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(VIDEO) DEA Drug Takeback in Fall River Saturday

October 18, 2021October 15, 2021 - by Keith Thibault

This Saturday, October 23, at Blessed Trinity Parish on Plymouth Avenue, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is working with local police to take expired or unused prescription drugs off the …

Community / COVID-19 / Health

(VIDEO) City, United Way Announce First Round of Youth Vax Giveaway Winners

October 1, 2021 - by Keith Thibault

The United Way of Greater Fall River joined Mayor Paul Coogan today in announcing the first two winners of the Youth Vax Giveaway.

Community / COVID-19 / Fall River / Government / Health / Neighborhoods

(VIDEO) Fall River, Other Communities Able to Tap into Bristol County ARPA Funds

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Keith Thibault

Bristol County is looking to share a portion of its $110 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds with the 20 cities and towns within its jurisdiction.

Community / Health / Neighborhoods

(VIDEO) State’s Healthy Incentive Program Thriving With Help of Local Farmers

September 26, 2021September 24, 2021 - by Keith Thibault

Even though summer is over, local farmers’ markets will continue through October, while making fresh local produce available to those in need through the state’s Healthy Incentive Program (HIP).

Community / COVID-19 / Health / Neighborhoods

(VIDEO) City Organizing Vaccination Clinics at Schools

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 - by Keith Thibault

Fall River still lags behind the rest of the state in terms of the number of residents who are vaccinated. The gap is a bit larger for those ages 12-15. …