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Unemployment in Fall River Jumps in December

Keith Thibault January 27, 2026 Comments Off on Unemployment in Fall River Jumps in December

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River in December rose seven-tenths of one percent to 6.6%, up from 5.9% in November

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Despite New Federal Guidelines, State and Local Health Officials Recommend Full Slate of Childhood Vaccinations

Keith Thibault January 24, 2026 Comments Off on Despite New Federal Guidelines, State and Local Health Officials Recommend Full Slate of Childhood Vaccinations

Late last year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr., changed its recommendations for the administration of vaccines for diseases common or severe

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Regional Healthcare Agencies Release Needs Assessment of the Southcoast

Keith Thibault January 22, 2026 Comments Off on Regional Healthcare Agencies Release Needs Assessment of the Southcoast

What are the opportunities and challenges when it comes to affordable and accessible quality healthcare in the Southcoast? A group of regional health care agencies has released a report with its latest assessment

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Auchincloss Targets Affordability for 2026

Keith Thibault January 22, 2026 Comments Off on Auchincloss Targets Affordability for 2026

Massachusetts Fourth District Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who represents Fall River, says he plans to focus on affordability and supporting projects of need within the cities and towns he serves in

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(VIDEO) Weekly Update with Mayor Paul Coogan – January 21, 2026

Keith Thibault January 21, 2026 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Weekly Update with Mayor Paul Coogan – January 21, 2026

This week, with Mayor Paul Coogan, we examine the city’s response to snowstorms as it prepares for a potential storm this weekend. We also look back at the legacy of former Durfee boys’ basketball

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