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Deadly tick-borne disease confirmed in Mass. town
A rare deadly tick-borne disease was confirmed in a Massachusetts town. The Sharon Health Department confirmed the first case of Powassan virus, according to a release. And they are warning residents to take precautions. Powassan virus, like Lyme, is transmitted through infected ticks. The virus is considered rare, but the...
Driver arrested after crash that injured bicyclist in Hingham
HINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A driver was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol after a crash that seriously injured a bicyclist in Hingham early Friday morning, police announced. Hingham police said the crash involved an SUV and a bicycle at the intersection of Otis Street, Downer...
Norfolk County Sheriff opens H.O.P.E. Center to help former inmates transition back to society
BRAINTREE, Mass. — There's a new resource in Braintree, Massachusetts, for those looking for a second chance. The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office on Friday opened the H.O.P.E. Center, which will provide services including 12-step recovery, peer support groups and food/housing and employment assistance for people transitioning from incarceration.
Judge rules ‘Turtleboy’ blogger can attend Karen Read murder trial
The Holden man known as “Turtleboy” can attend the Karen Read murder trial, a Dedham District Court judge ruled on Friday, The Boston Globe reported. Aidan Kearney, 42, appeared in Dedham District Court for a pre-trial hearing. Unrelated to the Read trial, he was charged separately with violating a restraining order with his former girlfriend.
'Run, don't walk!': Top 5 ice cream shops in the Brockton area, according to Yelp
Nothing beats a cool sweet treat on a hot spring or summer day. Now that the weather is warming, seasonal ice-cream stands have begun to open their doors to the public. Many ice cream shops in the Brockton area offer something unique — from homemade waffle cones at Ashland Farm Dairy, hundreds of flavors at Daddy’s Dairy, farm to table ice cream at Hornstra Farms, vintage candy-store vibes at Skinners Sugar House to decadent sundaes at Tom and Jimmy’s.
Families plead with Brockton not to close virtual school — only school some have known
BROCKTON — Fred Bond is a fourth-grade student at the Brockton Virtual Learning Academy. Bond, who is 10 years old, has never known another school. But Bond will have to attend a physical school for fifth grade next year, as the city plans to close the Brockton Virtual Learning Academy's elementary-level program in June. ...
Police: Road rage shooting causes bullet to hit uninvolved car on I-93 in Braintree
State police say a bullet fired during a road rage shooting on the northbound side of Interstate 93 hit a car traveling on the opposite, southbound side near Exit 6 in Braintree around 2:50 p.m.
3 officers from one police department. 3 newborns. 1 hospital. 1 day. Wow
WEYMOUTH − The police announced Thursday that two of their officers and a detective all received life-changing news − and all in the same day. The post to the department's Facebook page sharing the news, however, has nothing to do with crime or the three's processional lives. "Our WPD extended family is always growing….BUT...
Kingston Carnival to require chaperones for teens after fight in Weymouth
KINGSTON - Fiesta Shows is making some changes to its entry policy following a fight that broke out among teens at its carnival in Weymouth last Friday night. Fists were seen flying and a young crowd cheering on two young girls captured on cellphone video. Brenda Martinez, 13, was in the crowd. "I was just scared at first, everybody saw the fight and was coming in and pushing us just to get the video," said Martinez. Her mother Jessica Figueroa was waiting in the parking lot of the Weymouth carnival and saw the commotion....
Brockton Middle School Students Create Their Own Clothing Line
BROCKTON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Jaziah Wilson and Jonathan Robalo are not only eighth graders at North Middle School in Brockton; they're also a pair of entrepreneurs. The two students started their own clothing line, The 222 Apparel, selling shirts, hoodies, sweat suits, and more. "We wanted to do...
Bridgewater residents warned of scammer impersonating a police officer
Police say a caller claiming to be a Bridgewater police lieutenant or detective has been calling residents, informing them there were warrants out for their arrest. The caller would tell residents that if they didn’t pay a fine, Bridgewater police would come arrest them.
Roof, gym floor replaced at early childhood center after storm
MIDDLEBORO — The roof and gym floor at Memorial Early Childhood Center have been repaired after damage from a December storm, Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School Committee members at their April 25 meeting. The storm damaged the roof, which subsequently led to issues with the gym floor,...
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