As we start a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories from the past week included:
One of three men charged with murder over the February 2022 shooting of Yordi Arevalo has been sentenced to life in prison. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that Shamik Steele, 33, of Tiverton, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder and one count of assault. Judge Stephen Nugent sentenced the suspect to life in prison plus five years at the ACI.
Joseph Case softball celebrated their 2024 title year with some new bling.
Herald News readers can vote for their favorite boys high school soccer player of the year and their favorite girls high school soccer player of the year.
The New England Patriots are building a new training facility.
TAP Air Portugal has added a new route connecting Porto and Boston.
Bridgewater State University has announced it will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students from families earning $125,000 or less.
Somerset will receive a $200,000 grant to repair and maintain its water and sewer systems.
Fall River offers fine amnesty for parking tickets. Here’s how it works.
A guide to holiday events, featuring festivities in the Fall River area this weekend.
Here’s a preview of the Holiday Harmonies Trolley Tour, with the Old Towne Carolers spreading cheer throughout Fall River.
The Herald News photos of the week.
Here were the most-read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Owners of Lou’s Bakery in Fall River announce a temporary hiatus
Lou’s Bakery, 379 E. Main St., location in Fall River, has announced that the bakery will be closed for the first time in its history for an extended period of time.
They will take a break for just over three months, from Christmas Day to April 1, 2025.
The family business, run by siblings Louise Fournier and John Arruda, has been an important part of the community for more than 40 years.
Louise Fournier has sweet bread on the shelves at Lou’s Bakery in Fall River.
Here’s what you need to know about the break.
On break: Owners of Lou’s Bakery in Fall River announce a temporary hiatus. What you need to know.
Owner of Borden Flats Lighthouse looking for a new goalkeeper with ‘passion’
The Borden Flats Lighthouse, a destination for locals and travelers from around the world, is for sale.
Lighthouse keeper/owner Kevin Ferias wants to sell it to someone who shares the same passion for the place and will care for it in the same way he does.
“It’s a labor of love, man. You have to want to do it,” he said. “The only way you can buy this lighthouse is out of passion, out of love for lighthouses and out of wanting to preserve this place.”
The Borden Flats Lighthouse towers over the waters of Mount Hope Bay, with the Braga Bridge in the background, seen on Friday, November 15, 2024.
More information can be found here.
‘Save this place’: Owner of Borden Flats Lighthouse looking for a new goalkeeper with ‘passion’
Small businesses will transform Fall River into a winter wonderland
The holiday magic is in full swing in Fall River’s South End.
Christopher Silvia, co-owner of Christopher’s, is calling on small businesses to turn Fall River into a winter wonderland this season with the launch of a small business window contest, and local entrepreneurs have risen to the challenge.
Mr. Chen owner Dominic Chen decorates the Chinese restaurant at 210 Rhode Island Ave. in Fall River on Monday, December 2, 2024.
How does it work? More information can be found here.
Winter wonderland: Small businesses will transform Fall River into a winter wonderland. Here’s how and why.
Diman Voc Tech reaches new milestone, smaller budget in ‘future-oriented’ construction
The Diman School Building Committee, in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, has established a new budget of $240.7 million for the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.
A tour on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 shows the progress of the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River.
Herald News reporter Emily Scherny has the story.
Work in progress: Diman Voc Tech reaches new milestone, smaller budget in ‘future-oriented’ construction
Popular riverside country shop in Westport for sale
The Head Town Landing Country Store on Old County Road in Westport may be changing hands soon.
The Head Town Landing Country Store, 488 Old County Road, Westport, is seen here on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
It is for sale with Equity Real Estate for $1.25 million.
Property: Popular riverside country shop in Westport for sale. What you need to know.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: Lou’s Bakery hiatus; Borden Flats Lighthouse for sale
