🌱 Why Coogan’s recall petition was blocked when past recalls moved forward
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Coogan’s recall petition was blocked when past recalls moved forward
- How 20 Argosy seniors are graduating high school with college degrees
- How Fall River’s Portuguese staples are shaping America’s next dining trend
Also on today's calendar: Musical Bingo every Wednesday Night! FREE and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and cool, with a high of 57 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 62, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fall River City Clerk Blocks Coogan Recall Petition — But 2014 and 2018 Petitions Lacked Sworn Statement Too (fallriverreporter.com) — Fall River residents are watching a recall effort against Mayor Paul Coogan hit a snag after the City Clerk rejected the petition for lacking a sworn statement of facts. Records from 2014 and 2018 recalls of former mayors show those petitions apparently lacked such statements too, raising questions about consistency in how recall rules are being applied. 
2. With 20 senior students earning associate college degrees, Argosy in Fall River announces top 10 (fallriverreporter.com) — Families in Fall River can celebrate a major milestone at Argosy Collegiate Charter School, where 20 of 66 seniors are graduating with associate degrees through its Early College partnership with Bristol Community College. All seniors are earning free college credits, with ceremonies at Bristol on May 16 and at Argosy on June 4, highlighting standout pass rates for diverse student groups.
3. Portugal Travel Is Surging, So Why Do Portuguese Restaurants Keep Closing in America? (foodandwine.com) — Fall River’s deep Portuguese roots take center stage here, with longtime favorites like Sagres and Portugalia Marketplace showcased as anchors of local culture. While high-end Portuguese restaurants struggle in big U.S. cities, Fall River’s community-driven spots are held up as proof that authentic, affordable Portuguese food can thrive and even inspire new chef pop-ups and wine-focused ventures nationwide.
4. Man avoids prison time in Fall River Superior Court after robbing Stop & Shop Supermarket (fallriverreporter.com) — A man pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to unarmed robbery and received five years of supervised probation instead of prison time. Prosecutors say he robbed a Stop & Shop in Attleboro and was later linked to a similar Pawtucket incident through police investigation and a search of his home.
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Durfee HS Spring Concert
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Musical Bingo every Wednesday Night! FREE →
The Liberal Club, 20 Star St, Fall River
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General Loss Grief Support Group
Charlton Memorial Hospital Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA, 02719, United States
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Battle of the Bands
Fall River Public Schools Durfee HS Auditorium
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Durfee HS Spring Concert
Fall River Public Schools Durfee HS Auditorium
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The Tipsy Toboggan, 75 Ferry St, Fall River
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Battle of the Bands
B M C Durfee High School Durfee High School
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Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baby Café Breastfeeding Support Group - Fall River
Charlton Memorial Hospital People Incorporated, 4 South Main Street, Fall River, United States
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Widow and Widower Grief Support Group
Charlton Memorial Hospital Somerset Public Library, 1464 County Street, Somerset, MA, 02726, United States
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Girls Varsity Tennis - Team @ Wareham High School
Westport 7 Viking Drive, Wareham Massachusetts 02571
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Boys Varsity Tennis - Team vs Wareham High School
Westport 19 Main Rd, Massachusetts 02790-4202
3:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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