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Netflix Developing Fourth Monster Season on Fall River's Borden Axe Murders

Netflix is developing a fourth Monster anthology season on Fall River's 1892 Borden axe murders. Lizzie Borden, the Fall River woman tried and acquitted in the deaths of her father, Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, would again draw national attention under the plan. Primetime…

Bellows Funerals Announces Passing Of Attleboro's Kenneth Gagnon

Bellows Funerals & Cremations announced the passing of longtime Attleboro resident Kenneth M. Gagnon, with burial set for Saint Stephen's Cemetery. The notice was posted to Legacy.com on Sunday, August 16, and lists Bellows Funerals & Cremations of Lincoln, Rhode Island as handling arra…

Swansea Library Schedules Board of Health Talk for Aug. 20

The Swansea Free Public Library has scheduled a Board of Health Tea Time Talk for Thursday, Aug. 20. The free 2 p.m. program, held at the library's 69 Main Street location, is the latest in its health-focused community offerings. The library's fall calendar also includes a free screenin…

North Attleborough Confirms Sept. 1 Primary, Early Voting Set for Aug. 22

North Attleborough confirms Sept. 1 state primary date, sets early voting for Aug. 22. The Town of North Attleborough reminded residents that the Massachusetts State Primary Election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, with early voting available beginning Saturday, Aug. 22. Town government …

New Bedford Unveils Herman Melville Statue Outside Seamen's Bethel

New Bedford unveiled a new statue of Herman Melville outside the Seamen's Bethel on August 14. The addition adds a landmark to the city's whaling and literary heritage, steps from the chapel made famous in the opening chapters of "Moby-Dick," where Melville is said to have worshipped be…