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Morning showers before a pleasant Sunday in New England
Sunday will be pleasant despite a few morning showers. Expect more clouds than Saturday and a chance for some spotty showers in the evening, but the bulk of the day will remain dry. Both Sunday and Monday will see temperatures in the upper 60s with clearer skies on Monday. On...
Tick-borne virus in Massachusetts 'can invade central nervous system’
BOSTON — A confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus has been reported in the Bay State, according to officials who are warning residents to take precautions against the disease. The Sharon Health Department has confirmed the town’s first case of Powassan virus — which, like Lyme disease, is...
Thirft shops and boutiques; East Bridgewater's top earners: 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON − With the cost of just about everything soaring, Brockton residents are finding crafty ways to stay fashionable by thrifting without breaking their budget. So what are you waiting for? Let's go shopping in the Brockton area. An educator is again East Bridgewater's highest-paid employee, according to a...
Jewish community rallies in Boston against pro-Palestinian encampments at colleges
Members of the Jewish community held a rally Sunday in Boston to call attention to what they describe as growing antisemitism on college campuses as the war in Gaza continues. The rally, attended by hundreds, was held at Temple Israel of Boston in support of Jewish students across the country.
Plymouth Police Unveil New School Spirit-Themed Cruiser Designed with Student Input
Plymouth South Middle School's school spirit just got wheels—Cruiser #77, an economically fierce 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, is now part of the local police fleet, all dolled up in the school's green and gold. Decked out with Jaguars pride, the car also carries the school's rallying cry, "Be your best," a daily reminder for PSMS students.
Franklin Park Zoo welcomes three new baby animals (photos)
The Franklin Park Zoo has welcomed three new baby animals to the Boston zoo so far this spring — a Hartmann’s mountain zebra, a yellow-billed stork and a wattled crane, the zoo announced this week. A male Hartmann’s mountain zebra was born April 24 to parents Khumalo, 5,...
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