East Freetown News

"When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?" That was the theme of a veterans-oriented essay contest in which 140 students in Grade 8 classes at the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School took part.

Albert "Rene" Saucier, 84, of Acushnet, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

Edward J. Downey Jr., age 78, of Fairhaven, died November 2, 2009, in Bourne Manor.

There were bras covered with leaves, bras adorned with sequins and even a bra enhancing a Christmas wreath.

As the days get shorter and the busy holiday season approaches, the Freetown Senior Center has a request for early shoppers.

Gary Moniz, 52, of Freetown, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at home after a long illness.

Former state Rep. Mark Howland, owner of a Freetown-based wind turbine company that was shut down for misleading consumers, has failed to pay nearly $500,000 in restitution to the state Attorney General's Office.

Kevin Creeden engaged over 250 attendees on The Impact of Trauma on Attachment at Kurn Hattin's Annual Conference on Oct.

"There is not one piece of Assawompset that is not under incredible strain. ... The fire in front of me gets put out with a hose; meanwhile, a bonfire is going on, and as soon as that gets put out, there are three more behind me.

The faith community took to the pulpit at Greater New Bedford churches Sunday to speak out against gun violence, urging parishioners to exercise patience and understanding, not retaliation.

A house fire Sunday evening caused an estimated $150,000 worth of damage and sent one firefighter to the hospital with exhaustion, Freetown Fire & Rescue reported.

I am so excited that Market Basket has decided to locate in New Bedford! I frequent Market Basket in Raynham because I work in that area.

A high-pitched meow came from one of the 16 blanket-covered cages sitting on the floor of the town barn.

Brian M. Ricker, of Freetown , died suddenly at his home on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at the age of 48.

CROFFUT: of New Bedford, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, Don W., 70. Husband of Veronica Croffut.

Beginning next month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston will implement a spay/neuter program aimed at curbing the feral cat problem in several parts of town.

The state DPH makes the following recommendations for avoiding mosquito bites: Reschedule outdoor activities that take place during peak mosquito-biting hours, from dusk until dawn.

A second bird-biting mosquito sample from East Freetown has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, signaling that the virus is likely to spread to human-biting mosquitoes within a matter of days or weeks, said Wayne Andrews, superintendent of the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project.

The mortality rate from eastern equine encephalitis is approximately one-third, making it one of the most deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the United States.

On a recent vacation with her family, 14-year-old Hayley Morais did a lot more than simply sit by the pool and relax.