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Hundreds of motorcycles ride for veterans in Southeast Massachusetts
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) — Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom motorcycle event Sunday. The event started at Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville and finished the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Fall River. Police escorts rode with the bikes to their destination.
See all homes sold in Norfolk County, May 19 to May 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Norfolk County reported from May 19 to May 25. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,718-square-foot home on Stanford Drive in Westwood that sold for $1,140,000. Franklin.
FEMA to visit Attleboro residents impacted by extreme weather
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin damage assessment in Attleboro today. Last month, FEMA approved Bristol county’s request for a disaster declaration based on the amount of damage incurred after several inches of rain fell back on Sept. 11 in 2023. The FEMA...
New program helps inmates prepare for life outside of prison
BRAINTREE - The new HOPE Center in Braintree, Massachusetts is helping people transition from life in prison back into society.What is the HOPE Center?HOPE stands for healing, opportunity, purpose and engagement. Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott pushed for the center to open when he was elected in 2021. He said the center extends its reach to the community helping to keep residents safe by reducing the risk for a convicted criminal to reoffend."When it comes to people who are incarcerated, people that go through the criminal justice system. These are your neighbors, these are your family, your friends. These are...
Town remarks on the sacrifices of those who served at Memorial Day ceremony
On a sunny Saturday morning, the town came together to honor those who have given their all in service to this nation. The North Attleborough Memorial Day parade started with the town’s Fire Department and ended with the North Attleborough High School Band, with the American Legion and Auxiliary, Metro-West Jeep Club, Veterans Advisory Board, Scouts, Elks and the Rehoboth Minuteman featured as well.
Providence customers asked to conserve water
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- According to the Webster County Emergency Management Facebook page, all Providence water customers are being asked to conserve water. The EMA reports there is storm damage to the city’s lake pump, and crews are working to get it operating again. The notice does not say as to when they think the pump […]
Lane split coming to Route 146 North in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said a traffic pattern change is coming to Route 146 North at the Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield. A lane split will be in place approaching the intersection, with the left lane using a recently completed...
Ask Alison: Questions on the roads across Southern New England
(WJAR) — On this edition of Ask Alison, Alison Bologna answers various questions on the roads across Southern New England. First, a question from Karen in Pawtucket. She is asking for clarification on the rules and regulations regarding school-speed cameras. Karen says they flash when there is no school.
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