Fall River’s iconic Mee Sum will serve end customers on New Year’s Eve

As we start a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was.

Top stories from the past week included:

Things To Do took a look at the ninth annual Music of Michael Troy concert taking place today.

Ways to take the stress out of Thanksgiving by making a reservation or arranging a holiday meal near Greater Fall River.

St. Stanislaus Church and School in Fall River celebrated 125 years.

The annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair is coming soon: enjoy some holiday shopping with some handmade gifts.

Looking for fun, foodie gifts? Tiverton Farmers Market’s Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Farmers Market is coming soon too!

The parent company of Stop & Shop and Hannaford has faced cybersecurity issues that are causing problems for its customers. Here’s what we know at the time of writing this.

Ben Courville, a sophomore at Diman Regional Vocational Technical School who saved a woman who was choking at 99 Restaurant & Pub in Fall River, recently received the Junior First Responder Hero Award in Times Square in New York City.

Fall River will receive just over $1.6 million in grants from the Massachusetts Public Safety Staffing Grant Awards.

The Maritime Museum at 70 Water St. in Fall River will soon have a new look.

Places to volunteer throughout the South Coast and give back this holiday season.

Jeremy Holmes of Fall River was convicted of first-degree murder for killing two city residents in a broad daylight shooting in Griffin Park in 2021. Here’s what we know at the time of writing.

Here were the most-read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:

Bittersweet end to 2024: Fall River’s Mee Sum will serve end customers on New Year’s Eve

Fall River’s iconic Mee Sum restaurant still plans to say goodbye on New Year’s Eve.

The acclaimed South Main Street eatery has been owned and operated by Regina and Kenny Mark for the past 52 years. The Marks are the second generation in their family to run the business.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead.

Bittersweet end to 2024: Fall River’s Mee Sum to serve end customers on New Year’s Eve

Downtown Fall River turns into a festive Thanksgiving market and holiday celebration

Downtown Fall River was transformed into a festive holiday market this weekend.

Here’s a look at who and what was on display at the fourth annual Thanksgiving Market and Holiday Celebration.

Holiday shopping: Downtown Fall River will transform into a festive Thanksgiving market and holiday celebration

Why a Fall River church needs help with stone repairs

Christ the Rock Assembly of God in Fall River has undergone significant work on the tower, with masons repointing the stone along the base.

Water that seeps in flows through the structure causing damage, and although the church has received $100,000 in Community Preservation Act grant money to do the redevelopment work, Pastor Rob Canavan said that will cover about half of the work are paid.

For the rest, they are looking for donations: this is how you can help.

‘Losing the battle with the water’: Why a Fall River church needs help with stone repairs

Christopher’s small business challenge is spreading across the SouthCoast. What it’s all about.

Fall River-based Christopher’s uses its social media to highlight other eateries in town.

They recently launched a small business challenge with a call to all their customers and Facebook followers, which turned out to be a win-win for everyone.

Here you can read what it is about and how participants have a chance to win a gift voucher worth € 100 for the eatery of their choice.

Small Business Challenge: Christopher’s small business challenge is spreading across the SouthCoast. What it’s all about.

Herald News photos of the week feature people and places from Fall River

Herald News photographer and photo editor Colin Furze has a lens on the community, highlighting the people and places of Greater Fall River.

In the latest Herald News Photos of the Week, he covers everything from windsurfing to holiday decor.

Windsurfing and holiday decoration: Herald News photos of the week feature people and places from Fall River

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