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Raynham Cape with curb appeal sell for $863K: Weekly home sales
This week's top-selling home in Greater Taunton was a custom Cape in Raynham with plenty of curb appeal that sold for $862,500. The spacious 3,350-square-foot house at 80 Sunflower Drive house, situated on a 1.11 acre lot, features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a two-car garage. Built in 2004, the...
Like father, like son: Firefighter and nurse with contracting side hustles faced similar financial allegations
When Paul Kless hired Donald McNeil to build an addition at his Bridgewater home in 2017, the contractor’s career as a Randolph firefighter provided added peace of mind. After years of saving up, Kless and his wife, Susan, wanted to add space for their family of three growing boys.
Little Theatre, Narrows Center team up for first time with 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
This team-up is going to rock. It’s going to rock so much, in fact, that only a rock opera could possibly express how much. Little Theatre of Fall River and the Narrows Center for the Arts have teamed up to present “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the beloved musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Fall River's nonprofit Veterans' Kitchen moving to new home at the Liberal Club
FALL RIVER — For the past five years, the Veterans’ Kitchen has been serving up free lunches and companionship for locals who have served their country, along with their friends and families, first at the Corky Row Club and more recently at the Blessed Trinity Church. Now the...
Negotiations to reform Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights may be nearing finish line
PROVIDENCE — After running out of time at the end of the 2023 legislative session, legislative leaders from both chambers of the General Assembly vowed 2024 would be the year changes to Rhode Island’s controversial police officer protections would finally happen. The Senate wasted no time on its part, unanimously passing legislation sponsored by Senate […] The post Negotiations to reform Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights may be nearing finish line appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Never boring, never comfortable: Taunton filmmaker explores his own grief in 'The Painter"
TAUNTON — Taunton artist and filmmaker Jimmy Martin sees short films as both a standalone display of art and a path to something greater. “Doing shorts is a great way to learn and have a quick turnaround. It’s also proof of concept for bigger ideas,” Martin said. Martin “grew up with a love of...
Brockton's iconic Romm Diamonds has new owner. Who are they? What will change? What won't?
BROCKTON — After 26 years together, Billy Piazza proposed to Caren Polillio. As generations of locals have done, Piazza bought the rock at Romm's. The West Bridgewater couple, who run a horse farm, came to the iconic 1280 Belmont St. jewelry store Thursday as longtime owners Alex and Gladys Rysman passed the reins to a new, larger family business. Twelve years ago, doctors told Piazza he had cancer in his neck and head. They gave him 5-10 years to live. Polillio helped nurse him through to remission.
Several Fall River streets closed for construction
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Ferreira Corporation will be doing work on several Fall River streets this week, which will be contingent on weather. Union Street, from Columbia Street to Williams Street. Hope Street, from Union Street to Broadway. Drivers are asked to schedule their commutes accordingly and...
Food blogger serves up hot Haitian food buffet-style at Brockton and Randolph supermarkets
BROCKTON — A local self-taught chef is sharing his gift of cooking and giving the community a taste of Haiti through his buffet-style cooking at the American Food Basket. Anyone can taste the delicious cuisine waiting in a warm pans for purchase and one group is thankful for the dishes that remind them of home.
A somewhat unsettled and cooler trend into the midweek stretch
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — After a beautiful Spring day today with highs in the mid-70s, things are going to be changing as we head into tomorrow and Wednesday as the weather pattern turns a bit unsettled, meaning there’ll be a lot of clouds and a few passing light showers.
Fall River to receive $8 million in opioid settlement funds
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Fall River will receive $8 million from $900 million worth of settlements with opioid distributors, pharmacies and drugmakers to go toward prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services in Massachusetts. Fall River will receive the money over the next 15 years, and as of...
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