Manomet
LATEST NEWS
Plymouth Man charged after hitting police cruiser
WAREHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — A Plymouth man will be arraigned in court today after he hit a police cruiser during a traffic stop. 24-year-old Cameron McPhee was charged with operating under the influence, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to move over for an emergency vehicle, and possession of an open container of alcohol.
Nearly 90 percent of Plymouth’s registered voters fail to cast ballots in town election
A dreary day and few competitive races combined to produce a dismal turnout in Saturday’s annual town election, with just over 13 percent of registered voters casting ballots. In what was the only real semblance of drama heading into the in-person part of the voting, David Golden – the...
Driving to the Cape this summer? What to know before you go
The good news if you're traveling to the Cape this summer: The bridges haven't shut down for repairs — yet.The bad news: Traffic, lots of it.The big picture: More than 120,000 vehicles cross the Bourne and Sagamore bridges daily during the summer months, per data from the Cape Cod Commission.State of play: State crews gave the Bourne rotary, just south of the Bourne Bridge, a facelift, the Cape Cod Times reported.That includes new entry and exit lane barriers to better direct traffic.Yes, but: The changes will slightly alleviate traffic, not eliminate it altogether.Rotaries "don't behave well under extremely high volumes,...
Off-duty firefighters save man in cardiac arrest during hockey game in Pembroke
Duxbury firefighter Scott Hill and Braintree firefighter Brian Oriola performed CPR and revived the man, according to the Duxbury Fire Department.. Two off-duty firefighters saved a man’s life when he went into cardiac arrest while playing hockey last week. Duxbury firefighter Scott Hill and Braintree firefighter Brian Oriola stepped...
Lawsuits, development and a new beer garden
This is Jen Wagner, executive editor at The Patriot Ledger. Welcome to this week's edition of Your Week on the South Shore. Only for subscribers. As always, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this newsletter for more stories. I hope you're having a great weekend....
Water Street sewer project finally nears the finish line
Sewage is finally flowing through the new pipe under Water Street and the entire road is expected to open before the Memorial Day weekend, about a year and a half after work began. While the troubled project’s impact on the waterfront is about to come to an end, the court...
Stunning converted barn on Marion waterfront sells for nearly $2.8M: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling home is a secluded waterfront property on Blankenship Cove in Marion, with shared dock and beach, that sold for $2,742,268. Located at 596 Point Road, the stunning former barn converted to a year-round home, sits on a 2.8 acre private compound with views of Sippican Harbor and Buzzards Bay.
A pearl of an event: Wareham Oyster Festival returns
The Wareham Oyster Festival will return to Main Street on Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for its eighth annual occurrence. Organizers expect the Festival to be the largest yet, promising more food, vendors and musical performances as it celebrates a wide variety of local oysters. Over...
Flags are placed as sign of respect for Nemasket Hill Cemetery veterans
MIDDLEBORO — Flags were placed at Nemasket Hill Cemetery on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, to honor the more than 700 veterans buried there. A hardy crew of volunteers braved the rain to honor those who served in battles ranging from the King Philip’s War to the present by ensuring that an American flag flew at their final resting places.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.