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A priest who served for decades across the Fall River Diocese has died. 83-year-old Reverend Horace Travassos of Fall River passed away on June 21, 2026. According to the Fall River Diocese, Father Travassos, a Fall River native, was a graduate of Msgr. James Coyle High School, Taunton, and Providence College.

The styles of punk and post-punk have given birth to a plethora of influential bands whose aesthetic is still visible today. Numerous examples come to mind, including Gang of Four, who started out on the campus of the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom back in 1976. This decade has seen the band have a revival o

The votes mark yet another setback for McKee since last month's 12 News/Emerson College poll showed him trailing Foulkes by 20 points.

Fourth of July is right around the corner and, this year, towns all across America are preparing to celebrate the beloved summer holiday in a special way, as 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the country's independence . From historical parades to family-friendly festivals to outdoor cookouts, Rhode Island is getting

Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh is sounding the alarm after Taunton was hit with back-to-back shootings in the course of two weeks. "These are kids with guns. Someone is going to die from this. Someone is going to get shot," he said in an interview with the Gazette during a ride-along visit to the two shooting scenes on

A new law allows veterinarians to treat pets via telehealth in Rhode Island. "This allows people to get the care that they need for their animal without having to leave the home," state Rep. Jon Brien, I-Woonsocket, who sponsored the bill, said in an interview with NBC 10 News. Brien...

(WJAR — A new Whole Foods Market Place has opened in Seekonk on Thursday. The company held a grand opening for its 940 Fall River Avenue location in the opening. It’s a new 40,000 -square foot store. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This story will...

Sue AnderBois, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in Rhode Island, talks about rent stabilization with "Gene Off Script." AnderBois shared progressive issues she’s worked on and how the state can reimagine public transportation. "Gene Off Script," a new daily talk show hosted by Gene Valic

Senate Bill 3115, which would raise the vehicle total loss threshold in Rhode Island to 85%, is now awaiting Gov. Dan McKee’s signature after making it through both houses of the General Assembly. Introduced by Sens. Frank A. Ciccone III and Hanna M. Gallo, S.B. 3115 would amend Rhode...

Firefighters have issued an update after a rollover crash that took place on Wednesday afternoon. According to Portsmouth Firefighters, PFD was dispatched for a reported oil tank rollover on Middle Road around 3:00 p.m. Crews arrived to find a single car accident with a home heating oil truck on its...