McCain seeks to portray Obama as an extreme liberal Oct 25, 2008
The family home in Fall River, Mass. is a museum by day, a lodge by night. (Los Angeles Times)
Boxers fighting their way back Oct 25, 2008
That victory got the Boxers rolling, as they beat Fitchburg, 34-14, then Pinkerton (N.H.), 28-27, before last night's trip to Fall River. Sam Previte kept the Boxers rolling, rushing for 72 yards and three touchdowns. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Crisis shakes trust Oct 24, 2008
Brenda Farrell, an assistant vice president of Public Affairs for Webster Bank, said Webster has 19 offices in Massachusetts, including branches in Mattapoisett and Fall River. We re a growth industry. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Bilingual program gives Brockton students a leg up Oct 23, 2008
Fall River is discussing launching a Spanish and Portuguese two-way immersion program. According to parents and educators, two-way foreign-language immersion is giving students a rare opportunity to break down social barriers. (Boston Globe)
Bourne considers risk of composting plant Oct 23, 2008
He said they will support pilot programs to keep the landfill open and operating, partly because landfills around the state are filling up and closing soon, notably in Fall River. There is keen interest at the commonwealth to have us succeed, he said. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Crime watch: Oct. 13-19 Oct 23, 2008
Monday, Oct. 13 Traffic arrest Reinaldo Gomes Dasilva, 31, of 171 Warren St., Fall River, was arrested at 11:32 a.m. at Independence Drive and Sherman Road, and charged with operating without a license. Officer Melville Seibolt Jr. made the arrest. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Cambridge YouthBuild program gets boost from Wal-Mart Foundation Oct 23, 2008
The foundation said its grants will support YouthBuild programs in Boston, Cambridge, Lawrence, Quincy, Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Worcester and Springfield. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
State House briefs Oct 23, 2008
By State House News Service. Wed Oct 22, 2008, 11:59 AM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Who is worthy to receive? Oct 19, 2008
"Both sides will appeal to Scripture - those for open Communion will appeal to Jesus' practice of having meals with tax collectors and sinners, while those who want to maintain the traditional practice appeal to the Last Supper, where Jesus was eating with his disciples," said the Rev. Matthew Stewart, priest in charge at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Fall River. Stewart led a study of Communion practices in the Diocese of Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Read more... Oct 17, 2008
The Katie Brown Educational Program (KBEP), Fall River -- $10,000. Portal to Hope (PTH), Medford, Everett and Winthrop -- $10,000. (PNN Online)
YESTERDAYS: Cigars 5 cents, six for 25 cents Oct 13, 2008
A. Hart were removed on Friday to his new home in Fall River. The house owned by Mr. George Defrees on Hersey street, is to be occupied by the new pastor of the Universalist church, Rev. George Lewis. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Bourne's new land-use map includes marine districts Oct 13, 2008
Board members are somewhat concerned about what will happen with St. Theresa Church along Sandwich Road when the Diocese of Fall River closes the structure next month. Loading commenting interface. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Police log Sept. 21 - Oct. 4 Oct 10, 2008
Arrest: Cassandra M. Russell, 22, 85 John St., Fall River. Charges: For felony of B&E in the nighttime, trespassing, malicious destruction of property more than $250. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Police bust bogus sports apparel operation at Topsfield Fair Oct 10, 2008
Moustapha Niang, 50, Choate Street, Fall River and Martin Cohen, 48, Parkway North, Yonkers, N.Y., were charged with selling counterfeit items. A third man, James Ellis, 41, Lisbon Road, Canterbury, Conn. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Millstone acquires new Massachusetts facility Oct 8, 2008
has acquired a 27,000-square-foot facility in Fall River, Mass ... The company will continue to do sterile packaging at its existing Fall River location ... Based in Fall River, Millstone offers loaner kit processing and distribution services through its Memphis facility. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Battle over use of Lizzie Borden name settled Oct 8, 2008
The owner of a new museum and gift shop in Salem has agreed to change its name so it won't be confused with the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast 80 miles away in Fall River ... The owner of the Fall River business sued in federal court, saying The True Story of the Lizzie Borden Gift Shop and Museum in Salem infringed on his trademark of "Lizzie Borden Museum" and would siphon his business away. (AZCentral -- News)
Beatty on the issues facing voters Oct 8, 2008
He is not in favor of the LNG facility in Fall River, although he does support the idea of an LNG facility located elsewhere ... Fall River] is a populated area and, God-forbid, something goes wrong. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Cape Cod offers rail alternative Oct 7, 2008
Cape Cod Central currently operates freight trains to Wareham, and has rights to tracks to New Bedford and Fall River ... He also says he can offer the same connecting service to New Bedford and Fall River from the Lakeville station ... In January, Cape Cod Central finalized long-term contracts and purchased the rights to railroad lines to Middleboro, Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River. (Easton Journal, MA)
Deal with CSX would bring more commuter trains to Worcester-Boston line Oct 4, 2008
The state also plans by June 2009 to buy the New Bedford to Fall River line, CSX rights in the Boston terminal running track, the West First Street Yard in South Boston and the Grand Junction secondary line from Beacon Park Yard through Cambridge. The state may also help CSX relocate out of Boston, potentially to the Westborough or Worcester areas as part of the deal. (Newton Tab, MA)
State to buy tracks in $100m deal Oct 3, 2008
Massachusetts political leaders plan to announce a $100 million deal today to buy train tracks from a private rail company in hopes of improving commuter service between Boston and Central Massachusetts and obtaining a key link for a new commuter line to Fall River and New Bedford ... Next June, long before it takes over the Worcester line, the state will buy the rights of way on the CSX tracks needed to build the Fall River-New Bedford line. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: Lessons from the primary Oct 3, 2008
Sandra A. Dennis Fall River Loading commenting interface. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Easton Journal, MA)
AG files suit against former dentist Oct 3, 2008
Anusavice, Rinaldi, Robbio, and O Neill operated Cost Dental and Spectrum Dental in Fall River in addition to Sierra Dental in Weymouth ... This followed similar closures of Coast Dental in Fall River, which took over operations of Spectrum Dental at the same location following an investigation of the Spectrum Dental operations by the Fall River Police Department, Coakley said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Sept. 25 edition: Obituaries Sep 25, 2008
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor, to the United Congregational Church, The Commons, Little Compton, RI 02837 or Charlton Memorial Hospital 363 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720. Arrangements are under the direction of the Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home, Fall River. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Wickedlocal Cambridge exclusive Sep 24, 2008
Guy Waters and his girlfriend Niki Semnack allegedly held the 24-year-old Fall River woman captive in a Saugus hotel room for five days before driving her to Cambridge in a rented gray 2007 Chrysler Sebring Friday, according to sources. The woman was able to escape the car in a Memorial Drive parking lot Sept. 19 at about 4:30 p.m. and walked into a nearby Starbucks at , where employees hid her behind a counter when Waters came into the shop looking for her, according to sources. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Police, DAs want voters to block lower penalties for marijuana possession Sep 23, 2008
The passage and promotion of this question sends out a cheerleading song for the use and promotion of marijuana, and I have no doubt about that, Fall River Mayor Robert Correia said. The drug is insidious, and the people who promote this drug are making money. (Easton Journal, MA)
No, you can't Sep 20, 2008
My wife had a good girl friend from Fall River. She had been visiting with her mother to our place. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Wanted: Community volunteers Sep 17, 2008
Fall River: Beacon Hospice. Beacon Hospice seeks local volunteers in Fall River, Stoughton, Brockton, Bridgewater, Fairhaven, New Bedford, Dartmouth and Marion. (Canton Journal, MA)
Women's Tennis earns two TCCC Weekly Awards Sep 16, 2008
Now two time TCCC Rookie of the Week was able to go 7-1 this week in her matches as she faced her first setback of the season in #1 singles against Salem State's Megan Cote (Fall River, Mass. . (Ecgulls.com)
Local woman shares her story of addiction Sep 13, 2008
Some people aren t. But after three months, she failed her urine test after using heroin, and returned to WATC for several weeks, before trying once more to remain clean at a sober house in Fall River. But once more she was caught using. (Abington Mariner, MA)
UMass panel OK's $2.56b building plan Sep 11, 2008
Search warrants were then executed at four addresses in Fall River and East Providence that yielded the marijuana. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Easton obituaries Sep 10, 2008
Morton F. Caswell Retired from Allendale Insurance Co. Morton F. Ozzie Caswell, 86, of Fall River, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, after a period of failing health ... He lived in Fall River and previously lived in Cumberland, R.I. and Norton. (Easton Journal, MA)
Bloomingdale's in talks for store in Prudential Center Sep 9, 2008
For instance, a typical Fall River residential heating customer could see an increase of about $10 per month. Representatives for Coakley were scheduled to voice their disapproval at a hearing last night in Fall River, and again tonight in North Attleborough, said a Coakley spokeswoman ... Stiefel said the utility wants to get its "rates adjusted to make a reasonable rate of return." New England Gas serves about 55,000 customers in Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, North Attleborough, and... (Boston Globe)
Haunting fight Sep 9, 2008
A photo of Lizzie Borden adorns the wall at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Mass ... The owners of a bed-and-breakfast at the Fall River, Mass ... "Nobody owns Lizzie Borden," said Koorey, who lives in Fall River. (USA Today -- News)
This could only happen in Massachusetts, believe it or not Sep 7, 2008
A spooky rock is the backdrop for even spookier reports emanating from Freetown-Fall River State Forest ... Drive farther south and stop at the Lizzie Borden house (it's now a bed & breakfast) and try to solve a century-old double murder in Fall River that captivated the world ... Walk through Freetown-Fall River State Forest or stomp your way through Hockomock Swamp and see whether you have a paranormal encounter. (Boston Globe)
Community organizers fault comments at GOP gathering Sep 6, 2008
"The ability of a community to survive and understand its power and make changes happen is the responsibility of the community organization," said Dawn Nardi, 35, lead organizer with United Interfaith Action in Fall River ... "It's very emotional for me to hear him talk about being an organizer," said Nardi, the community organizer in Fall River. (Boston Globe)
MCCA to hire alternate caterer for Green meeting Sep 5, 2008
Guyon is the current chief executive and president of St. Anne's Hospital, a Caritas Christi hospital in Fall River. Effective Oct. 1, Guyon will replace Richard Cunningham, who served as the system's chief operating officer for the past four years. (Boston Globe)
Massachusetts firms fight over Lizzie Borden Sep 1, 2008
The owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, which is in the home where the 1892 slayings took place, has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a new museum and gift shop in Salem from using Borden's name. Donald Woods insists the attraction would infringe on his trademark of "Lizzie Borden Museum" and siphon business away from Fall River, a gritty industrial community 80 miles south of Salem, which is in Boston's far-north suburbs ... Fall River Mayor Robert Correia said the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vitello takes on new LMH job Aug 30, 2008
Vitello arrived at Hallmark after stints as a consultant for Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, chief nurse at Heywood Hospital in Gardner and as chief nursing officer at St. Anne s Hospital in Fall River. I remember interviewing with [Hallmark President and CEO] Michael Sack, she says. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Nathan Hale Foundation seeks to aid South Shore veterans Aug 30, 2008
That very day, Christopher Hart, the foundation s founder, picked him up and brought him to Battleship Cove in Fall River, a field trip he likes to take with veterans to help boost their morale. Since that day, Farrell said he s received non-stop help from the Nathan Hale Foundation. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Burial fees called 'improper taxes' Aug 28, 2008
A Fall River funeral director yesterday won another round in his battle to prod the state's cities and towns to eliminate the fees, which he argues are taxes in disguise ... The issue first arose in 2003, when Paul F. Silva, a funeral director at Silva-Faria Funeral Homes in Fall River and Somerset, convinced a court that Fall River had unfairly imposed fees that were really taxes. (Boston Globe)
MCI-Framingham inmates use ties with children to inspire rehabilitation efforts Aug 28, 2008
Although her son lives with his father in Fall River, Pedranti's parents bring Jerry to visit her every two weeks. "It's everything," she said. (Boston Globe)
Holliston resident president-elect of Mass. Bar Association Aug 26, 2008
Bar Association officers for the coming year are: Edward W. McIntyre, president, Clinton; Robert L. Holloway Jr., vice president, Peabody; Denise Squillante, treasurer, Fall River; and Douglas K. Sheff, secretary, Boston. Loading commenting interface. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Police Log, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24 Aug 26, 2008
5:35 p.m. A Belmont woman driving a 2006 Honda reportedly looked at the sidewalk on Belmont Street and rear-ended a 2003 Ford driven by a Fall River woman. She was cited for following too closely. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Does Fort Sewall hold spooky secrets? Aug 22, 2008
He and his team have also explored Lizzie Borden s home in Fall River and are still in the process of analyzing data collected in an exploration of the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Smith said he and his cohorts are also hired to investigate private homes, businesses and abandoned buildings but pledge confidentiality to their clients. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Mass. businesses battle over Lizzie Borden legacy Aug 21, 2008
The owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Mass ... The owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, which is in the home where the slayings took place, has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a new museum and gift shop in Salem from using Borden's name ... Donald Woods insists the attraction would infringe on his trademark of "Lizzie Borden Museum" and siphon business away from Fall River, a hardscrabble fishing community 80 miles south of Salem, which is in... (USA Today -- News)
Priest back in Brazil after U.S. sex claim Aug 20, 2008
A spokesman for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River said the Rev. Jose Afonso Lima left for Brazil after being notified by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families that an abuse allegation against him had been substantiated, The Cape Cod Times reported. Spokesman John Kearns said Lima was placed on temporary leave last Wednesday after the allegation came to light. (MSNBC -- International)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Summer rains bugging towns Aug 19, 2008
Birds found to carry the disease were recently found in the communities of Fall River, Reading, Saugus, Natick, Worcester and Chicopee. We believe that rain patterns this year have provided conditions that have led to much higher populations of the type of mosquitoes that usually carry West Nile virus and the rain that occurred over the weekend would be expected to make this even worse, said state epidemiologist Dr. Alfred DeMaria. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
OReilly forges ahead with Senate campaign Aug 19, 2008
O Reilly s been criss-crossing the state, making appearances on Boston and Worcester cable TV and radio stations, attending a Portuguese-American parade in Fall River, and visiting the Episcopal church community in Springfield. It s physically impossible to reach every hand and shake every hand in Massachusetts, he said. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Tragedy claims life of former town official Douglas Jeffery Aug 15, 2008
Monday morning was the first day the town hall was without building inspector Douglas Jeffery, a Whitman resident, who died after apparently slipping from a pier while getting off a boat in Fall River over the weekend ... On Friday, Aug. 8, Fall River police responded to Borden Light Marina at about 10:10 p.m. after receiving calls that a male had fallen off the dock and into the water, Fall River Sgt. Thomas Mauretti said on Wednesday ... Fall River police and several boaters searched for... (Abington Mariner, MA)
Delegation helps override governors vetoes (Beacon Hill Roll Call) Aug 14, 2008
OFFICIAL STATE GLACIAL ROCK (H 4823) - Gov. Patrick signed into law a measure making Fall River s Rolling Rock the state s official glacial rock. SELL ALCOHOL ON GOLF COURSES (S 2769) - The House and Senate approved and sent to the governor legislation that would allow cities and towns licensing authorities to license golf clubs to sell alcoholic beverages or wine at any location on the grounds of the golf course. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
West Nile mosquito found in Mattapoisett Aug 14, 2008
They also have been identified in Somerset and Fall River; several dead birds discovered in the latter succumbed to West Nile, the DPH said. The threat posed by West Nile is not as serious as other mosquito-borne health risks, including eastern equine encephalitis, according to Mr. Barrows. (South Coast Today)
Achievement gap evident in Newton middle schools Aug 13, 2008
The article clumped Newton with schools like Boston, Fall River and Lawrence, saying that nearly two-thirds of the state s middle schools aren t achieving benchmarks under No Child Left Behind based on the 2007 MCAS scores. This, like most things in Newton, is frustrating to sit and watch, one blogger commented. (Newton Tab, MA)
Planning, before it's too late Aug 12, 2008
The Patrick administration has wisely undertaken a detailed planning effort for the corridor to be served by the proposed commuter rail to Fall River and New Bedford. The MAPC argues that corridor plans are appropriate not just in advance of major public investments, but also in areas where rapid private development is underway. (Boston Globe)
West Nile Virus spreading in mosquitoes Aug 12, 2008
West Nile Virus was also found in birds from areas throughout the state including Fall River, Reading, Saugus, Natick, Worcester and Chicopee. We are finding WNV throughout Massachusetts. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
West Nile Virus found in Saugus crow; spraying is planned Aug 12, 2008
Birds carrying the virus were also identified in Fall River, Reading, Natick, Natick, Worcester and Chicopee. Mosquitoes infected with WNV have been reported in Boston, Needham and Reading. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Police and fire log Aug 12, 2008
3, Fall River, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and a marked lanes violation. Domingos was arrested after being pulled over on Endicott Road. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
An Official State (fill in the blank) Aug 11, 2008
This time it is the Rolling Rock, which as everyone who lives at the corner of County Street and North Eastern Avenue in Fall River knows is a 140-ton boulder at the corner of County Street and North Eastern Avenue. It is to be known forever more as the Official Glacial Rock of the Commonwealth. (Braintree Forum, MA)
West Nile arrives in Abington Aug 9, 2008
Other communities where the virus has been found include Merrimac, Worcester, Springfield, Chicopee, Fall River, Somerset and Dedham and one blue jay in Boston. In 2007, there were six human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts. (Abington Mariner, MA)
West Nile Virus Spreading in Mosquitoes in Massachusetts Aug 9, 2008
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that (WNV) has been found in mosquitoes in the communities of Merrimac, Abington, Worcester, Springfield, Chicopee, Fall River, Somerset and Dedham. West Nile Virus has also been found in a blue jay in Boston. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Local residents worried about mosquitoes Aug 7, 2008
So far this summer, mosquitoes collected in Brookline, Worcester, Millbury, Merrimac, Abington, Springfield, Chicopee, Fall River, Somerset and Deham have tested positive for WNV. A blue jay in Boston also tested positive. The virus has not been found, yet, on the North Shore. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Teen heads for national bass competition Aug 6, 2008
It was two years ago, out on the South Watuppa Pond in Fall River. In his first crack at tournament bass fishing, 18-year-old Billy Snow got a feel for just how frustrating the sport can be. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Aug 6, 2008
Official state glacial rock (H 4823) The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Patrick legislation making Fall River s Rolling Rock the state s official glacial rock. Loading commenting interface. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
More of this story Aug 5, 2008
Leduc was pronounced dead at St. Anne s Hospital in Fall River, Mass. Sunday about 9:30 p.m.. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Rail questions are addressed Aug 1, 2008
4 billion South Coast Rail project, which would extend commuter rail service from Boston to New Bedford and Fall River, could follow three main potential routes: one that would branch off the existing Attleboro line, one that would branch off the Middleboro/Lakeville line or one that would extend service from Stoughton, running parallel to Route 24. Extended bus service and a no-build option are also on the table. (Easton Journal, MA)
