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MassWildlife has confirmed what many on the SouthCoast already knew: there is more than one bear that has been making its way through the region. Over the past few weeks, a black bear had become the talk of the SouthCoast as he was spotted in cities like Taunton, Fall River and New Bedford, as well as numerous suburban communities such as Dartmouth, Assonet and Acushnet.

(WJAR) — The Mansfield Police Department says an incident in town ended peacefully Monday morning. The department warned residents on social media to stay away from Erick Road due to police activity. Local police officers were assisted by members of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council for specialized help. The...

Inside their massive barn building, you'll find much more. This indoor mart is home to hundreds of vendors selling everything from gorgeous vintage jewelry and clothes to furniture, art, electronics, and even vacuums. This one-stop-shop has it all–from old to brand-new items. There's nothing like a day spent outdoors in the summer shopping for hidden gems and bargain hunting. From antique fairs to carnival-like atmospheres, Massachusetts is home to dozens of amazing flea markets filled with treasures you won't find anywhere else. Keep reading to learn more about one of the best and biggest flea markets in New England.

George C. Scott III and his son were found dead after New Bedford Police responded for a well-being check at 1643 Philips Road on Friday morning, June 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice. While officials did not release the boy's name, he was identified by the public as Dante...

BOSTON – The former owner of a beachfront restaurant and bar has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to concealing business income from the Internal Revenue Service and paying restaurant employees under the table. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 65-year-old Rudolph Ferrucci of Plymouth, has...

WHITMAN – At the end of an unbearably sad week, the Whitman-Hanson High girls lacrosse team found something, however small, to feel good about. A playoff win might not mean all that much, given the depth of the Panthers' grief, but they did muster a muted celebration following Saturday night's 15-6 conquest of Amherst-Pelham Regional in the Division 2 preliminary round. ...

MIDDLEBORO — Walt’s Mobile Closet will return to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry Saturday, June 24. Walt’s Mobile Closet is an organization that provides free gently used clothing and shoes to Food Pantry clients. The organization made its successful debut visit in March. The closet will be...

Three men stepped up as heroes when a Massachusetts husband attempted to kidnap his wife with a fake gun, according to cops in Plymouth. Officers received multiple calls at 9 a.m. on Friday regarding the defendant, a 39-year-old man whose name has not been released, “chasing a woman down the street with a gun,” police said in a Facebook statement. Cops claim he violated a restraining order by showing up at his estranged wife’s residence.

TAUNTON — The following students were named to the Top 10 of Taunton High School's class of 2023. 1. Mia Blennau, Valedictorian, daughter of Carolyn and Matthew Blennau, is an exceptional student who completed two dual enrollment courses and ten Advanced Placement classes, earning the College Board’s AP Scholar with Honor Award and National African American Recognition Award. She graduates from Taunton High School summa cum laude and received the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award for Academic Excellence. Mia was a finalist at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and earned Second Place at the Massachusetts Science Fair and First Place at the Regional Science Fair. She is a recipient of the Sanofi-Genzyme Corporation Distinguished Achievement Award and is a cancer researcher in the Young Empowered Scientists for Continued Research Engagement (CURE) program at Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center. Mia was the Class of 2023 Vice President, Founder and President of NextGen Med Club, Editor of THS of School Yearbook, and Public Relations Coordinator for the National Honor Society. Mia intends to study Health and Human Biology at Brown University’s competitive Program in Liberal Medical Education, which includes guaranteed early acceptance to Brown's Alpert Medical School.

The iconic 52-foot-tall milk bottle that rises from the parking lot at what is now G&S Pizza on Acushnet Avenue in the North End of New Bedford isn't the only milk bottle of its type in Massachusetts. New Bedford's bottle, erected in 1930 as part of Frates Dairy at 2840...

A brother and sister have been convicted on charges that they set fire to an occupied Plymouth County home, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced. After a 10-day trial in Brockton Superior Court, a jury found 26-year-old Jonathan Jironvil of Worcester guilty of three counts each of Attempted Murder, Malicious Destruction of Property and Witness Intimidation. His sister, 27-year-old Lucnalie Jironvil of Amherst, was convicted of three counts of Attempted Murder, and one count each of Arson and Malicious Destruction of Property. Sentencing will occur on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Brockton Superior Court.

WHITMAN, MASS. (WHDH) - A decades-old discovery has been made in a Whitman home. A woman found a math textbook dating back to 1813. She said she couldn’t justify selling it, so she came up with a creative way to leave a lasting legacy for her stepfather. Michelle Manning...

The 107th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is less than two months away, and organizers appeared on Michael and Maddie this morning to announce this year's headliners. As many know, Thursday night is traditionally the slot for a national headliner. This year will be no different. The Madeira Field will take a trip back to the 70's and 80's with a performance from Barry Goudreau's Engine Room (formerly of the band Boston).

MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Police in Mansfield gave the all clear after an apparent standoff overnight — and returned to the scene early Monday morning. Police responded to an apartment complex on Erick Road just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday for a well-being check. Acting Police Chief Gary Sullivan...

“I have been looking for my 15-year old son Jayden Morales since Friday. He’s been missing and the police are aware. He has not logged into any of his social media accounts either. Please help! He is light skin, 6’3, and around 200lbs. I am worried so much about...

The injury law firm Keches Law Group has filed a class-action lawsuit against Compass Medical after the based healthcare company abruptly closed all of its offices in Southeast Massachusetts Wednesday, leaving patients and employees in limbo.

At approximately 7:00pm pm Sunday night the New Bedford Police Department received 911 calls of a reported shooting on Acushnet Avenue. First-responders arrived at the corner of Tinkham Street and Acushnet Avenue in front of the Whiskey Lounge. Police learned that the victim of the shooting decided to not wait for an ambulance and was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital by a private vehicle, possibly a friend or family member.

A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly repeatedly stabbed another man Friday evening in Abington, Massachusetts. Police say they responded to a 911 call around 5 p.m. for a stabbing in the area of Rosie's Liquors and Deli at 751 Bedford Street. Officers found a 61-year-old man with...

George Scott III and 8-year-old Dante Hazard were found dead at their home on Phillips Road, according to a statement from the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. The man and child involved in an apparent murder-suicide in New Bedford Friday have been identified by officials. George Scott III and 8-year-old...

MARSHFIELD − The 300 members of Marshfield's Class of 2023 celebrated at a commencement ceremony at the school's football stadium Saturday. Dressed in green and white robes, the graduates filed onto the playing field as the high school band played "Pomp and Circumstance." Senior Spencer Powell's performance of the...