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Norfolk County Sheriff opens center to help people build stable lives after incarceration
The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office on Friday will open a center to offer support services to men who are transitioning out of the county jail, to help them re-enter society and rebuild their lives. The HOPE Center in Braintree will provide services including substance use treatment, 12-step recovery meetings, peer...
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.
Boston bouncer accused in stabbing death of 23-year-old Marine veteran expected to plead guilty
A 39-year-old East Boston man charged in connection with the stabbing death of a Marine veteran during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston 2022 is expected to change his plea Thursday.
The 'Brighton Breader' Mystery: Cubes Of Bread Dumped In Resident's Yard
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Brighton resident Abby Hall calls it “The Breadening.” Every two weeks for the past three years, she has walked out of her home to find bread in a corner of her front yard. “Every time, there’s just a pile of cubed white bread,”...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Man wins $1 million from $5 scratch ticket
A Massachusetts man won a $1 million prize from a lottery ticket he’d bought for $5 in his hometown. The prize was from the lottery’s “Waves of Cash” scratch ticket game, which was released on Aug. 1, 2023. There’s just one $1 million prize left to be claimed in the game as of April 25.
Celebrity chef Tiffani Faison hosting Big Queer Food Fest in Boston Sunday
A food festival is coming to Boston this weekend with the goal of creating a more diverse and accepting culinary landscape, one bite at a time. Big Queer Food Fest will be held in Boston for the very first time at High Street Place on Sunday, April 28. As part of BQFF’s On the Road series, which features food-focused events with LGBTQ+ chefs across the country, the event will be hosted by celebrity chef and Boston local Tiffani Faison.
Crews battle fire at Roslindale convenience store
BOSTON (WHDH) - Crews responded in Roslindale Wednesday night after a fire broke out in a convenience store. The fire happened at Henry’s Market on South Street, drawing firefighters to the scene shortly before midnight, according to the Boston Fire Department. The fire department in a post on X...
City councilor calls on Boston police to address drag racing, illegal vehicle gatherings after Back Bay incident
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn wrote a letter urging BPD to investigate a gathering of people and cars drag racing and doing donuts at 2 a.m. Sunday. A Boston city councilor is calling on the Boston Police Department to take action against street racing and other dangerous road activity after numerous vehicles were reported drag racing and doing donuts early in the morning in Back Bay over the weekend.
Multiple bear sightings reported in Wrentham, Ayer
Officials are warning residents to take down bird feeders as the spring sees bears emerging from their dens searching for food. In the Wrentham area, there have been several bear sightings this week, according to the Town of Wrentham & Plainville Animal Control. On Sunday, a bear was spotted on Foxboro Road trying to get into a bird feeder hanging from a porch window, and on Tuesday, animal control said it received nearly 10 emails about bear sightings.
Hingham to be featured on Chronicle Monday night
Get ready, Hingham residents! Our town is stepping into the spotlight on Monday night at 7 PM on WCVB Chronicle. As part of a special series exploring town nicknames, Chronicle will be featuring Hingham, showcasing its rich history and unique character. One of the highlights of the episode will be...
'Treasure hunt': Grab designer bargains at these 4 Brockton-area thrift shops and boutiques
BROCKTON — With the cost of just about everything soaring, Brockton residents are finding crafty ways to stay fashionable by thrifting without breaking their budget or hurting the environment. Some may find shopping for secondhand clothes an out-of-this-world concept, but for others, it's what keeps them afloat as fashionistas.
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.
Former Weymouth cop punched detainee 13 times. What happened in court
A former Weymouth police officer has pleaded guilty to punching a handcuffed man 13 times with a closed fist without justification. Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. ...
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