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Massachusetts National Guard unveils renovated Fall River armory named after Sgt. Robert Barrett

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Family members of Sgt. Robert Barrett, an Alpha Battery, 101st Feld Artillery Regiment soldier who was killed in Afghanistan while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, members and friends of the Massachusetts National Guard, and area legislators gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Fall River National Guard armory, Monday.

Fall River, MA · 1d
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Tiverton's 2028 Town Plan Rewrite Still Waits on a Consultant Search

Tiverton's comprehensive plan is the document the Planning Board relies on when it approves or denies projects, from new buildings to walkable zones. Members said the town has about a year and a half to write a new one, and a request for proposals to hire a consultant has not gone out. A speaker said the draft is expected to go to the Town Council after the new council is sworn in in December. One member urged the council to appoint a volunteer advisory committee now so residents can start shaping the plan.

Tiverton, RI · 1d
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Slow down and enjoy these weekend events in Newport County

We've reached a bit of a downtime locally. Sure, the holidays are coming full steam ahead, but for now our schedules aren't quite packed with events. It affords us time to decide our schedule and how we want to spend the weekends, mostly. This weekend is perfect for that with events that are meant to enjoy with leisure. From concerts to art shows and a fundraiser, there's something out there for you, so take a look at what's happening and start making plans. Taste of Portsmouth Portsmouth Free Public Library invites you to our 25th annual "Taste of Portsmouth" fundraising event at the Library, 2658 East Main Road, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Special Anniversary Pricing: This year, in honor of our our 25th anniversary, all tickets will be $25! Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk; cash or check only, please. Due to our special pricing event, we are limiting the number of tickets sold. Also, tickets will only be sold in advance: No tickets will be sold at the door. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and amazing food from some of Portsmouth’s most popular restaurants. If you have never

Newport County, RI · 2d

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Public meeting on proposed AI facility in Swansea postponed due to capacity concerns

SWANSEA, Mass. (WJAR) — A public meeting on a proposed AI facility in Swansea will be rescheduled after a large turnout of residents forced the postponement of Tuesday’s meeting due to capacity concerns. WJAR. The proposal involves a facility being described by its developers as an "inference point...

Swansea, MA · 2d
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Taunton Daily Gazette

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Greater Taunton Week 10 high school football scores and highlights

The second week of playoff/non-playoff high school football is upon us in the Greater Taunton area. In Week 9 , No. 2 Bridgewater-Raynham (6-2, 2-0 Pioneer Athletic Conference) got off to an emphatic start in the MIAA Division 2 tournament, showcasing its strength and versatility in a 48-7 Round of 16 win over No. 15 Waltham . In non-playoff action, Taunton (4-5, 1-2 Hockomock Kelley-Rex) snapped a two-game losing skid with a 14-0 win over Braintree for the Tigers' first shut out of the season. Bristol-Plymouth (4-4, 4-1 Mayflower Large) was scheduled to play Sandwich on Friday, Nov. 6 at Taunton High's Aleixo "Tiger" Stadium, but a power outage caused the game to be cancelled, while Dighton-Rehoboth (3-5, 2-2 South Coast Blue) elected to take a bye week. In Week 10, No. 2 Bridgewater-Raynham plays host to No. 7 Westford Academy (8-1, 3-0 Dual County Thorpe) on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the MIAA Division 2 Quarterfinals. In non-playoff action, a pair of local games are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, with Dighton-Rehoboth heading down the Cape to take on Falmouth (3-6, 0-2 Cape and Islands Atlantic) at 4 p.m. while Bristol-Plymouth travels to Carver (3-6, 1-3 South

Taunton, MA · 1d

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It takes $70,600 to $93,777 a year to raise a young family in Fall River. The typical household earns $63,800.

Housing in Fall River costs far less than in most of Massachusetts. But add up what a young family can’t do without – healthcare, housing, utilities, child care, groceries, a car and a phone – and the bill comes to far more than most households in the city earn.

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Status of Newport Birthing Center Provided by Coalition Update

The Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center held a meeting on Nov. 9 to update the community on negotiations with Brown University Health about the fate of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Moms Over Margins co-founder Cassie Voll, chair of the coalition, was joined at the Newport Public Library...

Newport, RI · 1d

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Special TM facing nine articles, including Flock ban bylaw

Fairhaven Town Meeting members will vote on nine articles at the special TM on Tuesday. Most articles are spending articles, carried over from FY 26. There are also two bylaws articles. Article one would allow $168,628.08 in insurance proceeds to be used to repair damages to an elementary school caused...

Fairhaven, MA · 2d

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Middletown Schools, Library Project Going Full Bore

The Middletown Town Council approved expenditures for major town projects on Nov. 2 that are reportedly on time and on budget. The news was positive on the high school-middle school, which would include no new tax increases and is on course to come in between $5 million and $6 million under the borrowing limit of $190 million.

Middletown, RI · 1d

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New Jersey State Police women’s softball team wins East Coast tournament with undefeated record

NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police Women’s Softball Team captured the championship at the 2026 East Coast State Police Women’s Softball Tournament, finishing with an undefeated 6-0 record. The tournament was held Sept. 18-20 in Swansea, Massachusetts, and hosted by the Massachusetts State Police. According...

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Jamestown Community Theatre to Perform ‘Merrily, We Roll Along’

The Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Merrily, We Roll Along,” which was first staged on Broadway in 1981 and enjoyed a revival to massive popularity several years ago. Danny Landino stars as Franklin Shepard, alongside Alex Rossi as Charley Kringas and Meg Carnaroli as...

Jamestown, RI · 1d

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Seekonk Designated a Purple Heart Community

Seekonk is now one of the 200 communities in Massachusetts to carry the Purple Heart designation. Select Board Chair Gary Sagar read a proclamation at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Sagar said August 7 will now be recognized as Purple Heart Day in Seekonk. Al Varelas, a Marine Corps. Veteran,...

Seekonk, MA · 1d

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Buy a Pie, Feed a Family: Star Drive-In’s Holiday Fundraiser Is Back

Twenty percent of holiday pie sales at Star Drive-In will fund Christmas dinners for local families in need. Here is how to order yours.

Taunton, MA · 15h

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A Heartfelt Thanks to Newport’s Election Team

As we reflect on another successful election in Newport, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the nearly 100 poll workers who worked tirelessly to make Election Day run so smoothly. You were up before sunrise, at the polls by 6 a.m., and worked until 9 p.m....

Newport, RI · 1d

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Outlook outage disrupts email and calendars, leaving users scrambling

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted access to email and calendars Thursday, leaving some Rhode Island users struggling to keep up with work and prepare for the next day. Nearly 130,000 users reported problems on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, according to The Associated Press. Those reports...

Newport, RI · 1d

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Iva Brito, healing and strengthening the community

At the age of 5, Iva Brito’s parents moved her and her two siblings from Cape Verde to New Bedford, with the aim of providing them with a quality education. But growing up in the Bay Village area of New Bedford’s South End, Brito learned an important lesson outside the classroom that shaped her indelibly.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Lakeville Finance Director has contract extension through 2030

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s Finance Director/Town Accountant Michael Ellis is staying in town through the start of the next decade. Select Board members have approved a new contract for Ellis that would begin July 1, 2027 and run through June 30, 2030. His current contract ends June 30, 2027.

Lakeville, MA · 2d

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LINDEN PLACE CONCERT WITH ALEXUS LEE

BRISTOL, R.I. – Linden Place is pleased to present an intimate, speakeasy‑inspired evening of music with acclaimed vocalist Alexus Lee on Friday, November 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Guests will enjoy a warm, after‑hours atmosphere as Lee delivers her signature blend of jazz, soul, and R&B. The event features cocktail table seating and handcrafted beverages provided by Two Gal’s Cocktails, creating a relaxed, social lounge setting perfect for an unforgettable night of live music.

Bristol, RI · 2d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Holiday Vendor Fair brings local shopping to Taunton

A Life Worth Living Corp. will hold a Holiday Vendor Fair in Taunton on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring local small businesses selling gifts, handmade items, apparel, home décor, food and other products. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Wave Church, 336 Weir St., according to a community announcement. The fair is being organized by A Life Worth Living Corp., an organization that says it helps women and families during transitions from shelter to home. The event is intended to encourage shoppers to support local small businesses before the holiday rush, according to the announcement. The fair will feature unique gifts, handmade items, apparel and accessories, home décor, food and treats and other products. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Holiday Vendor Fair brings local shopping to Taunton

Taunton, MA · 11h

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Tiverton boil water notice lifted for Stone Bridge Fire District customers

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Tiverton, RI · 1d