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Bridgewater residents warned of scammer impersonating a police officer
Police say a caller claiming to be a Bridgewater police lieutenant or detective has been calling residents, informing them there were warrants out for their arrest. The caller would tell residents that if they didn’t pay a fine, Bridgewater police would come arrest them.
Stolen truck smashed into Kingston gas station, ATM stolen, police say
KINGSTON, Mass. — Police in Kingston, Massachusetts, are investigating who was behind the theft of a white pickup truck that was used to drive through the front of a gas station and then used to steal the ATM inside. Kingston police said the thieves targeted the Mobil Gas Station...
3 officers from one police department. 3 newborns. 1 hospital. 1 day. Wow
WEYMOUTH − The Weymouth Police Department announced Thursday that two of their officers and a detective all received life-changing news − and all in the same day. The post to the department's Facebook page sharing the news, however, has nothing to do with crime or the three's processional lives. "Our WPD extended family is...
Will Bridgewater-Raynham be able to avoid layoffs? Here's what superintendent says
RAYNHAM — Bridgewater-Raynham officials are telling staff, faculty and parents to expect budget shortfalls in the upcoming school year, partially due to state aid not keeping up with inflation. “As it stands as of today, there will be positions left unfilled, and there may be reductions. We are continuing...
Jury returns verdict in killing of Duxbury dad by son
BROCKTON – The 22-year-old Duxbury man accused of drowning his father in 2021 was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury Thursday. Jack Callahan was 19 when prosecutors said he shoved the head of his 57-year-old father, Scott Callahan, under water multiple times in a Duxbury pond, killing him. Jack Callahan told police...
'Bring one of your yachts to town' — Brockton rally to save Good Sam slams Steward exec
BROCKTON — Brockton firefighters turned their union hall over to nurses Wednesday for a rally against the possible closure of Good Samaritan Medical Center. About 75 people attended what organizers billed as a community forum about the uncertain future of hospitals owned by Steward Health Care, including Good Sam.
'Run, don't walk!': Top 5 ice cream shops in the Brockton area, according to Yelp
Nothing beats a cool sweet treat on a hot spring or summer day. Now that the weather is warming, seasonal ice-cream stands have begun to open their doors to the public. Many ice cream shops in the Brockton area offer something unique — from homemade waffle cones at Ashland Farm Dairy, hundreds of flavors at Daddy’s Dairy, farm to table ice cream at Hornstra Farms, vintage candy-store vibes at Skinners Sugar House to decadent sundaes at Tom and Jimmy’s.
Morton Hospital president and CEO committed to Taunton hospital: Read her own words
Editor's note: Heidi Taylor is the president and CEO of Morton Hospital in Taunton. This letter to the community was submitted to the Gazette as concerns about the future of the hospital reach a tipping point. The Gazette decided to publish the letter unedited for the community to hear from Taylor. She is also scheduled to testify Wednesday afternoon in Taunton at a hearing on the status of health care affordability, quality and staffing at hospitals in southeastern Massachusetts, as well as Cape Cod and the Islands, hosted by the Senate Committee on Post Audit & Oversight, chaired by state...
General store in Hanover demolished. What will be built next
HANOVER – A building constructed more than 150 years ago was demolished Wednesday as the developer of nearby Merchants Row moves to expand the existing shopping center. The town’s building department this week green-lit a demolition permit for 2103 Washington St., which once held the Assinippi General Store and the Eating Establishment. ...
Dighton man reunites with police officers who saved his life
DIGHTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Two Dighton police officers who acted fast to save a man’s life in March were reunited with him at an event in the town. On Wednesday, Officers Kenneth Almeida and Aaron Swartz were presented with the letters of commendation for their responses to an emergency incident.
Man Hit With Stray Bullet On I-93 In Braintree As Road Rage Incident Intensifies
A stray bullet hit a man in the leg as he drove through Braintree Wednesday afternoon, April 24, when a road rage incident turned violent, police said. Although, he was not involved in the altercation. The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. on I-93. Officers said two cars driving north on th…
Legendary ‘70s-’80s rock bands coming to Mass. this summer: Where to buy tickets
Styx and Foreigner have announced their joint 2024 North American Tour called, “The Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” and it will kick off on June 11 in Grand Rapids, MI. The two bands will stop in Mansfield, MA at the Xfinity Center on Friday, August 2. Tickets are on sale now and fans can shop for the best seats and prices on reliable third-party ticket vendors such as StubHub and VividSeats.
GuChanYa Pastry to open second location in Attleboro Mother's Day weekend: Taunton Eats
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering...
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