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Martha's Vineyard Times

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Vineyard Wind fully up and running

Vineyard Wind 1 has reached full commercial operations, a final milestone in a years-long project that’s experienced multiple setbacks along the way. “On Thursday, October 29, Vineyard Wind 1 reached full commercial operations, further strengthening New England’s energy supply,” Craig Gilvarg, a Vineyard Wind spokesperson, said in a statement.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d
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Cape Cod Times

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This Woods Hole cat beat 100+ rivals. Cape Cod readers say she’s the cutest

We now know who the cutest cat on Cape Cod is. According to our readers, the winner of the Cape Cod Times cutest cat contest is: Mika. The newly-crowned cat is 8 years old and lives in Woods Hole, according to her owner. She came out on top after garnering 57% of the votes in the final round . Mika's victory caps off a contest that featured over 100 entries and had five rounds of voting over the last two weeks. Congratulations, Mika! This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: This Woods Hole cat beat 100+ rivals. Cape Cod readers say she’s the cutest

Falmouth, MA · 1d

The Standard-Times

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New Bedford man gets life sentence for deadly gold chain robbery

FALL RIVER – A 23-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting a man to death to steal his gold chain in August 2024 . Prosecutors said victim Aaron Britto, 44, was shot multiple times and his chain was removed as he lay on the ground. He was then shot again. Prosecutors said Britto had attended the New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament earlier on the night of Aug. 3 with his son. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that 23-year-old Anthony Jalo, of New Bedford, was convicted of first-degree murder, armed robbery and carrying a firearm on Nov. 5 after a three-week jury trial in the Fall River Superior Court. Jalo was sentenced by Judge Raffi Yessayan to serve life without the possibility of parole on the murder charge, three to five years concurrent for unlawful carrying of a firearm and 10 to 15 years from and after on the armed robbery charge. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Matthew Sylvia and Shawn Guilderson.On Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at approximately 1:36 a.m., New Bedford Police received a 911 call for shots fired and a man not breathing in the

New Bedford, MA · 2d

nantucketcurrent.com

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Nantucket Planning Director Leslie Snell Placed On Administrative Leave

Nantucket planning director Leslie Snell has been placed on administrative leave, a source told the Current this week. The decision to place Snell on leave was allegedly made after an executive session meeting of the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) last Thursday, October 29th. That meeting was conducted “to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.”

Nantucket, MA · 2d
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Four-Car Crash in New Bedford Leaves Multiple Injured, Including Child

Multiple people were injured in a four-vehicle crash at the intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Fox Street in New Bedford on the afternoon of Thursday, November 5, 2026. Emergency responders were called to the scene. According to initial accounts citing authorities, one woman suffered facial bleeding and vision problems, while a second woman reported pain in her arm and hip.

New Bedford, MA · 8h

FUN 107

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New Bedford Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years for Repeated Domestic Assaults

Michael Silva sentenced to 2.5 years in Bristol County House of Correction for New Bedford domestic assault and restraining order charges.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

nantucketcurrent.com

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Wind Turbine At High School Has Been Offline Since Late September

A power surge during the nor'easter affected the turbine's control boards. A power surge that occurred during the rare fall nor'easter that hit the island in late September damaged the control boards of the wind turbine at Nantucket High School, and the unit has been offline for more than a month as a result.

Nantucket, MA · 1d

capeandislands.org

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'Tide Together' project to monitor Cape Cod coastal water levels

Tide Together: Regional Water Level Network, a new WHOI Sea Grant project, will help Cape Cod towns predict and respond to coastal flooding by installing 30 small water level sensors along the shore. The two-year project is supported by NOAA’s Disaster Preparedness Program and is designed to improve coastal resilience...

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 3d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Massachusetts Barroom Stabbing Suspect Caught In Connecticut After Multistate Manhunt

US Marshals A late-night bar fight in coastal Massachusetts left two patrons with critical stab...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod may get rain instead of Thanksgiving snow, almanac says

Will it snow on Cape Cod on Thanksgiving this year? Don't count on it, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac . Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, this year, and travelers across the country could encounter "a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow" over the course of the holiday week, per the Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving Weather Forecast . The long-range outlook is based on solar science, climatology, and meteorology. The week of Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. If you're planning a trip, be sure to check the forecast regularly as the holiday approaches, so you can prepare for potential weather-related travel snags. Snow could fall in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, while Alaska is also expected to see some flakes near the end of November, the almanac said. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for Massachusetts with less than a month to go to Thanksgiving. Will it snow in Massachusetts on Thanksgiving? What Old Farmer's Almanac says Snow is unlikely to fall in Massachusetts this Thanksgiving. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range forecast , Bay Staters can expect a rainy but mild-temperatured holiday. In the western portion of

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 11h

newbedfordguide.com

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He Left the Boat and Disappeared: New Bedford Police Launch Urgent Search for Missing Fisherman

The New Bedford Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christopher, pictured in the attached photos. Christopher is an out-of-state fisherman who left his vessel last night and has not returned. He was last seen at approximately 8:30 PM, walking away from Homer’s Wharf toward Walnut Street. At the time, Christopher was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a baseball cap.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Junior high football earns league title

The Martha’s Vineyard junior high football team, made up of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from around the Island, known as the Mariners, defeated Mashpee 28-22 Thursday and claimed the Cape Cod Youth Football League championship. The game was tied 22-22 late in the fourth quarter when the Island’s...

Martha'S Vineyard, MA · 2d

theweektoday.com

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Residents clear the clutter at recycling event

Gil Ricci of The Great White Shred helps William Harrison of Plymouth unload his old documents. Photo by Erin Darling. Over a ton of paper was shredded during Saturday's recycling event. Photo by Erin Darling. Volunteers like Ron Johnson helped residents unload their recyclables at the Wareham Recycling Center on...

Wareham, MA · 1d

theweektoday.com

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Marion police chief receives national public safety award

MARION — Police Chief Richard Nighelli at the national Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative's 10th annual awards ceremony on Oct. 21. Photo source: Marion Police Department. MARION — Police Chief Richard Nighelli at the national Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative's 10th annual awards ceremony on Oct. 21....

Marion, MA · 2d

nantucketcurrent.com

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Town Proposes Doubling Parking Ticket Fines

A public hearing has been scheduled to consider raising the fine for overtime parking tickets from $25 to $50 per violation. We all know that slight feeling of dread: walking back to your car in downtown Nantucket and spotting that little slip of paper tucked under the windshield wiper. And soon, it might cost even more to pay for those parking tickets.

Nantucket, MA · 1d

Turnto10.com

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Street flooding reported around Southern New England

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Hours of heavy rain Friday led to reports of street flooding across Southern New England. Cars navigated deep water on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, a common spot for street flooding. Street flooding was also reported in Somerset. New Bedford police said "significant flooding" was...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Aquatic pollution concerns persist for Jordan’s Nursery

Ways to mitigate excessive loads of nitrogen spilling into Lagoon Pond from a new nursery in Oak Bluffs was top of mind for commissioners at a hearing last week, particularly with lingering questions of potential employee housing not yet built. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) continued its hearing for Jordan’s...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Southeastern Massachusetts

A SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team.

Massachusetts · 1d