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Haitian migrants staying at Norton hotel find home in Taunton church — 2 even baptized
NORTON — It’s been nearly 10 months since families from Haiti first settled into the Extended Stay America hotel on South Washington Street in Norton, as part of the state’s Emergency Assistance shelter program. Since then, some members of those families have become part of a religious congregation a mile away in Taunton — to the extent that two adults were recently baptized, according to Pastor Moise Jecrois. ...
Third Washington Bridge westbound lane opening tonight
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A third lane is coming to westbound traffic on the Washington Bridge, about a week after RIDOT added an additional lane to the eastbound side. While officials are hoping this will ease traffic, there may be growing pains along the way. That was the...
Steve Belichick lists Dover mansion for $4.19m. See inside.
The former assistant coach for the New England Patriots carried out his own playbook for the modern farmhouse. Steve Belichick, a former member of the New England Patriots coaching staff and son of acclaimed ex-head coach Bill Belichick, has listed his Dover home for $4,195,000. Known for his coaching skills,...
Route 79 roadwork will close U-turn, shift lanes. What you need to know in 60 seconds.
FALL RIVER — Drivers along Davol Street through the Route 79 corridor construction will have to get used to some new traffic patterns, including a permanent change starting Monday. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, one U-turn will be closing while another opens, while lanes from the Veterans...
Fall River woman wins 'Jaws'-themed vacation from Mass. Lottery, with chance to win $1M
A Fall River woman has won an all-expenses-paid trip to shark-infested waters. The Massachusetts State Lottery named Jean Keough of Fall River one of the first six winners of a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the classic blockbuster film “Jaws.” While there, she’ll have a chance at winning $1 million. In the...
New Bedford police arrest man for drunken driving, find illegal Glock 17 pistol near car seat
A Rhode Island man arrested for drunken driving had an illegal Glock 17 pistol on the floor of his vehicle while refusing to obey officers, police said Thursday.
Man arrested in 1999 Providence, RI, murder
A man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly killing a woman 25 years ago in Providence, Rhode Island, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Kevin Williams, 53, was charged by a grand jury with the murder of 41-year-old Kathleen O'Dowd Boleman. On March 11, 1999, Boleman was strangled behind Roger...
Patients devastated after Steward closes cancer care center in Brockton
BROCKTON - Another headache for patients of Steward Health Care. Cancer patients now must go elsewhere for treatment, after their clinic suddenly shut down. Steward Medical Group officials say the hematology oncology service at its Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton has temporarily paused, "because the physician left, and will be re-opened as soon as we recruit a new one.""Like I lost part of my family"Now scores of cancer patients like Kristin Thompson are left scrambling for care. When you've gone through the fight of your life like Thompson, your place of care of is more than just a hospital,...
Dogs from Pawtucket hoarding home ready for adoption
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The dogs removed from a Pawtucket home earlier this month are ready for adoption. The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Pawtucket animal shelter, as well as Pawtucket police removed 46 dogs from a Pawtucket home back on April 8. Helena...
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