The spooky season is in full swing and September seems to have flown by in a blink of an eye.
As we enter October and welcome a new week, let’s take a look back at the week.
Tucker Tuffile thought getting a driver’s license was pretty cool. But it doesn’t compare to his solo flight at Swansea, which his teens had just achieved.
In other news, the Viva Fall River pop-up shop made its grand opening debut. Two years after David Almond starved to death in his Fall River home, a newly dedicated grove at Heritage State Park helps keep his story alive.
again, herald news Continue From football to field hockey to volleyball, this series looks back at Greater Fall River’s greatest high school athletes of all time.
But this week’s most read articles on heraldnews.com were:
her (no longer) £500 life
Debra Harrison was recently recognized as the biggest loser, but in the best possible way.
The Somerset resident earned TOPS Club royalty for achieving weight loss through her non-profit and was named Queen of Massachusetts for 2021.
“I literally cried when I hit my goal because I never thought I could do it,” Harrison said.
For Harrison, 52, the weight loss journey has been a rollercoaster. Her heaviest Harrison is 480 pounds and over the years she has dealt with a number of medical issues related to her weight, but slowly and steadily she wins the race. After decades of struggle, Harrison ditched her CPAP her machine, stopped insulin therapy, and finally reached her goal weight.
“Best feeling ever”:A Somerset woman is crowned in Massachusetts.Queen talks about losing 260 pounds
Dire state of the coast
In the fields of Westport Town Farm, on the flat, grassy marshes that lie on the banks of the Westport River, the Reservoirs shared dire warnings about the future of the South Coast coastline.
“We know that climate change is having a severe impact on vulnerable coastal communities, and we know we can’t wait to act,” said Trustees president and CEO. John Judge told a group of local officials and government representatives. Regional parliamentary delegation.
The Boston-based nonprofit Land Conservation Group chose where to publish its 2022 Coastal State Report. This is a 44-page document culled from publicly available environmental science data that raises alarming predictions about the impact of anthropogenic climate change on the coastline from Falmouth to Swansea. .
Impact of climate change:Roads could be flooded and hurricane barriers closed daily by 2050, report says
Three parishes become one
A new parish was born this weekend in Fall River Parish. A parish with the same place, the same face, and a new name.
On October 1, three churches—St. Thomas More and St. Patrick’s in Somerset and St. Louis de France in Swansea—formed a new parish community, but not under the same roof. They were officially merged into Our Lady of Peace and had three separate places of worship.
Pastor David A. Costa, the pastor of Our Lady of Peace, who oversees all three churches, said the bishops’ recent approval of the merger formalizes what they have been doing for the past three years: working together. rice field.
Our Lady of Peace:Merger of churches forms new parish community in Somerset, Swansea
Diman’s Equipment Enhancement
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School has won a major grant to install new facilities in two programs in a fast growing industry.
“It’s special for Dimann to receive this sum,” said Andrew Rebello, the school’s principal. “This will really expand the ceiling of opportunity for students.”
Diman received $2.5 million from the state through a Skills Capital Lab Modernization Grant. It will be sent to the school’s Advanced Manufacturing and Dental Assistance Program. On Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker presented the checks to school representatives and other grant recipients at a ceremony in Westfield. Here’s what they plan to use it for.
“It was on our wishlist”:State grant means $2.5 million for Dimann equipment upgrades
Durphy welcomes new coach
Cabrinni Goncalves’ journey to becoming a strength and conditioning coach began in the weight room in middle school.
A native of Taunton, he was the youngest and only person to attend such a session. He wanted to prepare for the rigors of high school sports.
Throughout his teenage years and college life, Goncalves became a gym rat. Now, his efforts are paying off big and he was recently appointed as BMC He Durphy High School’s new Strength & Conditioning He Coach.
“Maximize the potential of these children”:New Durphy Strength Coach Shares Expertise
