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4 Taunton employees earned more than $300,000. Here are the top 10 highest paid in 2023
TAUNTON — Which municipal employees made the most in Taunton in 2023? The Gazette analyzed salary data to find out. As in previous years the Gazette crunched the numbers, the list of top paid city employees is dominated by members of the police and fire departments. A total of 2,544 people were employed by the...
UPDATE: Bristol teen faces a judge in connection to child’s death
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Bristol woman who was arrested in connection with the death of her two-month-old child appeared in court in Providence Wednesday. Trista Thivierge appeared in court after posting $10,000 surety bail and no plea was entered. Thivierge is charged with child endangerment and obstructing a...
Mass. woman missing over a month found dead off trail in NY
The body of a Massachusetts woman who'd been missing for over a month was found off a trail in New York State, police said Tuesday. Fae Morgana Barbone, 40, had last been seen in early March, according to police. Barbone's body was found off the Taconic Crest Trail close to...
Easton Public Schools Receives Best Communities for Music Education Award
EASTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Easton Public Schools were were recognized as the Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The award is given to districts nationwide that demonstrate “outstanding efforts to provide music access and education to all students.” In order for schools to qualify, they must answer questions that involving their commitment to the music program that are reviewed an verified by school officials and Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
Third lane on Washington Bridge opening ahead of schedule
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A new third travel lane on 195 west over the Washington Bridge will open Friday night ahead of schedule. This is according to the director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Peter Alviti. He made the announcement yesterday after a road safety event.
Middleboro/Lakeville commuters: Temporary bus service coming. What to know in 60 seconds
People who use the Middleboro/Lakeville commuter rail station to get to and from Boston will have a slight detour coming soon. The MBTA announced Tuesday that train service between the Middleboro/Lakeville and Bridgewater platforms will be replaced by buses from Saturday, April 27, to Sunday, May 5. Here’s what this...
Judge in Karen Read trial says she will allow 3rd-party culprit defense as jury selection continues
Four jurors were seated Tuesday with the goal of having a total of 16 jurors for the trial. Another group of 90 new potential jurors are expected to show up to court Wednesday to begin the process all over again.
Road work taking place across Bristol County
FREETOWN, Mass. (WLNE) — Road work will be taking place across several towns in Bristol County this week. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation detailed repairs for roads in Freetown and Mansfield on Wednesday. MassDOT officials said crews will be repairing the bridge at Route 24 over the Assonet River...
Brockton man accused of murdering older brother held without bail. What happened in court
BROCKTON — The Brockton man accused of fatally shooting his older brother was ordered held without bail in Brockton District Court Thursday, according to reporting by WCVB. Jeremiah Abreu, 20, of Brockton, was arraigned in Brockton District Court on Thursday, April 11 on charges of murder, carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm without a license in connection with the March 31 shooting of his 27-year-old brother, Sedrick Abreu.
13-Year-Old Girl Suffers Traumatic Injuries in Horse Riding Accident in Plympton
A 13-year-old girl was left with serious injuries after a horse riding mishap in Plympton, Massachusetts, authorities report. The incident, which occurred shortly before 10 a.m. today, forced emergency services to call Boston Med Flight to the scene at Ballfield Landing Zone, behind the local fire station. Boston25 News documented that the girl, while seriously injured, was conscious and able to move her extremities when she was flown to Mass General Hospital.
Police searching for suspects after shots fired at Wendy’s in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — Police are searching for four suspects after shots were fired outside Wendy’s in Attleboro on Saturday. Attleboro Police Deputy Chief Timothy Cook said officers responded to Wendy’s on Washington Street around 8 p.m. for a disturbance involving a gun. Responding units found that...
New fireworks platform opens up whole park in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A new floating platform purchased by the town will allow fireworks at the town’s Fourth of July celebration to be shot off from the middle of the Wenscott Reservoir. It’s a game changer, says Mayor Charles Lombardi, for the annual event. Fire code to...
Coyote pups rescued. 'At a first glance, they could be mistaken for domestic dog pups'
A pair of coyote pups discovered in a yard in Rockland last week are being cared for on the Cape until they are ready for release, according to Rockland Animal Control Officer Ian Davidson. He said the pups were found on Rice Street by a resident in a debris pile...
Vehicle smashes into beauty supply business in Providence
(WJAR) — A vehicle smashed into a beauty supply business in Providence on Wednesday morning. A red minivan crashed into the storefront of 765 Broad St. before 10 a.m. An NBC 10 News crew noticed visible damage to the storefront, including a dislodged metal fixture, broken windows, and busted bricks.
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