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Patients devastated after Steward closes cancer care center in Brockton
BROCKTON - Another headache for patients of Steward Health Care. Cancer patients now must go elsewhere for treatment, after their clinic suddenly shut down. Steward Medical Group officials say the hematology oncology service at its Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton has temporarily paused, "because the physician left, and will be re-opened as soon as we recruit a new one.""Like I lost part of my family"Now scores of cancer patients like Kristin Thompson are left scrambling for care. When you've gone through the fight of your life like Thompson, your place of care of is more than just a hospital,...
Did you miss your prom? You now have a chance to attend one. Here's how.
MIDDLEBORO -- Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and put on your party attire because the Adult Prom is coming back to town at The Alley Theatre in downtown Middleboro. On May 18, adults of all ages, across the South Coast and beyond, are invited to attend a night of music and fun. Lorna Brunelle, the event coordinator and owner of The Alley Theatre, hosted the Adult Prom last year on the patio. ...
Haitian migrants staying at Norton hotel find home in Taunton church — 2 even baptized
NORTON — It’s been nearly 10 months since families from Haiti first settled into the Extended Stay America hotel on South Washington Street in Norton, as part of the state’s Emergency Assistance shelter program. Since then, some members of those families have become part of a religious congregation a mile away in Taunton — to the extent that two adults were recently baptized, according to Pastor Moise Jecrois. ...
Opinion: Hingham Girl Scout Troop Collecting School Supplies
Did you know that about 15 million students in the US don’t have basic school supplies? Also, 95% of elementary teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies. And, families can expect to spend an average of $890 on school supplies. We are Girl Scout Troop #67831, and for our Silver Award Project, we are collecting school supplies to give to schools in need in Brockton. You can help by dropping off new and gently used school supplies in the donation boxes at The Barrel (Hingham location), the Hingham Girl Scout House, and AZ Studios. We are collecting:
50 lithium-ion battery fires identified in last six months in Massachusetts
BROCKTON - The state Fire Marshal's office flagged 50 lithium-ion fires in Massachusetts in the last six months. A new tracking system is helping them identify dangerous patterns. "We realized we were having a more of a problem than we thought," Brockton Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Marchetti told WBZ-TV. "They're in our everyday life: cellphones, laptops, every tool we use now, vehicles. Everything we do." Lithium-ion battery fires burn up to 2,000 degreesThese small batteries pack a big punch, so when they do explode, it requires more manpower to contain. "A normal fire is 500-800 degrees. These fires will burn up to 2,000...
Brockton Couple Will Host Final Road Race For Local Kids After 47 Years
BROCKTON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A couple has been hosting the Brockton Kids Road Races for children in their community for almost 50 years, but the upcoming race on Saturday, April 27, will be the last one. Dave and Judy Gorman’s children were part of Brockton Community Schools' road...
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