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Sam Waterston Says This Is Killing Buzzards Bay
A nationally recognized voice is advocating for clean water off of Southeastern Massachusetts. Sam Waterston, best known for playing Jack McCoy on 19 seasons of NBC's Law & Order, narrates a new video released by Buzzards Bay Coalition. His famously friendly tone is tempered by urgency as he targets the bay's No. 1 enemy.
Mass. stabbing spree suspect Jared Ravizza held, mental health eval extended
A judge has ordered that the suspect in a Memorial Day weekend stabbing spree continue being held at Bridgewater State Hospital while an evaluation of whether he’s competent enough to stand trial is extended, court records show. Martha’s Vineyard resident Jared Ravizza, 26, is accused of stabbing four girls...
Brockton shooting leaves man injured, police say
A man was hurt in a shooting Tuesday evening in Brockton, Massachusetts. Police say they responded shortly before 8 p.m. to the shooting on Belmont Street. Aerial footage showed officers outside Traders World, a pawn shop. The shooting left a man with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Authorities say the...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
Abington sophomore wins nationwide essay contest via entry about music teacher Kevin Longwill
Lukas Tokarczyk, a rising sophomore at Abington Senior High School, has been selected as an essay contest winner in the June issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine. According to the article, Tokarczyk will receive $1,000 courtesy of the magazine and the NAMM Foundation. Each winning student was asked about...
AJ Colonna Advances to National Junior PGA Championship
Rhode Island’s AJ Colonna is headed to the national Junior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. Colonna finished runner-up in New England Jr. PGA Championship at Shaker Hills to advance to the national tournament. The former Barrington high school golfer posted rounds of 70 and 74 to finish second...
Dighton Teen Heroically Saves Choking Woman at Fall River Restaurant
In a display of quick action that may very well have been life-saving, a 15-year-old Dighton Junior Firefighters candidate came to the rescue of a choking woman at a Fall River restaurant. The teen, identified as Ben Courville, was dining at the 99 Restaurant with his mother when he noticed unusual signs from the neighboring table: a woman was struggling with her food.
Sankalp – The Taste Of India to open in former Olive & Mint space in Foxborough
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. It looks like a chain of Indian restaurants is expanding to the southwest suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where another Indian dining spot had been. According to a Threads post from @jeremykrantz, Sankalp - The Taste Of India is planning...
Pawtucket Mayor Grebien talks City Hall repairs, Tidewater Landing on '10 News Conference'
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien talks to NBC 10's Gene Valicenti about the extensive repairs needed on the tower at City Hall. They also talk about the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project and economic development in the city. Grebien also shares his views on affordable housing and the city's schools.
Prisoner Quarri Tyree Queen Attempts Escape from Dedham Courthouse During Probation Hearing
A dramatic turn of events at the Dedham District Court yesterday saw a prisoner, Quarri Tyree Queen, momentarily evade authorities during a probation violation hearing. According to WHDH, the man was awaiting a hearing when he suddenly bolted from the courthouse, sparking a chase through the surrounding area. The escape prompted a scramble of law enforcement officers who, despite the chaos, managed to apprehend Queen shortly after behind a nearby building.
Pawtucket police search for missing teen
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Pawtucket Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen who has been missing since Friday. Taya Scott, 15, is described as 5’3″, 110 pounds. Anyone with information is asked contact the Pawtucket police at 401-726-3911.
Prison scheme to murder witness, prosecutors and rival gang members foiled by FBI
PROVIDENCE – A prisoner in a federal holding facility in Central Falls conspired with another man to kill five people, including two federal prosecutors, according to an indictment handed up by a grand jury last week in U.S. District Court. Elijah Melton faced fentanyl trafficking charges and was held at the Donald F. Wyatt Detention Facility. While there, he set a plan in motion to target two assistant U.S. Attorneys, two rival gang members and a hostile...
Major power outage in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET - A power outage is impacting some 7,000 customers in Pawtucket and Central Falls. No cause for the outage has been announced. According to the RI Energy site, power should be restored by 10 a.m. for most areas. Some customers saw power come back on shortly before 7 a.m.
Providence fireworks light up the sky
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Fireworks lit up the sky in Providence Tuesday evening for the city’s annual Fourth of July show. Hundreds of people went to see the fireworks, listen to music, and enjoy food at Indian Point Park. Many Rhode Islanders told ABC 6 that the fireworks...
Mass. Gatorade Player of the Year commits to Providence basketball; who is he?
Monday night proved worth the wait for the Providence College men's basketball team. The Friars men picked up a commitment from Massachusetts wing Jaylen Harrell. He made his announcement on a live stream with On3 Recruits. Harrell was the state Gatorade Player of the Year last season with CATS Academy...
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