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Street flooding reported around Southern New England

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Hours of heavy rain Friday led to reports of street flooding across Southern New England. Cars navigated deep water on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, a common spot for street flooding. Street flooding was also reported in Somerset. NBC 10's Ryan Medeiros reports that several...

New Bedford, MA · 2d
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newbedfordguide.com

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Bodycam Nightmare: Convicted Felon Unleashes Glock Switch on Fall River Cops; Officers Cleared Of His Death

Fall River police released bodycam footage this week from a February 8, 2026, shooting on Linden Street. Nigel Vaughn, 40, a convicted felon, opened fire on three officers during a struggle, wounding two before they returned fire and killed him. Multiple reviews found the officers’ use of deadly force justified.

Fall River, MA · 8h
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Tampa Free Press TFP

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Massachusetts Barroom Stabbing Suspect Caught In Connecticut After Multistate Manhunt

US Marshals A late-night bar fight in coastal Massachusetts left two patrons with critical stab...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

commentbsu.com

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College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dissuades Personal Contact with Students

During the first week of October, the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) adopted a new practice, discouraging communication between employees and students following a student report last fall. The practice follows recent reports and allegations from students, many women, who feel uncomfortable or pressured by requests from faculty to share their numbers.

Bridgewater, MA · 2d
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Cape Cod Times

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This Woods Hole cat beat 100+ rivals. Cape Cod readers say she’s the cutest

We now know who the cutest cat on Cape Cod is. According to our readers, the winner of the Cape Cod Times cutest cat contest is: Mika. The newly-crowned cat is 8 years old and lives in Woods Hole, according to her owner. She came out on top after garnering 57% of the votes in the final round . Mika's victory caps off a contest that featured over 100 entries and had five rounds of voting over the last two weeks. Congratulations, Mika! This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: This Woods Hole cat beat 100+ rivals. Cape Cod readers say she’s the cutest

Falmouth, MA · 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 · 22h

Turnto10.com

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Raynham police and fire combine dispatch centers

RAYNHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — The Raynham Police and Fire Departments have combined their emergency dispatch operations in an effort to improve emergency response coordination. The combined dispatch began operating Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 a.m. from the Raynham Police Department. The dispatchers now handle police, fire and emergency medical...

Raynham, MA · 19h

hoodline.com

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Fall River Bodycam Video Reveals Moment Gunman Shot Two Officers on Linden Street

Newly obtained body-camera footage shows three different angles of the chaotic February shootout on Linden Street in Fall River that left two police officers wounded and 40-year-old Nigel Vaughn dead. The video captures the encounter from its calm opening moments, when an officer pats Vaughn down beside his SUV, through the violent struggle and gunfire that followed just after midnight.

Fall River, MA · 1d

fallriverreporter.com

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Fall River Police Department issues warning concerning scam that’s circulating

The Fall River Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers, federal investigators, and bank fraud specialists. Here’s how it works:. Scammers contact victims and claim that their money is “bad,” compromised, counterfeit, or connected to criminal activity. They instruct victims...

Fall River, MA · 18h

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Heavy rain floods roads, businesses across Falmouth and Cape Cod

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding across Falmouth and other parts of Cape Cod on Friday, inundating roads, forcing some closures, and sending water into businesses and even the Falmouth Police Department.

Falmouth, MA · 2d

theweektoday.com

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Annual Veteran's luncheon welcomes around 200 guests

The Auxiliary Color Guard presents a donation to the Friends of the Elderly. Members of the Vocational Technical High School give a gift to Robert Brown. Matthew Brouillette from the Veteran's Service office shows the plaque they gave Robert Brown. Heidi Silva-Brooks of the Select Board reads off Robert Brown's...

Dartmouth, MA · 2d

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Panthers learn a lesson in playoff loss

As they walked off the field Thursday night after a 42-0 loss to North Attleborough in the Division 3 state tournament, Plymouth South football players learned they still have a long way to go if they want to get to the top of the division. “If we want to contend...

Plymouth, MA · 2d

1420 WBSM

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Robots, Markets, and Music: "Made in New Bedford" for November AHA! Night

New Bedford's monthly AHA! Night returns with 50+ local artists at the Star Store, robotics lab tours, historic open houses, and live music downtown.

New Bedford, MA · 15h

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Power restored after lightning causes widespread TMLP power outage

Taunton and surrounding communities faced a widespread power outage that impacted approximately 10,000 customers from noon to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 6, a TMLP spokesperson said. The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant , in a social media post on Friday, Nov. 6, said the power outage affected Raynham, Taunton, East Taunton, and Lakeville." TMLP attributed the outage to "a lightning strike to a National Grid transmission line." A spokesperson for Taunton Public Schools said that multiple schools were using backup power during the outage and that the phone system was down. Paying off high school debt early Taunton dips into savings to give homeowners property tax relief TMLP service area TMLP provides electricity to Taunton, Berkley and Raynham and parts of Dighton, Lakeville and Bridgewater, according to the TMLP website. This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Power restored after lightning causes widespread TMLP power outage

Taunton, MA · 2d

newbedfordguide.com

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New Bedford Firefighters Secure Vital Funding to Protect the City’s Youngest and Oldest from Fire Danger

The New Bedford Fire Department has been awarded $12,878.20 in grant funding through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ FY2027 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE programs. The award includes:. $9,413.89 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program. $3,464.31 for the Senior SAFE program. These grants...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Months of Raynham Route 138 construction daytime detours. Where, when

Road work on Route 138 in Raynham will bring a northbound detour and potential traffic delays from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will conduct work between I-495 and Robinson Street from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a community announcement. The work is scheduled daily from Nov. 9 through Dec. 31 and is expected to be completed by the afternoon of Dec. 31. Route 138 southbound will remain open. Route 138 northbound detour During work hours, drivers traveling north on Route 138 will be directed to: Turn right onto Elm Street East. Turn left onto Ann Street. Turn left onto Robinson Street. Turn right onto Route 138 northbound. Signs and messages will direct motorists through the work area. Drivers should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution when traveling through the affected area. The construction schedule is weather dependent and may change without notice. How to check traffic conditions Travelers can visit www.mass511.com or download the Mass511 mobile app for live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information. Users also can subscribe to text and email traffic alerts. Motorists can dial 511 and select a route for real-time conditions or follow

Raynham, MA · 2d

Country Herald

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Cape Cod, MA Rainfall Tops 6 Inches, Street Flooding Reported

Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island experienced street flooding after days of heavy rainfall.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d

Turnto10.com

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Firefighters respond to a basement fire possibly ignited by an E-bike in New Bedford

(WJAR) — The New Bedford Fire Department responded to a basement fire on Friday morning. The department responded before 1:00 a.m. to a home on Willis Street. Officials believe an e-bike ignited and started the fire. First responders dealt with heavy smoke and flames in the basement where the...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

newbedfordlight.org

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Despite headwinds, Vineyard Wind, Revolution Wind come fully online

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two of the country’s first large-scale offshore wind farms are now fully operational, the developers announced this week, promising to power a combined 750,000 homes in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Vineyard Wind became fully operational on Oct. 29, spokesperson Craig Gilvarg confirmed...

Massachusetts · 2d

1420 WBSM

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Enter to Win Tickets to Mike Rita at The Vault

Mike Rita is bringing his God's Plan Tour to The Vault in New Bedford for a night of hilarious comedy, and you could be going to the show for free.

New Bedford, MA · 12h