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Plymouth County man charged with manslaughter in toddler son’s fatal overdose
Donald Humes is charged with murder after his son died of an acute methadone overdose in April of 2022, the District Attorney said. Two years after the death of a toddler from a methadone overdose, his father has been charged with manslaughter, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office announced.
14 of the best freshwater fishing spots in the Brockton, Taunton area
BROCKTON — Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to top your biggest catch or looking for something fun to do with your kids, Southeastern Massachusetts offers plenty of freshwater lakes and ponds perfect for fishing. Spend the day on a boat, canoe or kayak, or pick a shady...
Former Old Colony teacher accused of raping student gets new court date
WAREHAM — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher accused of raping a student has received a new date to return to court. Andre Arsenault appeared in Wareham District Court Thursday, May 2 on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or over — offenses allegedly committed towards an Old Colony student, according to reports.
'Sweetest dog in the world': Linus the Bridgewater Boxer hit by car. What happened?
BRIDGEWATER — Linus, a 6-year-old white Boxer described by his owner as "the sweetest dog in the world," was hit by a car on Oak Street in Bridgewater early Tuesday morning. A photo of Linus lying on the side of the road, which was circulated on a neighborhood Facebook group, received hundreds of reactions and comments from worried and outraged residents. ...
10 Mother's Day things to do: Sing with Elvis, arrange flowers or go out for brunch
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we celebrate the mothers who do everything and anything for their children. Since 1907, the second Sunday in May has been set aside to celebrate all of the mothers and women in our lives. We wanted to find where you can take...
More than 300 students choose not to go to Brockton schools. See how school choice works.
The Commonwealth’s school choice program provides options to parents. The program, in place since 1991, allows parents to enroll their children in public schools outside their hometown. While most students attend the closest school to them in their city or town, the program allows students to attend any Massachusetts...
Friends of jack Foundation Recognizes Pacheco Elementary School Staff and Teachers on National Superhero Day
As part of its celebration of Sunday’s National Superhero Day, the Friends of Jack Foundation last week recognized the staff and students at the Carlos Pacheco Elementary School in New Bedford. The New Bedford-based non-profit visited the school to help distribute superhero bags and pencils to all the students, and provided food and superhero capes for the staff. The Friends of Jack also dropped off a number of new toys which the staff uses throughout the year as an incentive for students’ positive behavior.
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