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Business Leaders Hear from Legislators on Beacon Hill Activity

Keith Thibault June 12, 2025 Comments Off on Business Leaders Hear from Legislators on Beacon Hill Activity

Last week the One Southcoast Chamber of Commerce hosted eight members of the regional legislative delegation to get an update on activity happening on Beacon Hill

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MBTA to Host Community Meeting to Discuss Issues Following the Launch of Southcoast Rail

Keith Thibault May 20, 2025 Comments Off on MBTA to Host Community Meeting to Discuss Issues Following the Launch of Southcoast Rail

Two months after the launch of Southcoast Rail, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will hold a community meeting in Fall River this week after the service experienced delays and complaints of excessive noise

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Four Months In, Rep. Ouellette Getting Accustomed to State House Role

Keith Thibault May 19, 2025 Comments Off on Four Months In, Rep. Ouellette Getting Accustomed to State House Role

Eighth Bristol District State Representative Steven Ouellette, who serves a small portion of Fall River, is quickly learning that being a lawmaker requires perseverance and patience…traits he learned as an office holder in Westport

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Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Rises in March

Keith Thibault April 18, 2025 Comments Off on Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Rises in March

The unemployment rate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for March was 4.4 percent, up one-tenth of a percent from February

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Fall River’s Unemployment Rate Spikes in February

Keith Thibault April 1, 2025 Comments Off on Fall River’s Unemployment Rate Spikes in February

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River for February rose six-tenths of one percent to 8.3%, up from 7.7% in January

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