After 32 years of serving the town of Swansea, Officer Shane Mello is preparing to hang up his hats — all of them — which Mello says was “a tough decision.” ...

The owner of an 18-acre parcel on Fall River’s waterfront taken by eminent domain to build an MBTA layover station at Weaver’s Cove has labeled a recent jury verdict ...

Gas prices continue to rise across Massachusetts.    Triple-A says the current average is four-oh-three [[ $4.03 ]] per gallon.  That's a more than ...

An investigation is underway after a woman and her dog were struck by a car in Fall River.   Police were called to the scene on Brayton Avenue around 10 p.m. Sunday. ...

Police are searching for a suspect after two people were shot Sunday night in Newport.   Officers were called to the Park Holm housing complex off Truman Road around 10 ...

A “Christmas in July” craft and vendor show is planned in Swansea featuring local artisans, food vendors and holiday-themed shopping.   The South Coast ...

Edmond P. Talbot Middle School has been selected as one of eight schools nationwide to begin a multi-year process toward becoming a Smithsonian STEAM School of Distinction. ...

The Prince Henry Society Fall River Chapter will host its annual fundraising golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Fall River Country Club, with a new start ...

Governor Maura Healey is proposing 100-million dollars in additional funding for Massachusetts schools.    Districts would receive about 112 dollars more per ...

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Swansea Wednesday afternoon.   Officers were called to Route 6 at Old Fall River Road after receiving reports of a ...

Anyone heading outside on Thursday will likely notice a significant haze in the air due to wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Canada.   An Air Quality Alert is currently ...

A small plane crashed into Curlew Pond within Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth Thursday morning.   The Plymouth Fire Department confirmed that the pilot was ...