Every day, The Herald News will be bringing you the top news you need to start your day. Here are our top five stories for Friday, March 29, 2019:

ERASING HATE

Nine takeaways from a panel discussion held on reducing hate crimes in Fall River.

WHERE THERE'S SMOKE...

A second recreational marijuana dispensary in Fall River is aiming for a summer opening.

MARKET-RATE WATER

The chairman of the Swansea Board of Water Commissioners suggested people should pay a higher rate for water used in the summer.

BATTLE OF THE BAKERIES

Vote in the latest round of our March Madness bracket of local bakeries.

DINE OUT: KC'S CLASSIC BURGER BAR

Fried banana, bacon and peanut-butter burgers and thick, frosty milkshakes in Seekonk.