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Massachusetts' overflow shelter change could affect homeless, migrant families registering for school
NORFOLK, Mass. — Changes being made to the overflow shelters operated by Massachusetts for homeless and migrant families could have an impact on how many of those families can enroll their children in school districts where those shelters are located. Stays at the overflow shelters, sometimes called safety-net sites,...
Plymouth Hero Anthony Rescues Lost Family with Toddler in Myles Standish State Forest
In a heartwarming act of kindness, Lynette Tilton of Plymouth took to Facebook on July 22 to share a story that highlights the best of humanity. Her post aimed to reach a young man named Anthony, who selflessly helped her and her family during a recent outing in Myles Standish State Forest.
Good samaritans, first responders lift spirits after two-car crash
Wareham resident Jillian Yates was less than a mile from home when she and another car collided on Sandwich Road outside Nessralla Farmstand and Greenhouse on the morning of Friday, July 26. Yates, 27, said she drives up Sandwich Road, “nearly every day.”. “I was driving and there was...
Officers at South Bay jail ignored dying woman, lawsuit alleges
Ayesha Johnson was civilly committed to receive treatment for her alcohol abuse disorder. Hours later, she died on the floor of a jail cell at the Suffolk County House of Correction at South Bay. The father of the woman who died in a jail cell while awaiting treatment for alcohol...
Cape Verde's Olympic athletes will take the field in outfits designed in Quincy
Friday evening, millions of spectators will witness the lighting of the Olympic torch. And as athletes from each country fill the arena, a Massachusetts clothing brand will make its debut as the clothing designer for the Cape Verde team. ISLNDZ is a clothing brand based in Quincy, founded in 2018...
News from the Rehoboth Lions
Fellow Rehoboth Residents, our "Lion Year" starts in July with the swearing in of new officers, but as promised, I wanted to provide an update of the 2nd half of the Lions Year! Our last update shared all the wonderful events from the 2024 half of our year. Please visit the Lions website at rehobothlions.org to get up to date information about all we do!
Dartmouth student goes to the mat to help Lloyd Center
Ryan Fortin of Dartmouth has built a welcome addition to the Lloyd Center’s ongoing building construction. The recent Dartmouth High School graduate designed and constructed interior and exterior walk-off mats for the Welcome Center, which is slated to open sometime in August. Placed at the entryways to the building,...
Live With Purpose Wreaths across America Rehoboth Village Cemetery December 14, 2024
Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at the Rehoboth Village Cemetery are honored this December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, December 14, 2024. This is first year that the cemetery will participate in the national program and will join more than 4,200 participating locations, placing more than 3 million wreaths for interred veterans.
Sunday Journal – Love Local Fest Returns this Sunday Offering Fun and Games and Highlighting Local Business
CEO of Love Live Local Amanda Converse joins Grady Culhane on Sunday Journal to talk about the Love Local Fest, the annual summer tradition that offers fun and games and support for local businesses of Hyannis. It runs from 11 am to 5 pm, providing space for special vendors, live music, and games for kids. […] The post Sunday Journal – Love Local Fest Returns this Sunday Offering Fun and Games and Highlighting Local Business appeared first on CapeCod.com.
New police officer sworn in at Dennis PD
DENNIS – Thursday morning, Dennis Town Clerk Terri Bunce swore in the newest member of the Dennis Police Department, Abigail Plourde. Officer Plourde grew up in Plymouth, MA where she graduated from Plymouth South High School. Prior to attending the Police Academy, Abigail worked as a Public Safety Officer at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in […] The post New police officer sworn in at Dennis PD appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Strategy To Combat Algal Blooms Gets An Update
WOODS HOLE – A new strategy has been released at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for dealing with Harmful Algal Blooms including cyanobacteria. WHOI says these blooms are a well-established and severe threat to human health, economies and marine and freshwater ecosystems in the United States. The new report, available here, builds upon the initial […] The post Strategy To Combat Algal Blooms Gets An Update appeared first on CapeCod.com.
2 Mass. gymnasts competing in their first Olympics
Two gymnasts from Massachusetts are competing in their first Olympics in Paris, poised to help the U.S. men's team do something it hasn't done since 2008. Stoughton native Fred Richard and Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik have both been dreaming of becoming Olympians since they were little. When he was a...
Resident describes gruesome crash scene in Easton
EASTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Easton residents said they are shaken up after a gruesome crash. A resident on Prospect Street told ABC 6 he heard the screams of the teen involved in a horrific motorbike accident late Tuesday night. The man said he first thought the screaming was a...
Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The nurses are citing unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages. After months of negotiations, just over 2,500 nurses in the Massachusetts Nurses Association voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to a press release from the Massachusetts...
Swansea Childcare Donating 500 Backpacks to Kids in Need at Community Block Party
When a community comes together to help one another, amazing and selfless things come to life. The Pumpkin Patch Childcare LLC, owned by the dedicated and community-focused Natashia Machado, is making a significant impact on local children this year. With a heartwarming initiative, they will be donating 500 backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies to children in need.
Mansfield fire leaves four families displaced
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — A fire that closed part of Otis Street Thursday afternoon left four families out of their home. The Mansfield Fire Department said a call was received around 4:30 p.m. from a resident having electrical problems with their stove who smelled smoke from their basement. Crews...
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