“WHAT’S THAT RED STICKER? As part of the ongoing recognition of the 100th anniversary of the State Police Patrol, the uniformed patrol division of the Massachusetts State Police, Department cruisers are affixed with a sticker that replicates the first patch worn by those patrolmen. The patch, known as the “red …
Read More »ALDI, one of America’s fastest-growing retailers, opens new Dartmouth Store
ALDI, a leader in the grocery industry, will offer Dartmouth residents another option for smart, fast and easy grocery shopping as it opens its newest store at 200 North Dartmouth Mall. The new location is part of the company’s aggressive national expansion. ALDI operates more than 2,000 stores in 37 …
Read More »Massachusetts Rabies Task Force begins oral rabies vaccination campaign
“Distribution of oral #rabies vaccination (ORV) kicked off this morning from Plymouth Municipal Airport! Oral Rabies Vaccine baits will be distributed in Plymouth, Kingston, Carver, Middleboro, Rochester, Lakeville, Marion, Wareham, and the mainland portions of Bourne and Sandwich over the next two days. Two red and black helicopters will be …
Read More »Rochester Fire Department travels 22 days, 1,600 miles to honor line of duty deaths, those who perished in the 9/11 attacks
Mission Complete: Lt Kevin Richard and the Brotherhood Ride Team completed their mission of 22 days from Naples, Fla to Ground Zero, NYC riding to honor line of duty deaths from 2020 in Florida and to honor all of the men and women who died as a result of the …
Read More »Brockton School Teacher Surprised with Random Act of Kindness
Denise Gurley, a 4th Grade teacher at Gilmore Elementary School in Brockton posted about a recent experience at a Dollar Tree in a local community group. After seeing her post we reached out and asked her if it was OK to share it with our readers. This is what she …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police join other law enforcement agencies to mourn fallen Connecticut State Trooper Brian Mohl
“Thursday was a solemn day for the New England law enforcement community, as Troopers and Officers from all over gathered to mourn fallen Connecticut State Police Sgt. Brian Mohl, who died in the line of duty on Sept. 2 when his cruiser was swept away by floodwaters caused by Hurricane …
Read More »Health officials announce West Nile Virus infection in an alpaca; increased risk levels in Massachusetts
Residents urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first animal case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. WNV infection was diagnosed in an alpaca exposed to WNV in Middlesex County. Last week, DPH announced the …
Read More »Soaring towards success: 2021 peregrine falcon conservation in Massachusetts
Peregrine falcon restoration began in the late 1970s and MassWildlife continues to monitor nesting success of this resilient and fascinating species in Massachusetts. This year, 2021 marks the 35th year that wild peregrine falcons have successfully nested here in Massachusetts since their reintroduction. Known for their dive speeds of over …
Read More »MassDoT to hold virtual design public hearing for New Bedford’s County Street Improvement Project
What is happening? The purpose of the Design Public Hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the County Street Improvement Project in New Bedford, MA. All views and comments made at this hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 12, 2021 – September 17, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 12, 2021 – September 17, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Relaying gas services on Pleasant St working from Weld St to Austin …
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