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Former Somerset Police Chief George McNeil is the latest Democrat to join the race for Bristol County Sheriff.

The Fall River-based Coalition to End Period Poverty is joining a growing statewide movement to end the stigma around menstruation and make menstrual products freely available in schools, businesses and other public places.

The so-called Great Resignation is putting pressure on businesses in the SouthCoast region that cant find enough long-term employees.

New Moon is a "hidden gem" in Fall River that offers locals a place to relax, unwind and recharge.

There are plenty of online Etsy shops that sell unique handmade goods made right here in Greater Fall River. Heres a list of a few to check out.

We are very excited to announce that we will be having our anniversary show Saturday November 27th in our hometown of Fall River.

The Herald News FALL RIVER — The FABRIC 2021 Spring edition will take place on May 14 and May 15, and the fall edition on October 1 and 2. Organized by Casa dos Açores de Nova Inglaterra (CANI) under the leadership of Michael Benevides in Fall River with Portugal-based curatorship by Jesse James, Sofia Carolina Botelho, and António Pedro Lopes and a production team on both continents, the 2021 festival celebrates the triumph of the human spirit, through engaging and culturally rewarding mul...

DARTMOUTH  South Dartmouth resident Alex Simon says his growing business, Ace Junk Removal, is not only about removing junk, but helping people get back their space. “I feel like there are many people who feel helpless with the amount of stuff they have collected over time, and I get to come in and tell them everything is going be fine,” said Simon. Simon grew up in Dartmouth doing freelance jobs around the community such as landscaping, mowing and dumpster runs. He said he strangely prefe...

“It’s time for the commission to do what it’s supposed to do,” Knights said. Northeast Alternatives and its chief executive Chris Harkins have not been named in a federal court case now underway in Boston charging former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia with extortion and taking kickbacks from potential marijuana business interests who wanted to operate in the city. Assistant Attorney General Julie Green, representing the Cannabis Control Commission, did, however, said that Harkins is ex...

FALL RIVER — Kerry Barlow has resigned herself to the fact that the new $13.50 state minimum wage is causing her to pay more for her daily fix of Dunkin’ brand hot and cold coffees. “I’m paying for their raise, basically,” Barlow said, referring to minimum wage earners, after placing an order at the Dunkin’ inside the 7-Eleven on New Boston Road. She doesn’t accuse franchise owners of being greedy. “If I’m the owner I understand I have to raise prices to make money. I get it,�...