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Gang that incapacitated victims with fentanyl accused in 4 deaths
A group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths, federal prosecutors said Friday.Dubbed the "fentanyl robbery gang" (F.R.G.), the group worked from New Hampshire to Virginia, according to Gerard Karam, the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He said the gang members and their associates would arrange to visit a victim's location with the intent to rob them of guns, cash, cellphones, identification documents, debit and credit cards, drugs and other items of...
Aces, clutch hitters, and more: Cape Cod High School Baseball All-Stars Team
The baseball talent on Cape Cod is some of the best in the state, and no I'm not talking about the Cape Cod Baseball League. Ten Cape Cod and Islands teams made the high school state tournament this past season and three of them ― Bourne, Dennis-Yarmouth and Sandwich ― made the Elite Eight. ...
Crews respond to car accident in Warwick
WARWICK, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person was hurt after crashing their car into a tree in Warwick Saturday morning. A look from that scene on Orange Road shows a car flipped over and some debris on the side of the road. According to the Warwick Fire Department the accident was...
Mass Audubon: 10 dead sea turtles found around Cape Cod, Islands
After 10 dead loggerhead sea turtles were found around Cape Cod and the Islands, Mass Audubon is urging boaters to use extreme caution. All the turtles were found on beaches or floating in local waters. Dead turtles washed ashore in Chatham, Yarmouth, Barnstable, Aquinnah and Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, said Aaron Gouveia, the organization's public relations director.
Whalom Park recreation to return for two weekends this summer: When and where you can go
A small-scale re-creation of Whalom Park — a Lunenburg amusement park that was a favorite destination for generations of local families before it closed in 2000 — proved so successful last year that organizers are bringing it back for two weekends in July and September. Central Massachusetts residents will have two opportunities to re-experience a “whale of a time” this summer. ...
Monday's Child: Sweet and friendly Jeinayah, 13, likes to laugh and have fun with friends
Jeinayah, 13, likes to laugh and have fun with friends. Jeinayah, who likes to be called Jen, is a very sweet and friendly girl. Although slow to warm up to strangers Jen can be very talkative, outgoing and friendly. She enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, coloring and also loves outdoor activities. She loves music of all genres. Jen is also family oriented, helpful to others and has a very vivid imagination.
Police captain on paid leave while under investigation for alleged assault on his father
A top Plymouth police official has been on paid leave for three weeks while the town investigates allegations that he physically and verbally assaulted his father at a dance recital last month. Captain Jason Higgins, a command staff member who serves as spokesman and chief of professional standards, has denied...
Rhode Island man critically injured in Vermont officer-involved shooting
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) - A nearly 60-mile police chase ended in an officer-involved shooting in the Northeast Kingdom that left a Rhode Island man critically injured. Vermont State Police say it happened Sunday evening when they were notified that a wanted Rhode Island man may be headed north. Troopers say there was an arrest warrant out for Brendan Sackal, 30, of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, for possession of high-capacity firearm magazines.
Charming coastal cape in Padanaram with beach rights sold for over $1M: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property in Dartmouth is an attractive cape that sold for $1,250,000. With coastal cottage vibes, 40 Rockland Street is located in the highly desirable Padanaram area with deeded beach rights. Built in 1955, this charming home offers 2,568 square feet of living space with four spacious bedrooms. Although renovated and modernized it...
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Summer Serenade: Monadnock Music brings world-class chamber concerts to the region
(MyKeeneNow) Summer is in full swing, and Monadnock Music has a full agenda of live classical music to bring to the Monadnock Region. Monadnock Music is an organization that provides world-class live classical music performances with the goal of making music accessible and available to as many people as possible. This summer, they’ve got many free – and a few ticketed – events to offer up.
New Hampshire Warns Boaters of Dangerous Conditions on Connecticut River
Concord, NH – Heavy rainfall has led to dangerous conditions on the Connecticut River and its tributaries, prompting a safety warning from the New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol. Boaters and swimmers are advised to exercise extreme caution due to elevated water flows and debris in the river.
Keene SwampBats Hold Down Westerners
The Keene SwampBats left 20 runners on base, but scored three times late in a 5-2 win at the Danbury Westerners on Saturday. In the bottom of the first, the Westerners hit a single to right with a runner on first, and as the throw went to third, shortstop Austin Hawke (Wake Forest) cut it off and threw behind the runner at first to get a huge out and help Nick Timpanelli (Charleston Southern) through the frame. The SwampBats loaded the bases with one out in the second on singles from Brett House (Mississippi State) and Andrew Wiggins (Indiana), and a walk from Hawke. The next two hitters were retired to keep the game scoreless. Danbury had a runner at third and no one out in the bottom half, but Timpanelli got a strikeout, a foulout, and a flyout to get out of it. In the next inning, Danbury had a one out infield single, a walk, and then an RBI single to take a 1-0 lead.
Person hit and killed by vehicle in Gilford, police say; Seventh death from crash in New Hampshire within days
GILFORD, N.H. — A person was hit and killed Sunday afternoon in the Lakes Region, according to police, marking the seventh death from a crash within days in New Hampshire. Gilford police said that around 5 p.m., they got a call saying there was a crash on Gilford Avenue involving a pedestrian.
On your mark: Custom cars come to Mercantile Plaza Thursday to raise money for charity
WORCESTER – On your mark. Get set. Stop! Modified car owners will cool their engines on Mercantile Plaza Thursday afternoon to raise money for charity by organization SQUAD-Driven. Modified or custom cars are sports vehicles that are enhanced for higher performance or aesthetics. ...
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