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Moors leader receives prison time for Massachusetts standoff in 2021.
Two members of a sovereign citizens group that claimed Rhode Island as its territory face court-ordered prison terms for their roles in an armed standoff with Massachusetts State Police in 2021. The leader of Rise of the Moors, Jamhal Tavon Sanders Latimer, must serve three to five years in prison plus four years of probation under penalties ordered at a sentencing hearing Tuesday. ...
A celebration of healthcare and hope: Gov. Healey attends Fairview Hospital gala
New Marlborough — Gov. Maura Healey (D) was the special guest at Fairview Hospital’s annual gala on Wednesday, July 17. In its 26th year, this year’s gala was held at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough. According to its official history, the hospital was started in 1912 when...
Cleanup efforts continue following Wednesday’s storms
EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Cleanup from Wednesday’s storms is underway all across parts of western Massachusetts. On the heels of another heatwave this summer, the area saw two major thunderstorms this week, which caused downed trees and power outages. “A lot of root balls just lift up out of...
Massachusetts kids learn to swim in honor of late MIT police officer
LOWELL, Mass. — Members of the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team are spending two weeks in Lowell teaching kids to swim. "We have maybe 6-to-7 troopers here today and we're just trying to work in small groups and work at their level," State Trooper John Nugent said. "Today my...
Powerball player in Mass. gets big surprise when she scans ticket
FALL RIVER - A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.The State Lottery says Ida Reis "had no idea" she was in possession of a $1 million Powerball winner until she scanned the ticket at a Fall River store."What did she do? Laughed Out Loud," the Lottery posted to social media.Winner matched first 5 numbers on Powerball ticketShe bought the ticket at Amaral's Central Market on Globe Street. The store gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.The ticket was bought for the July 10 drawing that featured a $41 million jackpot. The winning...
MMA announces new name, location, dates for conference
Big changes are in store for the MMA’s conference in January, as the event moves to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and expands into a third afternoon. To coincide with these changes, the event — which has been known for 45 years as the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show — also has a new name: Connect 351.
Wendy's Employees Shares Disgusting Secret About The Burgers: 'We Leave Our American Cheese Out Like An Hour'
In a shocking revelation that has rattled Wendy’s patrons nationwide, a former employee has come forward with a disturbing secret about the fast-food chain’s operations. At this employee’s particular place of work in Massachusetts, ...
Former EPS School Supt. finds job in Brockton
City clerk awaits Lambert’s letter of resignation. Former Everett School Superintendent Priya Tahiliani was appointed Interim Superintendent in Brockton by their School Committee on Tuesday, July 9. The vote was 7-1. Her one-year contract was approved at a July 16 meeting by a unanimous vote, with committee Chair and Mayor Robert Sullivan declaring his vote “wholeheartedly yes.”
Starfires jump in front early, soar past Brockton Rox
Luke Yuhasz and Danny Hussey led the way for the Westfield Starfires on Thursday in their 14-5 victory over the Brockton Rox. The Starfires advance to 26-18 on the season and will remain on the road for their next game on Saturday, July 20 against the Vermont Lake Monsters, with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.
Wanted Brockton man faces additional charges after traffic stop
A wanted man in Brockton is facing additional charges after a traffic stop. According to officials, police were monitoring suspected drug activity when they conducted a traffic stop Wednesday night. Police said the driver was identified as 23-year-old Ermirio Rosa of Brockton. Detectives found Rosa with a 9mm handgun loaded...
Remember the North Providence Summer Basketball League? These filmmakers do
In the Center for Media Production at Johnson & Wales University, there are hundreds of pieces of history in the form of photographs, newspaper clippings, record books and yearbooks. Each piece brings to light a story of the North Providence Summer Basketball League, or NPSBL, an NCAA-sanctioned league that ran from 1962 until 1995. ...
Roger Williams Park Zoo shares the passing of Nicko, baby two-toed sloth
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Roger Williams Park Zoo has shared the passing of one of their baby sloths. The zoo’s shared that their two-toed sloth named Nicko passed away from a respiratory illness. “Today, we are truly heartbroken to share the unexpected passing of Nicko, our beloved baby...
One injured after being shot in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman is in the hospital after being shot on Chalkstone Avenue in Providence. According to officials, police arrived overnight at Roger Williams Medical Center to find a 21-year-old had been shot in the upper arm. The woman was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, and...
How Providence is fighting fire with education
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Across Rhode Island, the search is on for public safety personnel. Towns are competing with each other to bring in police, fire and EMT staff to help fill out their ranks and keep their communities safe. ...
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