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Orleans Block Party Celebrates Community
The Orleans Police Department's annual block party has become an August ritual - and a key part of an ongoing community building effort. “We really develop strategies on how we can connect with our community members because as a police organization we will never be successful if we don't have the trust and support of our community....”
Annual walk-a-thon fetches funds for future Mattapoisett dog park
MATTAPOISETT — Dogs and their humans ambled through Mattapoisett for a fundraiser Saturday Aug. 24, as part of an effort to create a recreational space for dogs in Mattapoisett that’s spanned years. The dog walk-a-thon, held annually, raised money for a future dog park in Mattapoisett. The endeavor...
EEE threat forces Plymouth to close parks from dusk until dawn
PLYMOUTH - All parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed from dusk until dawn after state health officials elevated the town's EEE risk status to high. Signs have been posted reminding neighbors that the risk for mosquito-borne illness will continue until the first frost.People in Plymouth are taking precautions against the high risk of Eastern equine encephalitis. EEE is a rare, but serious and potentially fatal disease spread to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito. Patients who survive EEE can be permanently disabled."At the end of the day we want to protect those people that live in...
Westport man to be enshrined into Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin of Westport, MA will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner.
PAWTUCKET FIRE STATION 1 BARBECUE – AUGUST 25 NOON
The City of Pawtucket will host a community barbecue to celebrate the official re-opening of Fire Station 1. Sunday, August 25th from 11 AM – 1 PM. The speaking program is at noon. WHERE:. Fire Station 1 – 394 West Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860.
Worcester: Two women found dead in Webster Square apartment building; man sought
WORCESTER — Two women were found stabbed to death in a Webster Square apartment building Saturday. Investigators are looking for a Belmont Street man in connection with what authorities are terming a homicide investigation. ...
5 things to watch when Patriots play in preseason finale
FOXBOROUGH – One more chance. That’s what roster bubble players have this weekend as the NFL wraps up its 2024 preseason. The Patriots will take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in their third and final exhibition game before the regular season starters. If you purchase a...
Central Mass. by the Numbers
2.8M Across five floors, almost 5,000 robots, over 1,000 employees. Those are the numbers that will push parcels through Amazon’s new 2.8-million-square-foot distribution center with a 650,000-square-foot blueprint, expected to rev up its conveyor belts in the coming months in Charlton. The building is expected to generate approximately 4,000 vehicle trips per day,...
Psychedelics show promise treating mental health issues. But are they ready for primetime?
When Emily Oneschuk left the Navy in the spring of 2022 after more than four years of active duty, she was struggling with her mental health. The Wakefield native was an explosive ordnance disposal and diving officer. She was also grieving her brother, who was shot and killed by his roommate right before she joined the Navy.
'Beyond proud': Mother of Olympics medalist Stephen Nedoroscik thrilled over victory
As a real-life Clark Kent from “Superman” lore, Worcester native and Florida transplant Stephen Nedoroscik captured television audiences and social media viewers as the unassuming, bespectacled gymnast-turned-medal-winning “Pommel Horse Guy” at the 2024 Summer Olympics. And behind every great Pommel Horse Guy, there’s a great Pommel Horse Mom. ...
Upcoming vigil to remember victims of overdose, substance abuse. What to know about it
QUINCY ‒ On a large screen outside city hall, the names and faces of lost sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, parents and loved ones will appear one after the other for a solid 30 minutes. The annual presentation drives home the scope and deep local impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic, which has claimed the lives of well over half-million Americans since the turn of the century. Quincy's 14th candlelight vigil in memory of those from Quincy...
See all homes sold in Worcester County, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24. There were 158 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,663-square-foot home on Peach Tree Street in West Boylston that sold for $450,000.
Plainville, North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, Mansfield and Franklin respond to 5 vehicle crash that injured 7 including 4 children
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 Saturday night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Plainville Fire received notification about a crash on Route 1 near Route 495. Upon arrival, paramedics came upon a five-vehicle crash with...
Humid, warm Sunday with isolated showers expected
Sunday kicks off with dry weather and any early morning fog quickly burning off. As the day heats up, expect some clouds to develop with a small chance of isolated showers, especially in the higher terrain. Most of us will stay dry. Highs will be in the lower to mid-80s,...
Police investigate overnight shooting in Boston
BOSTON — One person suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting Saturday night on Washington Street in Dorchester, police said. Officers responded to the reported shooting at 9:58 p.m. Police said the victim was seriously injured and the investigation involved homicide detectives. The victim was hospitalized for treatment. No arrests...
When is the MBTA closed? 1 major upcoming shutdown to know about
August has been a busy month for maintenance on the MBTA. But one lengthy shutdown of a portion of the transit network looms on the horizon. The T will close all service on the Braintree branch of the Red Line south of JFK/UMass for more than three weeks of track work in September.
MBTA’s service hours leave late-night travelers, workers stranded. Boston officials look for solutions
Anyone who has ever stayed until last call at a Boston bar will know that they had better be prepared to pay big bucks for a ride home. Boston is one of the only major cities in the country without late-night public transportation, which means that anyone who needs to get around after about 1 a.m., whether for work, travel or entertainment, has few options.
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