“The annual Buzz Off fundraising event was held yesterday at Gillette Stadium as a host of donors became heroes for children with cancer by raising money in exchange for the honor of getting their heads shaved. One participant, who really enjoyed herself, showed her unwavering support without having to have …
Read More »New England Wildlife Center rescue baby porcupine orphaned after mom was killed by car
“Porcupette sees the vet… This porcupette (baby porcupine) was orphaned after his mom was sadly hit by a car. Our rescue team was able to transport him back to our Cape hospital for assessment and fortunately found he did not sustain any injuries. Our vet team determined he was bright …
Read More »Massachusetts Fire Department “Move over for emergency vehicles. Don’t be THAT guy!”
“This is yet another reminder to slow down and proceed with caution around emergency vehicles with their lights on. Tower 1 was hit tonight on 93 while blocking traffic during a motor vehicle crash. None of the crew on scene were injured. The driver of the vehicle was taken into …
Read More »Scholarship presented in name of Massachusetts State Police Trooper who died from on-duty injuries
“On July 26th, 2018 Massachusetts State Police Trooper Thomas Devlin was conducting a routine traffic stop on Route 3 in Billerica when he was struck by a motorist who had failed to move over. Just over two years later, on September 3rd, 2020, he lost the fight to his injuries …
Read More »Boston Police Department honor the fallen at annual memorial mass
“Honoring the Fallen: Annual Police Memorial Mass Held at Mount Hope Cemetery: Honoring the Fallen took place on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Members of the Boston Police Department and Boston Police Relief Association gathered with friends and family at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan for a Memorial Mass in …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department to host annual “Fire Fighter Memorial Sunday”
“Our annual ‘Fire Fighter Memorial Sunday’ is taking place on June 12th. Each year, the New Bedford Fire Department holds this ceremony to honor our members who have passed. Please join us at 8:30 AM at the Firefighter’s Memorial located on the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Lake Street, New …
Read More »Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation awards $149,300 to 17 Southcoast non-profits
“Bristol County Savings Bank’s Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) marked its 25th Anniversary celebration with the awarding of grants totaling $149,300 to 17 non-profits in the SouthCoast Massachusetts area. All total, the Bank presented $365,800 in grants to 41 organizations in the New Bedford-Dartmouth/Fall River region, as well as …
Read More »New Bedford Police Resource Officer discuss bullying at Alma del Mar
“School Resource officer LeeAnne Fisher took some time yesterday with the great 4th grade kids and staff at Alma del Mar to discuss safety, bullying, and being kind. Great to see you all!” -City of New Bedford Police Department. City of New Bedford Police Department photo. City of New Bedford …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police, family of Trooper Tamar Bucci, lead Fenway Park pre-game ceremonies
“On May 31, The Massachusetts State Police was honored to accept an invitation from the Boston Red Sox to participate in the pregame ceremonies at historic Fenway Park. On a beautiful spring evening, the Massachusetts State Police Honor Guard joined the Bucci family for Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at the …
Read More »Massachusetts Police: ‘Follow an “If you care, leave it there.” policy when finding baby animals’
“This sweet fawn was found waiting for her mother – who sadly never returned for her. She is just one day old. While based on the circumstances surrounding this particular fawn, she was truly orphaned, however, this case serves as a good opportunity to remind folks that more often than …
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