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Armed man arrested after barricading inside hotel in Wareham
A man was arrested on Friday after barricading himself and firing gunshots inside of his Wareham, Massachusetts, hotel room while children were inside, police said. Wareham Police responded to the Marriott Town Place Suites on Rosebrook Way shortly after 8p.m. following reports of possible gunshots in the bog area behind the hotel.
Plans for new entrance for high, middle school campus unveiled
As part of the project to replace or rehabilitate the town’s high school, a new way to enter and leave the campus is being reviewed. One of the plans discussed at the School Building Committee meeting on Aug. 14 was to close down one of the three softball fields at the middle and high school campus and use the space for the new entrance. The field to be closed down is not currently in use.
Habitat for Humanity and Cape builders association plan "Blitz Build" in Dennis in September
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod will team up to construct over five days a new affordable home. From Sept. 23-27, a team of professionals is expected to complete a Blitz Build for a three-bedroom Cape home on Jack Delaney Lane in...
Recover Fall River to hold Stand Against Stigma event across the city, also hold Overdose Awareness Day event
Recover Fall River will be hosting a memorial on August 31st, on the north side of Fall River City Hall to close Overdose Awareness month. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
36 hours in Provincetown, Massachusetts
A beachfront in Provincetown, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024. Despite a creeping sense of Hamptons-style gentrification, the town on the tip of Cape Cod, one of America’s oldest art colonies, remains a self-styled bohemian idyll. (Jesse Burke/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- Located at the tip of Cape Cod,...
Dublin Rose bids farewell with final party
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Dublin Rose held a final farewell party Friday night. The Irish pub in Seekonk celebrated a successful 11 years of business. Co-owners said the decision to close was not up to them. A Whole Foods Market will replace the pub. Seekonk town officials said the...
Here is where the City of Fall River currently stands concerning the Bank Street Armory
While it may seem to most Fall River residents that no movement has taken place recently concerning the Bank Street Armory, that is not totally accurate. Here is a timeline that got us to where we are today. Mayor Paul Coogan had previously approved the sale of the Bank Street...
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
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...
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 celebrates re-opening of Fire Station 1
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The city of Pawtucket is hosting an event to celebrate the grand re-opening of Fire Station 1. Mayor Don Grebien, Fire Chief John Trenteseaux, Public Safety Director Tina Goncalves, along with members of the city council were in attendance. The event, located at 394 West Ave., goes from 11 a.m. until […]
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
#Quincy Quarry News Weekly Fish Wrap: A Milestone Birthday and Yet Again the MBTA being the MBTA
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. The two most significant of the week for Quincy entailed a special event for Quincy Quarry News and the usual out of the MBTA. The milestonet?. Quincy Quarry News’ tenth birthday!. So much for those...
Top stories from The016.com, Saturday, August 24th
Experience the pulse of Worcester at your fingertips! Explore The016.com, the premier destination for the freshest and most extensive news coverage in town. Sign up today and stay ahead of the curve! Register now!. In The News. >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 82 today in Worcester. -When...
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...
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