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Rare case of tick-borne virus reported in Sharon
SHARON - A rare tick-borne disease has been reported in Massachusetts. The town of Sharon recently confirmed a case of the potentially deadly Powassan virus.The town's website says this is the first time Powassan has been reported in Sharon, and residents are urged to take precautions against ticks. No information was released about the infected person. So far in 2024, two reported cases of the virus are being investigated in Massachusetts. The Powassan virus can be fatal. A Maine man in his 50s developed neurological symptoms and died from the illness after getting infected last year. Powassan virus symptomsAccording to the Massachusetts Department...
Multiple bear sightings reported in Wrentham, Ayer
Officials are warning residents to take down bird feeders as the spring sees bears emerging from their dens searching for food. In the Wrentham area, there have been several bear sightings this week, according to the Town of Wrentham & Plainville Animal Control. On Sunday, a bear was spotted on Foxboro Road trying to get into a bird feeder hanging from a porch window, and on Tuesday, animal control said it received nearly 10 emails about bear sightings.
Massachusetts State Troopers arrest woman for allegedly trafficking cocaine, other drugs
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that a Taunton woman was arrested got allegedly trafficking cocaine and other drugs. 38-year-old Kiana Mendes was charged with trafficking in cocaine, six counts of possession of a Class B substance, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen
Thursday, April 25, was a lucky day for one Bay Stater as they won $100,000 in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The "Mass Cash" ticket was sold in Methuen at Howe Street Superette at 163 Howe Street. The store will receive a bonus for the sale. The winner got all five numbers correct…
Man pleads not guilty to drunk driving manslaughter charges in fatal Christmas night crash
FALL RIVER — Adam Gauthier, formerly of Somerset, accused of killing three family members on Christmas night on the Veterans’ Memorial Bridge in an alleged drunk driving accident, pleaded not guilty to related charges on Wednesday in Bristol County Superior Court. Gauthier, 41, was indicted last month by a Bristol County grand jury on three counts of manslaughter while operating under the influence and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. ...
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