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North Carolina mom drives 900 miles to Mass. to escape hurricane with kids
PLYMOUTH - Ellen Vaughn can't get out of a car fast enough. The Asheville, North Carolina mother arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Wednesday. She drove her three children 900 miles to flee her neighborhood that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. As she arrives, more supplies are being sent from Massachusetts to North Carolina. "I think I had 100 miles to empty in our minivan. We had limited information," said Vaughn, who says they had to get updates by the radio in her car every morning at 10 a.m. "I am sitting there like, 'I can leave, but if I...
Hurricane Helene relief efforts underway across Massachusetts
WEST BRIDGEWATER - From pallets of water to bales of hay and every single essential item in between, towns across Massachusetts are coming together by the trailer load to help families impacted by Hurricane Helene.Trailer filled with supplies"What we can do to help North Carolina, we're happy to do it," said West Bridgewater Police Sgt. Jonathan Kraven.In West Bridgewater, the police station garage has been turned into a local command center for items being donated by residents. Kraven said they've been coordinating with North Carolina Highway Patrols."The support that we've received has been amazing," said Kraven. "Our officers have been...
Top stories: Morton Hospital sale finalized; new Taunton City Hall parking restrictions
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: Readers' choices for the Fall 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Early-season Players of the Year. ...
Enthusiasm and opposition to giant Brockton Fairgrounds housing plan. What each side said
(This story was updated to add a photo gallery and to meet our standards.) BROCKTON — About 70 people attended a public meeting where the would-be developer of the old Fairgrounds heard and, in many cases, responded to their concerns over the project. City councilors whose wards touch the 66-acre former Brockton Fairgrounds held...
You're Invited: Live Music, Petting Zoo & More at Quincy's Pumpkin Spice Fest
Get ready for a fun fall festival that has something for every member of the family to enjoy! The Montclair/Wollaston Neighborhood Association in partnership with the City of Quincy is hosting a Pumpkin Spice Fest on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from noon until 4 PM. This festival is celebrating not just the gorgeous fall season but also the 33rd anniversary of the Montclair/Wollaston Neighborhood Association.
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