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Massachusetts Enjoys Unseasonably Warm Spell; Cooler, Showery Weather on the Horizon
Meteorological whims are granting Massachusetts an early taste of summer with temperatures expected to hit the mid-70s in some areas today, reports the National Weather Service. Not everyone in the region will feel the heat, however, as coastal areas from the Seacoast of New Hampshire to Cape Ann, and notably southeast Massachusetts—the Cape and Islands included—are due to experience cooler conditions.
Ashland doctor pleads guilty to attacking police on Jan. 6
Prosecutors said Jacquelyn Starer breached the U.S. Capitol building and punched a police officer in a standoff near the Rotunda. Jacquelyn Starer, a 70-year-old Ashland doctor, pleaded guilty Tuesday to attacking a police officer and other offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. In total,...
South Shore church property is one (big) step closer to development. What is next
BRAINTREE – The town council unanimously approved a rezone request for a local developer to build townhomes on a former Catholic church property. The change allows the property to be redeveloped where the buildings are clustered on the former St. Thomas More Church property and in turn preserve between three and five acres of land.
14 of the best freshwater fishing spots in the Brockton, Taunton area
BROCKTON — Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to top your biggest catch or looking for something fun to do with your kids, Southeastern Massachusetts offers plenty of freshwater lakes and ponds perfect for fishing. Spend the day on a boat, canoe or kayak, or pick a shady...
Man faces charges after crashing into Bellingham home
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — A man was arrested yesterday after police say he crashed into a house yesterday. The accident happened on Ray Avenue. 46-year-old Christopher Lockwood is facing charges of operating under the influence, operating to endanger, and possession of heroin. Lockwood is expected to be arraigned at...
Back Bay condo where Tom Brady sacked out listed for $8.49m
Three-bedroom Back Bay unit underwent a gut renovation and takes up the entire second floor. Tom Brady may no longer hang his helmet in Boston, but the former Patriots quarterback’s real estate legacy still reigns supreme. Available in an off-market listing for $8,495,000, the GOAT’s former Back Bay unit will officially hit the market on Friday.
5 South Shore summertime spots reopen for the season. Where to go
Daffodils blooming. Leaf buds appearing on trees and shrubs. The return of wintering birds to backyard feeders. All signs that nicer weather might actually be ready to stick around for more than just a day or two at a time. Another sure sign of spring has a little more flavor...
Boston Police Arrest Two Suspects in a Series of Vehicle Break-Ins in Dorchester
In a late-night sting in Dorchester, Boston police arrested two suspects charged with break-ins. The Boston Police Department reported that Samil Mejia, 39, and Nicolete Park, 29, both from Boston, were nabbed on charges related to illegal entry into motor vehicles. After officers got the scoop on a vehicle break-in...
Lobby push aims to propel doggie day care standards
Animal advocates from around the state focused their annual lobbying push on bills calling for safety standards in the doggie day care industry, banning the use of big animals in circuses, and pushing back against dog breed discrimination.
More than 300 students choose not to go to Brockton schools. See how school choice works.
The Commonwealth’s school choice program provides options to parents. The program, in place since 1991, allows parents to enroll their children in public schools outside their hometown. While most students attend the closest school to them in their city or town, the program allows students to attend any Massachusetts...
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