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Wareham Police undergoing rigorous training for active shooter and mass casualty events
“The Wareham Police Department has taken a proactive approach regarding training and tactics around active shooter and mass casualty events. Over the past several months, a team of Wareham Police officers along with firefighters from the Wareham and Onset Fire Departments have hosted a multi-agency active shooter training program. The training program is A.L.E.R.R.T (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training), an Active Attack Integrated Response Training Program (AAIR) www.alerrt.org. The Municipal Police Training Committee of Massachusetts (MPTC) has now adopted this training curriculum and it will be implemented in upcoming recruit academy classes across the Commonwealth.
Officials warn of rabid raccoon in Dartmouth area
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — Officials are warning the public to keep an eye out for rabid animals after a raccoon infected with the virus was spotted near the town line of Dartmouth and Westport. The Dartmouth Board of Health is asking the public to watch for oddly behaving wildlife...
Catch Bigger Black Sea Bass in Buzzards Bay
For a few glorious weeks in the late spring and early summer, large sea bass—which usually dwell over deep-water structure—invade Buzzards Bay, feeding and spawning along the way. With much of the action happening in depths less than 30 feet, anglers have the opportunity to target black sea bass in Buzzard Bay with freshwater bass tackle. And with a combination of sporty gear, big fish, easy accessibility for small boats and kayakers, and the promise of white, tasty fillets, it’s no wonder that this humble bottom fish draws in anglers from New York to Maine.
Bystanders rescue 4-year-old from near-drowning at Cape pond
The boy was discovered face-down in the pond at Goodwill Park in Falmouth. A 4-year-old boy was rescued from an apparent near-drowning at Grews Pond in Falmouth on Sunday afternoon. Beachgoers rescued the boy and performed life-saving resuscitation until he was breathing again, according to published reports. The Falmouth Fire...
'We cannot let this go.' Sandwich parents demand change after May 2 explicit app comments
During the Sandwich School Committee meeting on May 22, Heather Viola's voice shook as she recalled the mental anguish her children have undergone. On May 2 Sandwich Middle High School freshman and junior varsity baseball players uploaded derogatory and sexually explicit comments about the twins — one of whom is autistic — to a social media application on May 2. ...
Family fishing at Tihonet Pond
Families were thankful for the memories, even if the fish didn’t bite, at the annual Tihonet Pond fishing derby on Sunday, June 2, held by the Wankinquoah Rod and Gun Club. “It’s going especially well on a beautiful day," said Charles Murphy, director of the Club’s Junior Associates program.
Wareham vs. Wareham: Historic hoopers take on reigning champions
Only two squads of players have won Wareham High School’s three boys basketball championship titles, and on Friday, May 31, they became rivals. Members of Wareham High School’s 2010 Boys Basketball team took to the court against Wareham's 2023-2024 team, which won the last two MIAA Boys Basketball Division 4 State Championship titles.
Town stands up for shellfishers
Shellfishers of Wareham have sounded the alarm about a review of Buzzard Bay’s waters that could have a negative impact on the town’s shellfishing industry. Gary Buckminster, Director of Natural Resources with the Town of Wareham, explained the dangers on the horizon at a Select Board meeting on Tuesday, June 4.
Wicked Warm Wednesday
We have a warm Wednesday before us. Expect lots of sunshine and a few clouds with temperatures topping out in the lower-80s in areas away from the coast. Along the beaches, expect high temperatures near 75 at the beaches today. A warm front will start to impact Southern New England tonight with rain that will be locally heavy as well as the chance of thunderstorms. Thursday morning commute will likely be a slow one with localized road ponding due to heavy rain associated with thunderstorms and reduced visibilities. Showers and thunderstorms are here through noon with a chance of showers finishing out the day. Thursday highs will be in the lower-70s and it will be quite muggy. Friday begins early with a slight chance of a shower then clearing to mostly sunny. It will be a warm finish to the week with highs in the lower-80s. This weekend has a bit more optimism with Saturday’s forecast featuring a good deal of sunshine, cooler highs in the 70s and lower humidity. Sunday looks unsettled with mainly cloudy skies and the chance of showers. Monday will be unsettled too with highs in the 70s.
Video shows rare orca sighting off Cape Cod
CHATHAM - There was a rare killer whale sighting off Cape Cod, Massachusetts on Sunday.Paul van Steensel, owner of Cape Dreams Building & Design, said he was out fishing for tuna with some of his employees and family when they spotted the orca coming up for air about seven miles off Chatham. "It was a great experience for the 7 and 8-year-olds, even though they have no idea how special it was," van Steensel told WBZ-TV.Chatham orca may be 'Old Thom'The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy said it's "very exciting to see" an orca in Massachusetts waters. And this one appears to...
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