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You can now carry a switchblade legally as Massachusetts rules ban violates 2nd Amendment
It's now legal to carry switchblades in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a ban on carrying a switchblade knife violated the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, striking down a 1957 state law that forbade the carrying spring-release knives. ...
Family of woman killed in motorcycle crash continue to fight for justice
(WJAR) — From the day Ron Rasmussen and Mylene Geraldo got the call that would change their lives forever, their plea has been for accountability. But they say the man accused of taking their daughter's life continues to walk free today. "Every time we get ready to go to...
New Bedford man arrested on firearm, drug charges after observed transaction
NEW BEDFORD — Detectives seized a gun and arrested a man for drug-related offenses after witnessing a narcotics exchange late Tuesday night on Acushnet Avenue near Deane Street. Jacob Matthew-Almeida, 26, of 104 Peckham Street Apt. #2, was apprehended following the transaction. Officers found him in possession of crack...
Women's Cross Country Solid in 2024 Season Opener
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The UMass Dartmouth women's cross country team opened its 2024 campaign in fine fashion on Saturday at the Wheaton/Babson Season Opener. The day was highlighted by several course PR's for the Corsairs and a strong average finish for the team. Four student-athletes achieved course PR's for...
Women's Soccer Shutout Salem State, 3-0, to Secure First Win of the Season
DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The UMass Dartmouth women's soccer team cruised past Salem State University, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon to secure their first win of the 2024 campaign. The Corsairs improve to 1-0-1 on the season with the victory over the Vikings who drop to a 0-0-2 overall record. First...
From hallways to hall of fame: Old Colony superintendent to be honored for wrestling career
ROCHESTER — In addition to serving as the superintendent-director of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Aaron Polansky works as a keynote speaker. But Polansky couldn’t find the words during a particular conversation, the one in which he learned he’d be inducted into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Last Bank Robbery Suspect Makes Plea Deal
The fourth and final man accused of robbing the Vineyard Haven Rockland Trust in 2022 has agreed to plead guilty in hopes of leniency for his sentencing. Miquel Jones, a suspect in the November 2022 robbery of the Edgartown Vineyard-Haven Road bank, entered a plea agreement with the U.S. District Court in Boston on Monday.
REMINDER: New Bedford votes Tuesday for “closed” State Primary
“REMINDER: The State Primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 3, so enjoy the Labor Day Weekend and hit the polls when you get back. Another reminder: Massachusetts holds so-called “closed primaries” in which voters can only pull ballots for their registered political party. For example, a Democrat can only pull a Democrat ballot in Tuesday’s primary; a Republican can only pull a Republican ballot on Tuesday, and so on.
Dartmouth Police Ofc. White and K9 ‘Tyr” announce their retirement
“Please join Chief Levesque and the rest of the Dartmouth Police Department, as we wish Officer Jared White and K9 Tyr a happy & healthy retirement. Officer White began with the Dartmouth Police Department as an intermittent officer in 1994. He was later sworn in as a full-time officer in April of 1995. His police K9 handling career began in 2000 where he was partnered with K9 Topper, followed by K9 Reaper, and currently, K9 Tyr. Officer White’s partnership with K9s Topper, Reaper, and Tyr, resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of illicit narcotics, the apprehension of numerous violent fugitives, the safe return of multiple missing persons, various SWAT incidents, and a large number of community demonstrations.
Boston Police Issue Alert for Missing 14-Year-Old Hiram Perez-Lazu of Dorchester
The Boston Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 14-year-old Hiram Perez-Lazu of Dorchester and is seeking assistance from the public. According to the official BPD website, Perez-Lazu was last seen on August 6th near Leonard Street in Dorchester. He is known to frequent the South Bay area and at the time of his disappearance, he was carrying a black backpack.
Take a look at the latest home sale prices in Plymouth
The housing market in Plymouth – as in most of Massachusetts – remains tight, with high prices and low inventory. But there are signs that conditions for prospective buyers are improving – at least slightly. Mortgage rates have already dropped in advance of an all but certain benchmark rate cut coming from the Federal Reserve in September. At the same time, price increases seem to be moderating. In a few instances, there have even been price cuts for Plymouth homes that have remained on the market for months.
Dartmouth Police Department Marks 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day
Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 On Thursday, we gathered on the front lawn of Dartmouth Town Hall to commemorate and acknowledge those who have been lost to overdose. On this day we remember loved ones who have died from overdose and encourage support and recovery...
Meet the man who shoots (pictures) of birds
Photographer Bob Warner is a regular contributor to the Plymouth Independent’s “Your Art Here” section. The Plymouth resident’s closeup photographs of birds, in particular, are stunning. Videojournalist Christopher Harting recently spent some time with Warner to find out more about the man and his art. He captures Warner’s story in this short video.
CBP Let a Man Whose Bag Tested Positive For a Highly Sensitive Homemade Explosive at Boston Logan Airport Leave the United States… He’s Now Wanted For Bomb-Making Activities
The Department of Homeland Security allowed a man whose checked-in luggage tested positive for a highly sensitive and dangerous homemade explosive at Boston Logan International Airport to get on an international flight to Paris. The man is now wanted by the FBI for bomb-making activities. Aram Brunson from Newton, Massachusetts,...
Former flight attendant pushes beverage cart hundreds of miles to honor 9/11 crew members
A man from Massachusetts is on the move as he honors Sept. 11 victims, and he's working his way through our state. "I always say it. I'm just a guy pushing a cart," said Paul Veneto of Milton, Mass. Veneto is pushing an airline beverage cart from Boston all the...
Tenants must leave after Revere apartment building is condemned
Following a tense meeting, the Revere Department of Public Health deemed the 13-story Water’s Edge high-rise unlivable. Over 40 families are being forced out of their homes at the Water’s Edge apartment building in Revere after the city condemned it at a Board of Health hearing Thursday evening.
Hotel workers are ready to strike this weekend
The strike would come after months of unsuccessful negotiations over wages and workloads. Hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 26 in Boston are preparing to strike at 35 hotels as soon as this Sunday. As contracts expire at the end of the month, UNITE Here Local 26 is preparing...
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