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Now 20 people have died from coronavirus in Fall River
FALL RIVER – The city on Friday reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death of a resident associated with the novel coronavirus, → Read More
Durfee teacher arrested on child porn charge
NOTE TO READERS: Descriptions in this story of what police allegedly found during their investigation, while summarized, are still graphic. FALL RIVER → Read More
'Lab delays' contributed to Fall River coronavirus case spike, mayor says
FALL RIVER – As the city reported two more deaths associated with the coronavirus on Thursday, Mayor Paul Coogan said "lab delays” contributed to the spike in Wednesday’s confirmed case count and said he supports easing restrictions on businesses next week. The city's death toll now stands at 19. According to a press release from Coogan and Health and Human Services Director Tess Curran,… → Read More
Fentanyl and more than $100,000 cash seized in Fall River bust
FALL RIVER – Police seized several grams of suspected fentanyl and more than $100,000 cash during a bust at a Jencks Street apartment Wednesday evening, according to a Fall River police spokesman. The six-figure seizure came after a judge approved a search warrant for a third-floor unit at 143 Jenks St., requested by police after an investigation by the Fall River Police Department Vice and… → Read More
Fall River reports another death due to coronavirus; number of Charlton patients up 13
FALL RIVER – The city reported one additional death associated with the novel coronavirus on Tuesday along with 21 new cases, raising the total number of city residents who have contracted the disease as the pandemic stretches on up to 791. “The City of Fall River has confirmed 21 new positive cases of COVID-19,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a Facebook post. “Regretfully, we were notified of our… → Read More
Fall River coronavirus cases top 700; 12th resident dies
FALL RIVER – The coronavirus outbreak has claimed the life of another city resident, officials announced Friday, when the local death toll reached → Read More
Fall River coronavirus cases top 700; 12th resident dies
FALL RIVER – The coronavirus outbreak has claimed the life of another city resident, officials announced Friday, when the local death toll reached 12 and the number of cases shot past 700. According to the a press release issued by Mayor Paul Coogan and Health and Human Services Director Tess Curran, a total of 711 Fall River residents have COVID-19, an increase of 26 from the day before. A… → Read More
Hey, Class of 2020, Fall River has your back
FALL RIVER – Just three days after launching a Facebook page that lets people “adopt” an area high school senior, over 770 people had already joined the push to recognize members of the class of 2020. “I wanted to put a smile on their face,” said Loriann Lajoie, whose son, Kory, is a senior at B.M.C. Durfee High School and who kickstarted the group. Lajoie said her son already had a tough year… → Read More
Fall River reports its 8th death due to coronavirus
FALL RIVER – Another city resident has died of COVID-19, bringing the local death toll to eight, the mayor’s office announced Monday. Also, another 15 infections were reported publicly, raising the city's confirmed case count up to 601. “Regretfully, we have been informed of our eighth fatality. Please stay positive and take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones… → Read More
Fall River courthouse closed for deep cleaning after employee tests positive for coronavirus
FALL RIVER – Criminal matters were referred to other courthouses two days this week after a Fall River Justice Center employee tested positive for → Read More
Fall River courthouse closed for deep cleaning after employee tests positive for coronavirus
FALL RIVER – Criminal matters were referred to other courthouses two days this week after a Fall River Justice Center employee tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to a spokesperson for the trial court. “The Fall River Justice Center closed temporarily on April 30 due to an employee in that location testing positive for COVID-19,” Trial Court spokesperson… → Read More
Three test positive for coronavirus at Freetown Stop & Shop warehouse
A spokeswoman for Stop & Shop said Friday that three workers in the company’s Freetown warehouse tested positive for COVID-19. Maria Fruci said the company has since cleaned the South Main Street facility and asked employees who had been in close proximity to the workers who tested positive to self-quarantine. “We have conducted an extensive deep cleaning of the entire facility after we were… → Read More
Southcoast Health front-line workers offered discounts on hotel rooms
FALL RIVER — Southcoast Health front-line workers are being offered discounted hotel rooms as the region prepares for an expected surge in cases of → Read More
Fall River childcare centers adapt, giving relief to essential workers
FALL RIVER — Jacqueline Young faced an agonizing choice: shutter her home-based childcare business, risking her home and her child’s education, or remain open, risking her health. “There is no way I could survive without it,” Young, 54, said Thursday of the licensed childcare facility she runs from her Ratcliffe Street home. “I have a house, a mortgage and a child in college.” Young said she… → Read More
'It's about staying connected': Fall River educators put focus on mental, emotional health during separation
FALL RIVER — Matthew J. Kuss Middle School Vice Principal Jason Souza wore a baseball cap and yellow surgical mask. With gloved hands, he passed a manila folder through the passenger-side window of a car idling outside the school. Behind the wheel sat one the many parents and caregivers who stopped by this week to pick up the second-round worksheets and reading materials for students, as they… → Read More
Coronavirus numbers haven't yet peaked in southeastern Mass., hospital official says
FALL RIVER — Southcoast Health's chief clinical officer says the number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the region has yet to peak. While it → Read More
Crime in Greater Fall River is down overall; police, first responders 'prepared to protect'
Local police chiefs are reporting a dip in rates of some crimes and motor vehicle offenses as the state confronts the coronavirus pandemic with a stay-at- → Read More
Blount Fine Foods closes for cleaning after employee contracts coronavirus
FALL RIVER — Blount Fine Foods has paused operations at its Currant Road production facility after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, a → Read More
Distancing due to coronavirus can be fertile ground for domestic violence
FALL RIVER — The coronavirus pandemic has consequences for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as “stay-at-home” → Read More
Distancing due to coronavirus can be fertile ground for domestic violence
FALL RIVER — The coronavirus pandemic has consequences for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as “stay-at-home” → Read More