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Man accused of stabbing another in Fall River held without bail
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — A man who is accused of stabbing another near a bus terminal in Fall River was held without bail at his arraignment on Monday. Rama Burch, 28, is accused of stabbing another man last Friday near the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Terminal bus terminal at around 3 p.m.
'Scary': Residents sound alarm about 3 dangerous Taunton intersections. What's being done?
TAUNTON — “I’ve met new neighbors because of car accidents right in front of our home,” Whittenton Street resident Trisha Fernandes said. Fernandes and her mother Diane live at 142 Whittenton St. in Taunton and are greatly concerned about the number of crashes occurring at the intersection of Whittenton and Washington streets, they said. ...
Troopers investigating crash in Taunton after vehicle flees traffic stop
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Troopers are investigating a crash in Taunton on Monday night. The Massachusetts State Police Department said the crash occurred on Cohannet Street. Police said the car involved in the crash fled from troopers on an earlier traffic stop. The driver was not present by the...
Grand entrance: Which former Westport athletes were inducted into the Hall of Fame?
WESTPORT — The Westport High School Athletics Hall of Fame swelled its ranks considerably during induction ceremonies on Sunday at White's of Westport. The Hall welcomed 13 athletes, including a pair of sibling combinations, as well as seven special award winners. MARTHA MANCHESTER. Class 1972. As part of two...
Two vehicles hit houses in Dartmouth crash
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — Two vehicles crashed into houses in Dartmouth on Monday. The Dartmouth Police Department said officers responded to the intersection of Alpha Street and Sharp Street for a report of a crash with injuries. Officials said an additional report shared that two separate vehicles hit separate...
Is there a change at the top? South Shore top 10 high school softball rankings
Middleboro was the South Shore's lone state champ in softball last spring, claiming the Division 3 crown with a 15-3 victory over Norton. Standing alone was kind of a theme of the Sachems' postseason drive as they became the first girls team to win a championship in the school's 100-plus-year history.
New Bedford City Council mows down move to fine residents $300 for unkept lawns
NEW BEDFORD — A proposal to fine homeowners up to $300 if their grass grows higher than eight inches was mowed down by city councilors. The proposed ordinance is called, "Duty of property owners to maintain yard and adjacent area." It would apply to "any adjacent sidewalk grass ribbons," as well as the yard. ...
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