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Fall River, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Fall River! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Fall River shape Sen. Rodrigues’ latest reelection win?
  • Why a travel site says retirees should choose Fall River over Boston
  • What the newly released Fall River police bodycam video actually shows

Also on today's calendar: Ocean State Montessori School Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Breezy; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Democrat Rodrigues re-elected to state Senate. Full results (heraldnews.com) — Fall River voters helped reelect longtime state Sen. Michael Rodrigues, who again carried most communities in the First Bristol and Plymouth district, including the city. The race against Republican Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral, a former Fall River mayoral contender, was closest in Lakeville and Rochester, and Rodrigues says he’ll keep leveraging his budget clout to bring funding back to the area.
   

2. Travel publication touts Fall River, New Bedford, Bristol County, as alternative retirement destination (fallriverreporter.com) — Fall River is being spotlighted as an affordable coastal retirement option, with a lower cost of living than Boston and easy access to beaches, forests, and Rhode Island day trips. A travel site praises the city’s walkability, Portuguese food scene, Lizzie Borden House, and waterfront cultural district, positioning it alongside New Bedford as a standout Bristol County destination.
   

3. Fall River police release bodycam video after 2 officers shot, suspect killed (boston25news.com) — Fall River police have released bodycam footage from a February shooting where two officers were wounded and a 40-year-old city resident was killed. Investigators say the man opened fire with a modified Glock during a struggle after a weapons call, and the department now states officers were justified because they faced an immediate threat of death or serious injury.
   

4. 9 Bizarre Yet Amazing Places In Massachusetts That Are Just As Epic As Everyone Says (newsbreak.com) — Fall River’s Lizzie Borden House tops a list of nine bizarre yet amazing Massachusetts attractions, inviting visitors to tour or even stay overnight in the infamous 1892 murder site. The guide highlights the house’s detailed period restoration, immersive storytelling tours, and its draw for travelers who make a special trip to Fall River, alongside other quirky destinations statewide.
   

5. Somerset Police, United States Deputy Marshals arrest wanted 47-year-old Fall River man (fallriverreporter.com) — A 47-year-old man from Fall River was arrested at a Somerset hotel after Somerset Police and U.S. Marshals executed a search warrant tied to four outstanding warrants. Authorities say the charges include stalking, multiple counts of assault and battery, and several motor vehicle offenses, and credit the joint operation with removing a potentially dangerous person from the community.
   

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    I need someone who can clean the entire interior, including floors, kitchen appliances, cabinets, and inside all windows. Looking for detailed top-to… (Nextdoor Ruggles)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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