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Coastal flood statement issued for 7 Massachusetts counties until Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 6:02 p.m. a coastal flood statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service states, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected...
'Environment of confinement': How Sheriff Buckley is changing the Barnstable County jail
HYANNIS — The point of putting people in jail, said Sheriff Donna Buckley, is to hold them accountable for their actions, but to also prepare them for release, for rejoining their families and communities as productive citizens, and to be less likely to commit crimes. “Reentry begins on day...
'History has been made.' Mashpee voters take $96.1M stand on more sewers, connections
MASHPEE — During the special and annual town meetings on Monday, voters overwhelmingly chose to pass clean water and wastewater initiatives. About 464 voters trickled into Mashpee Middle-High School, each being assigned to an electronic voting device for the first time. Town Moderator John Miller waited for most voters...
Wareham's Ajay Lopes has decided where he will play basketball next year
After he graduates from Wareham High next month, Ajay Lopes will be continuing his basketball career at Bridgton Academy, a college prep school in Maine. Bridgton Academy’s basketball program, which has won four NEPSAC AAA championships, is known for preparing athletes for Division I college basketball and beyond. "I thought it was the best...
New Bedford clinic offering day of free dental care
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 19, Cortland Dental's location on Hathaway Road will be offering free dental care including dental exams, emergency care, extractions and cleanings to uninsured or underinsured children and their families.
Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is Hiring in Fairhaven
Are you or someone you know looking for part time work? Calling all nature-lovers who enjoy being outside, working with your hands! Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is hiring for the part-time, seasonal position of Vineyard Assistant. Farming, landscaping, agricultural or horticultural experience is needed for this position. Hours are flexible!. Send...
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