As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
An interview with Emily Curran, the Durfee High senior and star defenseman for the Bishop Stang co-op hockey team, whose field hockey season came to and end after she suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in her left knee. She lost the balance of the field hockey regular season and tournament play, softball in the spring, and ice hockey in the winter. But she’s not letting it get her down: Curran has made herself a fixture at practices and games, going to cheer on and encourage teammates.
The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a contemporary colonial in Westport that sold for $735,000. The Spinnaker Way home sits on two acres, and it has a fireplaced front-to-back living room, a gorgeous kitchen, a private den, and a three-season room. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Convicted former mayor Jasiel Correia moved to 5th federal facility
Convicted former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia II has been on the move in the federal prison system since late November, going from a federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Berlin, New Hampshire, to stopovers in New York City, Philadelphia, and then Oklahoma City for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
As of Jan. 3, Correia has now been moved to a fifth federal facility.
Herald News Reporter Jo C. Goode has the story.
Convicted ex-mayor moved to new prison: Convicted former mayor Jasiel Correia moved to 5th federal facility. Where he is now
New detour at President Ave. and Davol Street: The details in 60 seconds
Drivers heading through the intersection of President Avenue and Davol Street will have to get used to another traffic pattern tweak for the next four months, as Route 79 construction work continues.
Here are the details, in a 60-second read.
60-second read: Get ready for a new detour at President Ave. and Davol Street
Transit group: South Coast Rail is ‘compromised,’ but it can be made better
In about half a year, South Coast Rail is expected to be ready to carry passengers from Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton to Boston.
But that’s not the end of the line.
Jarred Johnson, executive director of the public transportation advocacy group TransitMatters, said he worries the state may not be ready to operate the line most efficiently, with key questions about South Coast Rail operations so far publicly unanswered.
These are some of the issues that South Coast Rail could face, and what solutions might look like.
Transit group: South Coast Rail is ‘compromised,’ but it can be made better. Here’s how.
These former Patriots players were spotted at Sagres Restaurant: Fall River Eats
Every week, Fall River Eats takes a look at events, announcements, specials, and more at restaurants from around the Greater Fall River area.
This week, Sagres Restaurant in Fall River had some news to share about a recent visit from two former New England Patriots players.
Fall River Eats: These former Patriots players were spotted at Sagres Restaurant
‘I wish we had more time’: Family is devastated after Christmas crash that left 3 dead
Floriano and Donna Arruda always had room in their hearts when it came to children.
When Donna, who worked in the cafeteria in the Dighton-Rehoboth school system, saw kids without warm clothes or a hot meal, she had to help.
“My mom loved all the kids that came through,” said Lisa Napert, Donna’s daughter. “If there was a kid that didn’t have money, my mom would sneak them sandwiches and food, and make sure every kid had food on their plate and breakfast. She’d bring in jackets and gloves for kids.
“It’s just who she was.”
Donna, 68, died on Dec. 29 due to injuries she suffered in a devastating head-on car crash — a Christmas night tragedy at the hands of a driver accused of driving drunk.
The wreck also claimed the life of her husband, 73, and their grandson, Jacoby, 15, an incident that has left the family devastated and the community grieving.
‘I wish we had more time’: Family is devastated after Christmas crash that left 3 dead
Herald News/Taunton Daily Gazette copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
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