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New Bedford Man Sentenced to Up to Life for Murder of His Son-in-Law
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A New Bedford man has been sentenced to up to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2021 murder of his son-in-law. According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III, Alphanso Richards, 62, was sentenced to 19 and half years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to the second degree murder of Naurik Michel-Brown.
Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Man Lands Massive Payday On New Lottery Game
A new Massachusetts State Lottery game left a Taunton man very "merry" after he landed a $1 million jackpot. Michael Barber Jr. won the seven-figure prize by playing the “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright," a $5 scratch-off game. Related: Boylston Chef Cooking Up Something Special With…
New Bedford’s Beloved Ruth the Elephant Enters Hospice Care
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — One of New Bedford’s beloved Asian elephants at the Buttonwood Park Zoo has entered hospice care. Ruth, the 66-year-old Asian elephant who has been at the BPZoo since 1986, will live out her final days in end-of-life care. “The team knows that every day...
Fall River’s Fiorentina Italian Kitchen Unveils New Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwich-Inspired Pizza
Fiorentina Italian Kitchen in Fall River has just unveiled a mouthwatering creation that’s sure to turn heads. On Tuesday, October 22nd, at around 4:00 PM, the North Main Street pizzeria introduced the "Fiorentina Fil-A Pizza" to its specials menu for a limited time (as in it's only going to be around for a week only).
Historic Highlands home is restored, but Zoning Board strikes down owner's future plans
FALL RIVER — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday struck down a plan by the developer of the historic house and dilapidated barn at 72 Belmont St. to subdivide the property into two lots and reconstruct the barn as three rental units. Neighbors whose properties abut 72 Belmont expressed contempt during the meeting, reading from letters they’d written and airing concerns about parking, overcrowding and privacy. ...
Fall River Restaurants Team Up for a Mouthwatering Sandwich Collaboration
I'm dubbing this story "a tale of two eateries," where west and east meet in the middle for one tasty creation. Two beloved Fall River eateries have joined forces to create a culinary masterpiece that’s turning heads – and taste buds. Christopher’s Eatery on South Main Street and...
Mansfield woman recovering from bacterial meningitis hopes to inspire others
MANSFIELD - A young woman from Mansfield was in a coma for more than a month after she contracted a dangerous form of meningitis. Adele Younis always considered herself a positive, happy, and driven individual, with an exciting college career ahead of her. Back in March while attending Emmanuel College in Boston, she contracted bacterial meningitis, and everything changed. "My fingers and my foot gone""I remember waking up from surgery with my fingers and my foot gone. The meningitis had reached my skin and it left burns on my arms," Younis said. Dr. Mary Hopkins of Tufts Medical Center says there are about...
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