Property Taxes Vary Widely Across Massachusetts
Massachusetts property taxes are climbing again in 2026, with the average bill topping $8,000. See how New Bedford, Fall River and other SouthCoast towns compare statewide.
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Three Feet of Snow—and Massachusetts Is Still in a Drought
Massachusetts drought conditions persist despite the Blizzard of 2026 dumping three feet of snow across New Bedford and Fall River.
Fall River Favorite Tequila Lime Cantina Announces Grand Reopening
Tequila Lime Cantina in Fall River reopens March 10 with new owners, Tex-Mex menu updates and 99 cent tacos during its grand reopening celebration.
Fall River Irish Pub Wants Stolen Gnome Returned
Fall River’s St. James Irish Pub is searching for a mysterious “gnome-napper” caught stealing a gnome statue on camera.
Prison Sentence Handed Down in Fall River Rape Case
A Brazilian man living illegally in Fall River pleaded guilty to rape and child pornography charges and was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
MA Borrowing Billions to Fix Colleges and Universities
Massachusetts lawmakers advance the $3.28B BRIGHT Act bond bill to fund higher education campus upgrades using Fair Share tax revenue.
SouthCoast Blizzard Reveals Powerful Silver Linings
SouthCoast Blizzard 2026 brings heavy snowfall, plow driver kindness, snow day nostalgia, family time and community resilience across Fall River, Dartmouth and Westport.
T.J. Del Santo: Historic Snowstorm Shattered Records Across SouthCoast
WPRI Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo explains how a historic snowstorm shattered snowfall records across New Bedford and southeastern Massachusetts.
Forever Paws Launching Unique Fantasy-Themed Fundraiser
Forever Paws Animal Shelter will host the Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball in Swansea, raising funds for homeless animals in Fall River and New Bedford.
Driving Ban Expands as Snow Piles Up
Fall River and Dartmouth extend snow parking and driving bans as historic SouthCoast blizzard shuts down roads and non-essential businesses.