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Massachusetts Woman Sentenced for Civil Rights Conspiracy at D.C. Health Clinic
Paula Paulette Harlow, a 75-year-old from Kingston, Massachusetts, was handed a two-year prison sentence today for her involvement in a conspiracy that disrupted a Washington, D.C. reproductive health clinic. Harlow, along with nine other participants, was convicted of civil rights conspiracy and offenses under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, according to the Department of Justice.
Cow Chip Festival returns to Dighton
DIGHTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The annual Cow Chip Festival in Dighton is underway. The Dighton Lions Club has organized a weekend of carnival rides, music, and cow chips for more than 30 years. The football field at town hall is divided into “grids” to match a board, which residents...
Keohan should be reappointed to Community Preservation Committee
Bill Keohan, chair of the Community Preservation Committee, has done a remarkable job. For the last 20-plus years, Mr. Keohan has been the accomplished and energetic face of the CPC at Town Meeting. During this time, he has shepherded countless CPC articles through Town Meeting. He has earned many times over the respect of Town Meeting for his institutional knowledge of the Community Preservation Act and for his professionalism in presenting funding requests.
Work restarts on Rt. 24/140 in Taunton. What to know about timeline, new contractor, more
TAUNTON — After the abrupt halting of work last fall on the multi-million dollar and multi-year construction project for the Route 24/Route 140 interchange after the contractor walked off the job — work picked back up this past winter with a new contractor. The original contractor that walked...
Lakeville animal control officer honored by South Middleboro Grange
MIDDLEBORO — Lakeville Animal Control Officer David Frates was presented with the National Grange Community Citizen Award at a recent meeting of the South Middleboro Grange. He was praised by the Grange for his dedication and service to the Town of Lakeville and his devoted stewardship to care and shelter domestic and wild animals in need. The presentation was made by President of South Middleboro Grange Paula Goodwin.
HAZMAT team and firefighters respond to antifreeze spill at South County Hospital
The Hope Valley HAZMAT team, along with Kingston fire district firefighters, responded to South County Hospital at around 4:10 p.m. Friday for a reported chemical spill, according to South Kingstown Union Fire Chief Steven M. Pinch. Officials said about 75 gallons of a non-toxic antifreeze substance called ethylene glycol, which...
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, May 24
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Media to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous week’s top stories and introducing the public to the faces behind Wareham Week. In this week’s episode, editor Liam Mayo discusses this year’s Oyster Festival, the town’s Memorial Day ceremonies...
After positive rabies test in town, Dartmouth Police Department issues advisory
“Recently, a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Dartmouth, therefore; we are asking the public to keep a lookout for oddly behaving wildlife and to refrain from interacting with wild animals. If you or your pet has come in contact with wildlife, please call the Board...
Lebanon to Start Construction of New Roundabout Near Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Get ready for a traffic tangle near Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, folks. Starting this coming Monday, June 3, the city's got a major construction project kicking off – they're putting in a new roundabout at the intersection of Mt. Support Road and Lahaye Drive, so plan for some extra drive time if you're heading that way, as reported by the City of Lebanon.
5-story hotel at center of Lake Nippenicket development battle in Bridgewater. What to know
BRIDGEWATER — Residents opposed to another hotel being built on Lake Nippenicket in Bridgewater held up signs in protest. The standout last week, conducted along Route 104, is the latest in decades of advocacy against further development. The proposal at immediate issue is a five-story, 100-room hotel for a...
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