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The sudden death of 18-year-old Fall River native Jessie Martins has left her family, friends, and the community in shock and mourning. But even in the face of unimaginable grief, Jessie’s family is determined to turn their heartbreak into…

In the blink of an eye, two officers’ quick actions helped save a life in Fairhaven on the night of April 15, 2025. What could have been a tragic accident instead became a story of courage and community, as an off-duty officer and a retired…

Rodrigo Souza, a 37-year-old Brazilian national, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of trafficking firearms from South Carolina to Massachusetts. This conviction sheds light on the ongoing issue of…

In a case that has rocked the New Bedford community, 31-year-old Jonovan Gonzalez has been convicted in Fall River Superior Court of murder and several firearm-related charges. The conviction comes after the tragic death of a 41-year-old…

A newly released audit by the Massachusetts State Auditor’s office is raising some serious questions about how the Fall River Line Pier, Inc. (FRLP) has been managing its finances. The audit, which covers a three-year period from January…

A tense and frightening moment unfolded on Route 6 when a Fairhaven man was accused of pointing a gun at another driver and passenger during what police believe was a road rage incident. The suspect, 28-year-old Dillan Flores, was arrested…

Massachusetts retailers are sounding the alarm as police investigate a series of bold thefts that have hit stores across the state, with suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. From high-end fashion to everyday…

When Desiree Fortini-Craft scratched off her lottery ticket and saw the winning numbers, she didn’t think about luxury vacations or flashy cars. Her first thought was of her daughters.…

There was a special kind of energy in the room at B.M.C. Durfee High School this week — a mix of excitement, pride, and hope. Students, school leaders, and community officials gathered to celebrate something that’s changing lives across the…

A New Bedford man accused of exposing himself to students outside a private school has been released without bail — a decision that’s raising eyebrows in the community as more unsettling details come to light. The man, 34-year-old Jeremiah…