“Marion Fire/EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash on County Rd, with injuries. Responding Marion Units: • A-3 • Engine-1 • Engine -2 Assistance from: • Wareham Ems • Marion police. • Rochester police.” -Marion Fire/EMS. Fire/EMS photo.

By Chris Lisinski and Colin A. Young State House News Service People who have been both vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 face an “extremely low” risk from the fast-spreading omicron variant, Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday as he defended his resistance to mandating mask-wearing or reimposing other mitigation measures. Top-ranking …

“Though I can’t believe that I have to put something out about this, I guess that as a 52 year old man, I have finally come to the realization that I have somehow morphed into my father, and that it is now my turn to say “What the h-e-double hockey …

During the holiday season, around 25% more waste is produced than usual. Some holiday traditions create waste, but by reusing, recycling, and choosing experiences over things we can reduce waste. “Residents may have questions about which items can be recycled curbside or at the Recycling Center (that is the new …

At approximately 11:10 a.m. yesterday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Bourne responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Route 195 westbound in Mattapoisett. Mattapoisett and Marion Police, Fire, and EMS also responded to assist. Upon their arrival they located a 2012 Honda Accord that, for reasons still under investigation, …

“Investigation Update: Arrest Made in Connection to Attempted Kidnapping in Roxbury: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Charles Marriro, 58, of Dorchester in the area of 131 Harold Street and charged him with Assault & Battery and Attempted Kidnapping. Circumstances surrounding the Incident: At about 2:40 PM on Wednesday, …

“Yesterday at 1219 hrs, Engine 8 was dispatched to Market Basket for a male approximately sixty years old experiencing a medical emergency in the parking lot. The male was accompanied by his sister. Engine 8 arrived in four minutes and found the male victim to be in cardiac arrest and …

“Santa’s sleigh won’t be the only thing delivering toys this holiday season. On Thursday, December 16, the Troop B Community Action Team (CAT) assisted the Young Mens’ Club of Hadley with a sizable donation to the Hampshire County Toys for Tots organization. Troop B CAT members Sergeant M. McNally, Troopers …

“Santa, along with some helpers from the New Bedford Police Department, went to random locations around the city to pass out toys to all the kids last night. Happy holidays from us to you???”-City of New Bedford Police Department. All photos by the New Bedford Police Department:

At 12:20 a.m. on Monday, December 20, Trooper Scott Boutell was on Route 2 in Westminster when his cruiser was passed by a Ford SUV with a defective exhaust that made excessive and unnecessary noise for any hour of the day. Trooper Boutell caught up to the vehicle and turned …