“It’s that time of year again – when people yell at strangers on the internet about proper pumpkin care and wildlife health. ? There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so your favorite wildlife nerds at USFWS are sharing a friendly PSA below with key facts and considerations this spooky …

“This weekend’s small craft advisories were not to be ignored by any means and it created numerous vessel in distress calls from Dartmouth to Wareham. In addition to Wareham and Onset Fire responding to the vessel in distress with people in the water off of Dartmouth, Wareham had two additional …

“Because fall is the breeding season for both moose and white-tailed deer, MassWildlife reminds motorists to be mindful of increased deer and moose activity, especially during early morning and evening hours. Moose, found in central and western parts of Massachusetts, breed in September and October. White-tailed deer breed from late …

At 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Massachusetts State Police responded to a crash in South Boston involving a minivan and flatbed tow truck that resulted in the death of the minivan’s operator. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica was westbound on South Boston Bypass Road, just east of Frontage …

METHUEN — Chief Scott J. McNamara reports that the Methuen Police Department arrested and charged two women in connection with the physical abuse of a 10-year-old child on a bus contracted with Methuen Public Schools. On Friday, Sept. 29, Methuen Public Schools contacted the Methuen Police Department regarding an inquiry …

“On Saturday, October 7th around 5:40 P.M., Wareham Fire received a report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident with one vehicle rolled over on its side. C-2 (A/C Haskell), Engine 1 (Shift 1), and Rescue 1 (call back personnel) responded to the intersection of Cranberry Highway and Carver Road. …

“Trooper Matthew McRae departed from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown on his way home. The Association is thankful to witness yet another significant milestone in Trooper McRae’s recovery. As he recovers, we can only hope for a return to full duty. Trooper McRae was struck by an alleged drunk driver …

“…are you ready for it? Listen, this was bound to happen eventually. Long story short: the director and her assistant are obnoxious ‘Swifties,’ so we have a litter that will be Enchanted to meet you! Meet the Taylor’s version litter. It’s been a cruel summer with kitten season hitting us …

“Yesterday, a 5-year-old child went missing in Warren, Massachusetts. An extensive search, including our dedicated Troopers and Sergeants assigned to the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), K-9 units, Airwing, and SP Brookfield, in collaboration with our local law enforcement partners, was swiftly initiated. Remarkably, within about half an hour of …

“Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhen say that the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments are investigating after a local church was vandalized and a fire was set on Friday. One or more people are believed to have entered St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at …