As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
If Steward Health Care wrongly stripped local community hospitals for parts, what’s the chance of the public getting money back? Those who favor some kind of restitution include Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A trial date has been set for an ex-Fall river priest on rape and assault on child charges. Mark Hession faces two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, according to the Barnstable Superior Court clerk’s office. Hession, who served at Holy Name Church, Holy Rosary Chapel, and Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, is on a 2021 list compiled by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River of publicly accused religious leaders connected to the diocese.
Here are 28 Greater Fall River softball players to watch in the state tournament.
The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a waterfront home in Westport with beautiful views of the Westport River that sold for $2,057,000. The house on Drift Road was built in 1918, and it features floor-to-ceiling views from the fireplaced living room and dining room areas, a private dock with a swim ladder, and a protected sandy beach and private mooring. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Swansea’s Silver Stone Castle is months away from opening. Here’s what you need to know.
Silver Stone Castle in Swansea, a medieval-themed entertainment complex on Route 6, has long been under construction, but an opening for the facility might be at hand.
Owner Joe Estrela, in an interview that aired on WPRI-TV’s “The Rhode Show,” has targeted an early winter opening.
Here’s what you need to know about its amenities, restaurant, and more, in 60 seconds.
60-second read:Swansea’s Silver Stone Castle is months away from opening. Here’s what you need to know.
Things To Do: Be You Prom in Fall River
Every week, Things To Do takes a look at events happening in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast.
This past week, one of the local highlights we took a look at was the third annual Be You Prom in Fall River.
Hosted by Joanie’s Place, this is an inclusive event, celebrating LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent youth in Fall River.
It’s coming up on June 8; here’s how to register (friends and allies are welcome).
Things To Do:Taunton River Festival; Be You Prom in Fall River; ‘The Minotaur’ in Marion
Fall River among the 100 best US cities for another year. But our ranking fell: here’s why
Livability.com, a website that ranks small to mid-sized cities across America, has, for the second year in a row, listed Fall River among the 100 best cities in the country.
The city’s ranking was thanks to its parks, restaurants and colleges.
But Fall River took a slight dip in its rankings from last year.
Still, Fall River IS on the list, so here’s a look at why the site thinks Fall River is so awesome.
Best cities in America:Fall River among the 100 best US cities for another year. But our ranking fell: here’s why
Stop & Shop announced plans to close some stores. Here’s what to know
Stop & Shop has announced that it plans to close underperforming stores.
Chief executive for the United States JJ Fleeman said the company would be taking into account brand density, the position each store holds in the market and how well it performs.
Here’s what we know, as of this writing.
Store closures:Stop & Shop announced plans to close some stores. Here’s what to know
Pride SouthCoast-wide: LGBTQ+ Network plans festivals, parties across the region for June
June is a month of celebration, unity and empowerment within the South Coast LGBTQ+ community.
The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network has announced plans for Pride Month 2024, which include various outdoor events in New Bedford, Fall River and Taunton aimed at bringing together the community and showing support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Here’s how the SouthCoast is celebrating and honoring Pride Month.
Pride SouthCoast-wide:LGBTQ+ Network plans festivals, parties across the region for June
Herald News/Taunton Daily Gazette copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached atkfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
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