Dan Medeiros
@danmedeiros.bsky.social
Senior digital producer at The Herald News, Standard-Times & USA Today Network | Fall River MA guy since 1977 | lover of dogs and Cats (2019) | leaks/tips/ideas: dmedeiros@heraldnews.com
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Dan Medeiros
@danmedeiros.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Made it a starter pack too. Share/don’t share, do what you want, life’s short go.bsky.app/2DiYq3o
After only 6 weeks of service, the twice-daily traffic-beating flights from New Bedford to Boston's Logan airport have been discontinued www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2...
After six weeks, Cape Air discontinues New Bedford to Boston daily flights. Here's why.
After just six weeks, Cape Air has discontinued its highly promoted New Bedford to Logan International Airport flights. Here's why.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
After only 6 weeks of service, the twice-daily traffic-beating flights from New Bedford to Boston's Logan airport have been discontinued www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2...
AI chatbots are making local pages unusable. This is inaccurate junk. If you admin a local page, turn this shit off -- it's embarrassing
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
AI chatbots are making local pages unusable. This is inaccurate junk. If you admin a local page, turn this shit off -- it's embarrassing
So there are AI bots in local Facebook groups posting engagement bait. What a wonderful use of electricity
November 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
So there are AI bots in local Facebook groups posting engagement bait. What a wonderful use of electricity
The only Jewish synagogue left in Fall River, a historic century-old building, was due to be auctioned off yesterday. But the sale was halted. Here’s why www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...
Auction of historic Fall River Jewish temple put on hold; multiple buyers are interested
A public auction for Temple Beth El in Fall River was suspended, but several buyers are interested. Here's how the congregation is moving on.
www.heraldnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The only Jewish synagogue left in Fall River, a historic century-old building, was due to be auctioned off yesterday. But the sale was halted. Here’s why www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...
pair of Fall River election stories this morning: Catching up with Mayor Coogan after the election, he says this will be his last term in office, saying declining voter support shows there's a "time limit" on the job for voters www.heraldnews.com/story/news/p...
Fall River Mayor Coogan says he won't run again in 2027, wants to 'finish strong'
Hours after an extremely narrow fourth win for mayor, Paul Coogan was back at work, saying he has to "finish strong." He won't run again in 2027.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
pair of Fall River election stories this morning: Catching up with Mayor Coogan after the election, he says this will be his last term in office, saying declining voter support shows there's a "time limit" on the job for voters www.heraldnews.com/story/news/p...
Fall River Mayor Coogan won a 4th term last night, but he has seen his support drop each time — it’s almost half what it was in 2019. Let’s look back at the numbers: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/p...
Coogan wins 4th term as Fall River mayor, but voter support drops by half. A look back.
Mayor Paul Coogan may have won a fourth straight term, but voter support has fallen drastically since 2019. A look back at his election wins.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Fall River Mayor Coogan won a 4th term last night, but he has seen his support drop each time — it’s almost half what it was in 2019. Let’s look back at the numbers: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/p...
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Tomorrow evening -- Tuesday, November 4 -- I'll be talking about news and misinformation at the public library in Bourne, Mass.
Swing by if you're in the neighborhood!
Swing by if you're in the neighborhood!
News Media in the Misinformation Age with Journalist Philip Eil
News Media in the Misinformation Age with Journalist Philip Eil Between the relentlessness of the twenty-four hour news cycle, rampant misinformation, and the influence of social media algorithms, sta...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tomorrow evening -- Tuesday, November 4 -- I'll be talking about news and misinformation at the public library in Bourne, Mass.
Swing by if you're in the neighborhood!
Swing by if you're in the neighborhood!
The brutal, random attack on William A. Flanagan almost left him dead -- and has shocked a city where he's been embraced as a colorful local personality. I talked to him while he's recuperating about how his faith in God is helping him endure the trauma: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
Flanagan forgives stabber who nearly killed him, but suspect 'cannot be on the streets'
Fall River nearly lost a friend when Will Flanagan was brutally stabbed. The former mayor is taking time to heal from the vicious attack.
www.heraldnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The brutal, random attack on William A. Flanagan almost left him dead -- and has shocked a city where he's been embraced as a colorful local personality. I talked to him while he's recuperating about how his faith in God is helping him endure the trauma: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
laptop rebooted itself while I was off for my weekend & closed the 200 or so browser tabs I had open, a real Library of Alexandria situation
November 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
laptop rebooted itself while I was off for my weekend & closed the 200 or so browser tabs I had open, a real Library of Alexandria situation
showing this to a therapist & saying “this is why”
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
showing this to a therapist & saying “this is why”
A Fall River Halloween special: 7 “haunted” spots in the area you can visit to creep yourself out: www.heraldnews.com/story/entert...
Legends say these 7 places in the Fall River area are haunted. Do you believe the stories?
If you’re looking to go ghost-hunting or get spooky vibes from haunted places, they’re easy to find in the Fall River area. Check out these seven.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A Fall River Halloween special: 7 “haunted” spots in the area you can visit to creep yourself out: www.heraldnews.com/story/entert...
81,000+ of our neighbors in the Fall River and New Bedford areas will be affected by the loss of SNAP and WIC. Free link: why this is happening, what’s being done to fix it, where to get food www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...
SNAP and WIC are at risk. Here's where to find food on the SouthCoast if funding is cut
Over 81,000 people around Fall River and New Bedford could go hungry if federal SNAP and WIC funding isn't restored. Here's where to find help now.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
81,000+ of our neighbors in the Fall River and New Bedford areas will be affected by the loss of SNAP and WIC. Free link: why this is happening, what’s being done to fix it, where to get food www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2...
This Dartmouth bakery offers flights of mini-sourdough loaves: www.southcoasttoday.com/story/lifest...
Sourdough flights at Dartmouth's Divine Dough Bakery let customers sample unique flavors
Dartmouth’s Divine Dough Bakery is delighting locals with their sourdough “flight” boxes.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This Dartmouth bakery offers flights of mini-sourdough loaves: www.southcoasttoday.com/story/lifest...
Apple Music includes lyrics for the Jaws theme if you’d like to sing along
October 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Apple Music includes lyrics for the Jaws theme if you’d like to sing along
boy it sure is October out there
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
boy it sure is October out there
The suspect in Will Flanagan's stabbing faces two felonies worth up to 20 years in prison -- but is headed to Bridgewater first. www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
Suspect charged with assault to murder in Will Flanagan attack. Where he's headed next
The man accused in the stabbing of former mayor Will Flanagan was back in court to face charges that include two serious felonies.
www.heraldnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The suspect in Will Flanagan's stabbing faces two felonies worth up to 20 years in prison -- but is headed to Bridgewater first. www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
appreciate Politico sharing my story on the suspect in the Will Flanagan stabbing. Check out their newsletter here, always a good read www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The shutdown drags on
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October 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
appreciate Politico sharing my story on the suspect in the Will Flanagan stabbing. Check out their newsletter here, always a good read www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The man accused of stabbing former Fall River mayor Will Flanagan was in court, and will be again tomorrow: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
Man suspected in stabbing of ex-Fall River mayor charged. What occurred in court
A man was held without bail pending a mental health evaluation in Fall River District Court related to the stabbing attack on former mayor Flanagan.
www.heraldnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The man accused of stabbing former Fall River mayor Will Flanagan was in court, and will be again tomorrow: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
Colorful former mayor turned cannabis dispensary CEO Will Flanagan was attacked in a stabbing near Cosmopolitan on Hartwell Street. www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
Former mayor Will Flanagan stabbed, Fall River police say. What we know so far.
Police said former mayor Will Flanagan was stabbed, near his cannabis dispensary. He suffered "significant injuries."
www.heraldnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Colorful former mayor turned cannabis dispensary CEO Will Flanagan was attacked in a stabbing near Cosmopolitan on Hartwell Street. www.heraldnews.com/story/news/c...
why did i read this like it was a threat against my life
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
why did i read this like it was a threat against my life
The Fall River Fire Dept has detailed what happened at the deadly Gabriel House fire & how they can improve their response. In the report: a key piece of new equipment, changes to policies, reinforcing of others: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/f...
Fall River fire dept. Gabriel House report suggests new equipment, mutual aid changes
Fall River Fire Dept. has issued a 27-page report after the deadly Gabriel House fire, with some changes in mind. Let's break down the report.
www.heraldnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The Fall River Fire Dept has detailed what happened at the deadly Gabriel House fire & how they can improve their response. In the report: a key piece of new equipment, changes to policies, reinforcing of others: www.heraldnews.com/story/news/f...
Took a tour of Taco's metalworking shop in Fall River with Rep. Jake Auchincloss where he talked the effect of tariffs locally & the benefits of trade schools. Interesting place inside:
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Took a tour of Taco's metalworking shop in Fall River with Rep. Jake Auchincloss where he talked the effect of tariffs locally & the benefits of trade schools. Interesting place inside:
the immediately-on-deck to-read pile is 16.25 inches tall
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
the immediately-on-deck to-read pile is 16.25 inches tall
Who's to blame for the federal government shutdown? I talked to Rep. Jake Auchincloss briefly this morning to get his take
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Who's to blame for the federal government shutdown? I talked to Rep. Jake Auchincloss briefly this morning to get his take