For the Portuguese Community, Southern Massachusetts Is a Hub of Festas, Food, and Family
The St. Michael's Parish festa in Fall River highlights the Portuguese community's cultural heritage through food, decorations, and vibrant festive activities.
Fall River fire: Assisted living facility's track record, fire department's staffing under scrutiny
Nine people were killed and dozens more injured when the five-alarm fire broke out before 10 p.m., and some trapped residents were seen hanging out of windows and screaming for help.