunities happening around the state. Free URI Basketball Tickets for Veterans. VA Providence Healthcare System has a limited number...

Rhode Island · 1d

FUN 107

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New Bedford Teacher Chases Grammy Dreams Outside of the Classroom

A New Bedford teacher and producer earns recognition during Grammy Week for his song focused on unity and social change.

New Bedford, MA · 14h

rimonthly.com

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Pulling Back the Curtain on Lion Zen Wellness Spa

For Tara D’Agostino, the owner of Iron Lion Tattoo in Warwick, years of daily tattooing had taken their toll. When the back pain and stiffness became too much, she was forced to do something she’d never done before: take a month off to rest and heal. “That was...

Warwick, RI · 1d

Country Herald

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Rhode Island Sky Alert: Strange Flashes May Rise by Nov. 17

Providence, RI — Something unusual could become more noticeable in Rhode Island's night sky as Nov. 17 approaches. Sudden flashes, fast-moving streaks and brilliant fireballs may catch residents off guard, appearing for only seconds before disappearing into the darkness.

Rhode Island · 1d

Turnto10.com

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Newport leaders outline plan to keep birthing center open amid funding challenges

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Local leaders unveiled a plan Monday night to help keep Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center open, calling for increased visibility, more births and long-term funding solutions. The 53-page report, presented at a public meeting, comes after Brown University Health nearly closed the...

Newport, RI · 1d

eastgreenwichnews.com

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Police Log: Behaving Badly on Main Street

10:18 a.m. – A caller on Frenchtown Road told police a FedEx driver was speeding in the neighborhood. 10:16 p.m. – Police arrested a North Kingstown man, 33, for driving under the influence after he passed within inches of striking a police officer conducting a traffic stop on Division Road. According to police, the driver had slurred speech, bloodshot, watery eyes, and smelled of alcohol. The driver admitted to having two alcoholic drinks but refused field sobriety tests and a breath test. He was charged with driving under the influence, first offense, and cited for failing to slow down for an emergency vehicle, a lane violation, operating without evidence of registration, driving without insurance, refusing a preliminary breath test, and refusing to submit to a chemical test.

East Greenwich, RI · 2d

newbedfordguide.com

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New Bedford Slams the Door on AI Data Centers as Power, Water, Neighborhood Fears Force Citywide Freeze

New Bedford officials are moving toward a citywide prohibition on data centers, treating it as a temporary pause so planners can write rules for large-scale AI facilities rather than the smaller server rooms assumed when current zoning was adopted. The City Council’s ordinance committee recommended the measure on October 26 after the Planning Board unanimously backed it on October 7, sending it to the full council.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

Uprise RI

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Middletown's Incoming Council Meets Nov. 23 on Who Will Lead

The council's leaders will help steer Middletown's policy for the next two years, and residents can attend the Nov. 23 meeting at Town Hall to see who is expected to lead. Middletown, R.I. — Middletown's newly elected Town Council will hold a special "leadership meeting" on Monday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, according to a notice the town posted Nov. 9.

Middletown, RI · 13h