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Bristol to Hold Virtual Graduation, Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Special Award Recipients

May 29, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

Bristol Community College announced earlier this spring that it would be postponing its Commencement Exercises. Today it announced it’s the plan for this year’s event.

Business / Community / COVID-19

More Local Businesses Re-Opening to the Pleasure of Staff and Customers (VIDEO)

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

As days go by, more and more businesses in the SouthCoast are re-opening after being shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic. And the owners, employees and customers could not be happier.

Community / COVID-19 / Education / Fall River / Government

Change in Plans: Durfee Graduation Will Now Be Held In Person (VIDEO)

May 28, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

Last week the state announced that local graduation ceremonies may be held in person, with restrictions, if they were scheduled after July 19. This year’s graduation at Durfee High School …

Community / COVID-19

Diocese of Fall River Preparing for Resumption of In-Person Masses (VIDEO)

May 27, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker last week announced that during Phase One of the state’s re-opening plan, houses of worship could begin resumption of services right away, with restrictions. The Diocese …

Community / COVID-19 / Health / Public Safety

Home Confinement During COVID-19 Leads to Concerns Over Increased Domestic Violence Claims (VIDEO)

May 23, 2020May 22, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

As more people spend more time at home, domestic abuse prevention advocates are concerned local police will see an increase in calls of domestic violence.