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Fallen Fall River Fire Fighters Honored Sunday

Donna Motta June 10, 2019 Comments Off on Fallen Fall River Fire Fighters Honored Sunday

A flag raising ceremony was held at Kennedy Park in Fall River as part of an annual nationwide day of remembrance of firefighters. State and city officials, including Mayor Jasiel Correia II and Fire

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Strike Over For Stop & Shop Employees

Donna Motta April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Strike Over For Stop & Shop Employees

Reportedly, the strike that has affected about 31 thousand Stop & Shop workers, including those employed at two Fall River locations, has ended tonight. A tentative three year contract between the United Food &

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Senator Markey to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

Jayne Darcy April 16, 2019 Comments Off on Senator Markey to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

U.S. Senator Ed Markey will be the featured speaker at the SouthCoast and Bristol County Chambers’ 2019 Legislative Luncheon on Friday, May

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Community Input Sought on New Family and Medical Leave Law

Jayne Darcy February 13, 2019 Comments Off on Community Input Sought on New Family and Medical Leave Law

Last year Massachusetts signed into law a statute that creates a paid benefit that will make up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave available

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Baker/Polito and Carole Fiola Win in Fall River

Donna Motta November 7, 2018 Comments Off on Baker/Polito and Carole Fiola Win in Fall River

Despite cold, rainy weather, Fall River residents waited on lines to cast their ballots in yesterday’s State Election. Board of Election Chairwoman Kelly Souza-Young said she was excited to see 40% of the city’s

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