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Two incidents occurred in Wareham, Massachusetts this week. In the first incident, two 19-year-olds were arrested by Massachusetts State Police on drug trafficking charges. The arrest was made after the vehicle they were in was stopped for not having an inspection sticker. In the second incident, Wareham Police are seeking a couple accused of stealing $1,600 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty. They are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects.

A Freetown man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend at their Chace Road home. The victim was found brutally murdered and the suspect, Matthew Lucas, has been ordered held without bail. In a separate incident, Freetown police are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted suspect, Brandon Demoranville, who has several warrants out for his arrest. The search for Demoranville is unrelated to the murder investigation.

This week in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents included a large after-school brawl involving Abington High School students, a drug sweep resulting in 19 arrests, the appointment of a special prosecutor in an assault case, the capture of a wanted Brazilian citizen, and a murder case where a Bridgewater man pleaded not guilty to bludgeoning his neighbor to death with a hammer.

This week in New Bedford, Massachusetts, there were several incidents that occurred, including a shooting, a shooting victim expected to recover, a sentencing of a Fentanyl trafficker, and a police union survey highlighting work environment and job conditions.

Two incidents occurred in Falmouth, Massachusetts this week. In the first incident, a car crashed into a tree on Route 28 southbound, resulting in two injuries. The victims had to be extricated from the wreckage and were transported to Falmouth Hospital. The second incident involved a bicyclist being struck by a car on Acapesket Road at Lewis Street. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to Falmouth Hospital. Further details for both incidents are currently under investigation by Falmouth Police.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III said that a New Bedford fentanyl dealer was sentenced to nearly eight years in state prison. Felix Berrios Colon pled guilty to charges of trafficking in fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The 42-year-old was...

(ONSET, MA) The Onset-Wareham Fireworks Facebook page has revealed that the upcoming Onset Harvest Moon Festival has been postponed. The festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd, is one of several local events affected by the rainy September we’ve had thus far.

DUXBURY, Mass. — While there's nothing Briggs Kossmann can drive on land, on the water, the 10-year-old is in complete control. "It's really fun being independent," Kossmann said. "I love sailing my own boat." Despite having only been sailing for just over a year, Kossmann has already left many...

Select Board members voiced concerns for safety after announcing the state will be housing 24 unsheltered families at the Atlantic Motel, located at 7 Depot Street, during its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19. Select Board Clerk Jared Chadwick said he was unsure whether these families are from around the state or...

“Last night Chief 1, Engine 1, and Engine 4 responded to Route 195 for a reported car fire. On arrival, crews had heavy fire showing from the engine compartment which had started to spread into the passengers area. Engine 2 also responded but staged on North Street.”-Mattapoisett Fire Rescue.

On Thursday morning, student members of the Falmouth High School Hope Squad, along with their advisers, huddled together, clapped their hands and broke the huddle, yelling “hope squad” to finish off their meeting.  Student members, wearing gray sweatshirts with the Hope Squad logo written on the front, went on to join their regular classes of the day. Members of Hope Squad stand out as trusted classmates, someone to whom students can share their concerns and worries.  ...

MIDDLEBORO — On March 21, Liam Morrison, a 12-year-old seventh grader at Nichols Middle School in Middleboro was asked by school officials to change out of a T-shirt that read “there are only two genders.”. Morrison declined to change and was sent home. On May 5, after his...

Commuters to and from the Cape and Islands are no strangers to the traffic and delays that maintenance on the 88-year-old Bourne and Sagamore bridges brings to the region. But despite ample experience, the necessary work on the bridges underscores a deep frustration many commuters and residents alike harbor toward the aging infrastructure.

In this article, we're exploring two magnificent parks located in Buzzards Bay. Have you had the chance to visit either of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts in the comment section below!

Thanks to the generosity of the Mashpee Wampanoag Gaming Authority, the MWT Office for Victims of Crime is able to provide orange t-shirts to Tribal youth for ORANGE SHIRT DAY next week. Please pick up the shirts in the lobby Monday, September 25th- Friday, September 29th from 8:30am-12:30pm. While supplies...

For fifteen years, she worked as an investigator for the state. But it was her wedding bouquet that blossomed into a new career.

Mayor Jon Mitchell said the city is hiring for a new role in the housing department that will focus on putting vacant properties back on the market.

Matthew Lucas, 54, was ordered held without bail. He was found hiding in a shed nearby. A Freetown man was charged with murder after a woman he lived with was found dead in their home. Matthew Lucas, 54, was later found hiding in a nearby shed. He was ordered held...

There will be NO Used Book Sales at the Wareham Free Library for the months of October and November. The Holiday Fair will include a book sale on Friday, Dec. 1 and 2, and the Fair will be on Dec. 2. Thank you for your support!

After more than 40 years of service, barber and stylist Chris Gabriel closed the doors of Mr. Chris for the final time. Mr. Chris — known for hair care and for the roadside sale of Christmas trees, firewood, lawn furniture and even garden pavilions – was a fixture on Route 28 across from the police station.