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Jury selection underway in murder trial of Marshfield woman accused of killing her husband
PLYMOUTH ‒ The murder trial of Christine Ricci, the Marshfield woman accused of stabbing her husband, Michael Ricci, to death in early 2021, began Monday in Plymouth Superior Court with jury selection. Christine Ricci's attorneys have claimed self-defense. Judge Diane Freniere described the case to about 40 potential jurors as follows: "At...
Capstone Communities Announces Refinancing of Station Lofts in Brockton
ROCKTON – Capstone Communities LLC announced the refinancing of its property Station Lofts, a 25-unit mixed-income apartment community in Brockton, MA. With this refinancing, Capstone secured $150,000 that will be used to make on-site capital improvements to the exterior and interior of the property. Capstone’s continued investment in Station Lofts underscores its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable housing options in Brockton that enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the community.
Photo Shoot: Finding an unscripted moment at a Cape Cod press conference
There aren’t many things everyone can agree on these days. But there is one issue that unites Cape Codders, the canal bridges, Sagamore and Bourne. The aging structures are a source of agony for any driver who must cross the canal. When word came out from Washington recently that close to a billion dollars was coming from the federal government to complete the funding for the Sagamore Bridge it finally looked like a go. ...
While Tiverton calls back teachers, dispute with firefighters heats up
TIVERTON – After three months of deliberations, the school district recently approved a balanced budget that will keep Fort Barton open, call back one-third of staff members who received layoff notices in the spring and use $285,000 of casino revenue to pay for technology and textbooks. However, the good...
This Middleboro company gives a veteran a free roof every year. Here's how it could be you
MIDDLEBORO — James DelPrete said watching veterans shed a tear as their roof is finished is one of the many joys of owning a business that gives back to those in need. It was 7 years ago when Middleboro-based Beantown Home Improvements started donating a new roof to a veteran each year. DelPrete, the business owner, called it a "blessing."
Assumption University reduces graduate school costs for future educators, effective this fall
WORCESTER — Due to a critical shortage of special educators nationwide, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs for master's degree students in special education and school counseling, beginning this fall. The goal is to make credentials in these areas more accessible, which in turn would push more students into...
Rule-loosening at Brockton Fairgrounds could spark major development at 66-acre site
BROCKTON — The future of the old Fairgrounds is back in the spotlight. Starting Monday, city council will mull big changes to the rules on what can be built there. The sprawling 66-acre area is widely considered the last major undeveloped piece of the city. Before the city's school budget crisis became the talk...
Gardner will hold a public hearing on proposed horse track on Tuesday. What to know
Gardner officials plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed Bay State Racing racetrack this Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Before the public hearing, there will be a City Council informal meeting between 6 and 7:30 p.m., during which Bay State Racing LLC will give a detailed presentation on the project to transform the current GAAMHA Carl E. Dahl House facility...
*** WATCH *** YOUNG WOMAN AIRLIFTED AFTER BEING BADLY HURT IN SINGLE-VEHICLE YARMOUTH CRASH…
WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – At about 1:25 a.m. this morning, Yarmouth and state police responded to the Rte. 6 on-ramp at Willow Street (Exit/mile marker 72) for a single vehicle crash into the woods. Yarmouth FD also sent two ambulances for two patients. Firefighters used a chainsaw to cut around the Mercedes so they could reach the female passenger still inside the vehicle. The female passenger appeared to be in her twenties. Responding police officers were told she could not feel her legs. She was suffering serious trauma, according to radio transmissions. She was loaded into a Yarmouth FD ambulance and transported directly to Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis. From Hyannis she was airlifted by Medflight to an off-Cape trauma hospital.
Highlighting the best: Patriot Ledger/Enterprise 2024 Softball All-Scholastics
The South Shore and Brockton area's softball diamonds were full of stars this spring. Zero local teams emerged from the MIAA postseason with a state title, but many had memorable moments in the chase. Abington finished 19-2 on the season, Notre Dame Academy rattled off consecutive tournament upsets as the No. 21 seed...
North Kingstown Wickford tops Bristol-Warren
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WPRI) – North Kingstown Wickford handles Bristol-Warren, 8-2. North Kingstown Wickford scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back. Bristol-Warren would get on the board in the third off of a fielder’s choice. They trailed, 4-1 at that point. Bottom 3rd, Liam Bererdi would single in the 5th run for […]
UMass Chan communications team earns industry awards from AAMC and New England Society for Healthcare Communications
The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Communications was recognized this spring by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the PR Club of New England and PRovoke Media for outstanding work promoting the institution. The AAMC Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA)...
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: Y-D wins battle of division leaders over Cotuit
In a battle of the two Cape Cod Baseball League division leaders, the East's Y-D Red Sox (18-9) defeated the West's Cotuit Kettleers (19-10) 6-3 in eight innings at Lowell Park on Sunday. UCLA's Phoenix Call had three hits (one RBI, one scored run), while South California's Ethan Petry (one double, one run) and South California's Talmadge LeCroy (one run) contributed two hits for Y-D. Nevada-Reno's Michael Ball (two RBIs, one run) hit a first inning...
Interfaith Social Services elects Donna McGinn and Joe Silva to its board
Interfaith Social Services recently voted in two new members to their Board of Directors. Donna McGinn of Marshfield and Joe Silva of Middleboro were appointed to serve three-year terms. Donna McGinn, who joined Interfaith’s board as an At-Large Member in 2022, is VP of Human Resources at Ryan Specialty, an...
Woman flown to Mass. hospital after crash in NH; man also seriously injured
Two people were seriously injured in a crash involving several cars Sunday afternoon in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. State police say troopers were notified around 12:38 p.m. about the crash on Route 12 at River Rd. N and responded to find three vehicles and five occupants involved. An investigation shows that...
Shore Little League bounces back in must win game
The Shore Little League Major boys team emerged victorious in dramatic fashion in Sunday’s must win match against Abington 4-3. Christian Lewis started his second game of the tournament and was once again outstanding through 5 complete innings of ball, giving up 3 hits and no walks with one hit batter. Eason Willis came on in relief in the 6th in an attempt to close out the game. However, Abington’s bats came alive, scoring 2 runs in the top of the 6th, erasing the small lead and pushing Shore to the brink of elimination. In the bottom of the 6th in an exciting string of plays, Shawn Charnock beat out an infield single, bringing Troy Savage to the plate. Savage delivered his biggest hit of the tournament so far, a deep triple to right/center that scored Charnock, tied the score and brought Wyatt Brassfield to the plate. After missing his bunt attempt on the first pitch, Brassfield delivered on pitch two, laying a perfect bunt down the third base line. A desperate throw to first from the Abington pitcher was not in time, prompting manager Ben Willis to send Savage home in an attempt to win the game. The throw from the first baseman to home plate was low and Savage slid safely, prompting a wild celebration on and off the field by coaches, players and well over 100 fans who made the 3 hour journey from the Eastern Shore.
North Shore property sales, July 15 – July 21, 2024
If you would like your name removed for privacy reasons, email news@thelocalnews.news. Previous North Shore property sales can be found here. 7/16/2024Hudson, Marshall RGhiura, Diana M7 Beechwood Cir Lot 18$1,000,000. 7/15/2024Quinn, John SMorrill, Dominick310 Ipswich Rd Lot 1$780,000. 7/18/2024John Ferrigno Revocable TrustPollard, Theodore531 Main St$625,000. Essex property sales. No sales...
No records, but plenty of fun and sore muscles at the Major Taylor bike climb
WORCESTER ― They came from near and far to conquer one of the steepest stretches of roadway in Worcester. Some climbed out of their Worcester beds Sunday morning to make the 10 a.m. start time at the intersection of Main and George streets. Others traveled all the way from Georgia to tackle the 500-foot...
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery
A Tewksbury woman landed a major payday after correctly guessing all nine numbers in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Keno game. Hillary Fetters won $120,000 after matching the numbers in the June 25 drawing. She would have only collected $40,000, but the 3X multiplier drawn after the game pu…
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