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Cases of the Cold, Flu, and COVID on the Rise

Keith Thibault January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Cases of the Cold, Flu, and COVID on the Rise

We’re about a month into winter, and cases of seasonal respiratory illnesses are at some of their highest levels in years across Massachusetts and Fall River

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Donations, Volunteers Needed for Local Home Goods Distribution Center

Keith Thibault January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Donations, Volunteers Needed for Local Home Goods Distribution Center

For over ten years, United Neighbors of Fall River’s Home Project has been a resource for community members returning to independent living to get back on their feet

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Gabriel House Fire Lawsuits Moving Forward at Deliberate Pace

Keith Thibault January 7, 2026 Comments Off on Gabriel House Fire Lawsuits Moving Forward at Deliberate Pace

It’s been nearly six months since the fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River claimed the lives of 10 residents and injured many others. Lawsuits filed by 11 plaintiffs, representing

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City Elected Officials Take Oaths of Office

Keith Thibault January 6, 2026 Comments Off on City Elected Officials Take Oaths of Office

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, along with newly elected members of the city council and school committee, were sworn in to office yesterday at inauguration exercises held at Durfee High School

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City Housing Project Among Those Receiving State Funds

Keith Thibault December 22, 2025 Comments Off on City Housing Project Among Those Receiving State Funds

The Globe Mills is receiving $3 million in state aid to create 89 units of market-rate housing in Fall River’s south end

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