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Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Empire Ford of New Bedford’s “Veteran of the Month”: George Church, WWII Veteran, Benefactor
During the month of July, the 58th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George E. Church of Rochester, a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps who served during WWII. The month of July is the 10th anniversary of his passing.
Freetown-Lakeville welcomes new Director of Student Services
LAKEVILLE – As the Freetown-Lakeville school district’s new Director of Student Services, Kelly Steele plans to apply her philosophy of putting students first — day in and day out. Steele, who started in her new position on July 1, will be responsible for handling student-related services such...
Postal Service honors first responders
Thursday, July 18, the US Postal Service hosted a dedication ceremony honoring the first responders of the Plympton Fire and Police departments. First introduced in 2018, the Honoring First Responders Forever stamp recognized the vital role of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical service professionals, and other emergency personnel in safeguarding our communities. This stamp stands as a lasting testament to their bravery, commitment, and sacrifice.
Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
Clancy murder case: Trial date soon? Here's the latest on mom accused of killing 3 kids
BROCKTON − The case against Lindsay Clancy is moving closer to a trial date. Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children at the Duxbury home she shared with her husband, Patrick, on Jan. 24, 2023. A brief status update on the case was held in Brockton...
Flashback Friday: Vintage cars pull up to Shipyard Park
MATTAPOISETT — Mustangs, Thunderbirds and Beetles, oh my!. Over 50 cars, most built throughout the 20th century, flocked to Shipyard Park on Friday, July 26, for one of Mattapoisett’s ten cruise nights scheduled for 2024. Crews of car aficionados set up lawn chairs and enjoyed the warm weather...
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: Y-D Red Sox beat Wareham Gatemen in clash of top teams
The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox edged the Wareham Gatemen 3-2 in a shortened game at Red Wilson Field on Thursday night. The Red Sox (20-9-4) took a 2-0 first inning lead before the Gatemen (20-12-1) tied the game with a pair of runs in the fourth. Easton Carmichael (Oklahoma) then scored the go-ahead and winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom half of the inning. South Carolina’s Ethan Petry (two hits, one run) hit a two-run...
Two people evaluated after crash leaves vehicle on top of another in Dennis
DENNIS – Somehow no serious injuries were reported after a wild crash scene unfolded in Dennis sometime after 10:30 AM Saturday. The collision happened at the intersection of Main Street (Route 6A) and Airline Road and School Streets. According to reports a SUV wound up on top of a Toyota Prius. Traffic was blocked in […] The post Two people evaluated after crash leaves vehicle on top of another in Dennis appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Triple E Found In Town Of Barnstable
Officials with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health say a mosquito captured in Barnstable has tested posited for eastern equine encephalitis virus. The insect was caught in the Northeast quadrant of the town. Officials say they will continue to closely monitor the mosquito population and recommend resident take precautions such...
Empire Ford of New Bedford’s 6th Annual ‘Mustangs and More’ Car Show wows thousands
“Empire Ford was proud to sponsor our 6th Annual Mustangs and More Car Show on Saturday, June 29th, along with Mustangs of Massachusetts. This year’s show took place at a new location – Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, which proved to be a fantastic venue for the event.
Developing: Vessel strikes rocks off Osterville
OSTERVILLE – Marine rescue units were called to a marine incident at Collier’s Ledge off Osterville. The report came in sometime after 8 AM Saturday that a 36 foot vessel had struck rocks and was disabled with 8 people on board. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills and Hyannis boats along with the Coast Guard were responding. Officials report […] The post Developing: Vessel strikes rocks off Osterville appeared first on CapeCod.com.
In honor of National Buffalo Wing Day, here's some New Bedford spots to enjoy wings
NEW BEDFORD — July 29 in National Buffalo Wing Day! There are several restaurants in the area that take pride in making sure they are serving the best wings. At Pour Farm, the kitchen uses fresh (not frozen) wings and tosses them in their house dry rub, then smokes them with applewood, and deep fries them to order. ...
Honoring 1090 WILD-AM, a station that brought R&B, New Edition to Bostonians and the world
If you grew up in the era of high tops, popped collars, Nerds and Reese’s Pieces, New Edition’s “Candy Girl” will probably bring you back. The group was relatively unknown in February of 1983, when Ricky Bell and producer Maurice Starr walked into the studios of WILD 1090, a small AM radio station which put R&B on Boston’s airwaves from 1973 to 2011.
New Bedford businesses on high alert after back-to-back burglaries
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — G&S Pizza, a family-owned business has been sitting on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford for over 40 years. Staff said it’s typically pretty quiet, until someone broke in earlier this week. Early Monday morning, the security system set off an alarm, turned on the...
Woods Hole Film Fest offers clever ‘Bachelor’ spoof, inspiring docs — Play It Again, Tim
“Having an existential crisis in the hot tub.”. The exchange comes from “Him,” director Rebecca Wahls’ smart, sharp satire of “The Bachelor” and similar TV reality dating shows. “Him” is one of 120 films – 47 feature-length and 73 shorts – set for the 33rd annual Woods Hole Film Festival, which officially opens on Saturday, July 27, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3.
Two Fall River schools have friendly “war” that raises hundreds for charity
A little friendly competition between students at two Fall River schools resulted in hundreds of dollars being donated. According to Fall River Public Schools, this week the students in the schools’ summer programs t Spencer Borden and Greene Elementary were involved in a Penny Wars competition. The ‘war’ was...
59 celebratory images from Provincetown Bear Week 2024 by photographer Ron Amato
Bear Week in Provincetown is a time to celebrate the queer community. For years now, photographer Ron Amato has photographed this infamous week on the East Coast that brings out thousands of bears, wolves, otters, chasers, and more. "I am always swept up in the strong current of community and...
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