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Rainbow bridge memorial provides solace for grieving pet owners in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Pet owners have a new place to go and mourn their pets who have passed away. A 'rainbow bridge' memorial is now located near the parking lot just off Rathbun Willard Drive in Highland Park. A while back, Sherri Dumont said her dog, 'Bentley' passed...
Weather Now: Beautiful Weather Today; Changes Next 2 Days
Good morning! I hope you had a nice weekend. Outside of a few showers on Sunday, the weather was great. This week, we have a few chances for showers, mainly in the first half of the week. This April 29th will be beautiful. The April 29th 37 years ago was...
East Providence police arrest Woonsocket man after car chase through East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Police Department have identified a man who stole a car and led police on a chase through North Providence Sunday. According to officials, 43-year-old Paul Molloy from Woonsocket was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, obstruction of a police officer, and eluding police.
Some pandemic-era restaurant rules to stay in effect in Massachusetts
ATTLEBORO, MASS. (WJAR) — A couple of dining adjustments related to the pandemic are here to stay for Massachusetts. To-go cocktails and outdoor dining have been signed into law to remain indefinitely. The Massachusetts legislature approved the rules Thursday. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Attleboro is one of several...
On April 28-29, 1987, a late season snowstorm hit southern New England
Rhode Islanders are getting ready to enjoy 70+ degree temperatures on Monday, but on this day 37 years ago, southern New England was dealing with a completely different type of weather. In late April, 1987, one of the most significant late-season snowstorms in recorded history hit southern New England. Providence...
Trial starts in conspiracy-fueled case of girlfriend charged in Boston police officer’s death
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — The trial of a Massachusetts woman who prosecutors say killed her Boston police officer boyfriend by intentionally driving her SUV into him begins Monday amid allegations of a vast police coverup. Karen Read, 44, of Mansfield, faces several charges including second degree murder in the...
Johnston police end 4-hour long standoff with man
Johnston police handled a 4-hour long standoff on Saturday morning due to a domestic dispute. According to Chief Mark Vieira, the department was called to Greenville Avenue at around 9:30 a.m.. When police arrived, they concluded that a male inside the house was violating a domestic no-contact order.
Wild turkey season is here. What you need to know before heading out.
Thanksgiving may still be a few months away, but for Bay State hunters, its turkey time. Monday marks the start of the spring wild turkey hunting season in Massachusetts, which lasts through May 25. During the season, hunters are allowed to bag two bearded turkeys, which may be culled on the same day. Per the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), wild turkey hunting is allowed in Wildlife Management Zones 1-13 (excluding Zone 14, which consists of the island of Nantucket) Monday through Saturday from a half hour before sunrise until noon through the end of the season.
Mass. State Lottery: $100,000 Mass Cash ticket sold at Swansea convenience store
A lucky Massachusetts State Lottery player won $100,000 Saturday after buying a winning Mass Cash ticket at a Swansea convenience store. The ticket — which won the game’s largest prize — was purchased for $1 at Swansea Mart on Wilbur Avenue. In Mass Cash, players choose five...
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