Veterans and active service members can attend the performance by Jessica Lang Dance on Sat, Feb 10 for FREE. To get your free tickets, either order on-line with code: THANKYOU, call the box office at 508-994-2900 or visit us at 638 Purchase Street. GET TICKETS: zeiterion.org/jessica-lang-dance/ Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/516553748694961/ The …
Read More »Wareham police arrest six in Wednesday warrant sweep
On Wednesday, January 31st, Wareham Police Department detectives and troopers assigned to the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section unit conducted a warrant sweep throughout various areas of Wareham and arrested 6 individuals without incident. The arrested individuals were transported to the Wareham Police Department for booking and then …
Read More »New England Compounding Center Pharmacist Sentenced for Role in Nationwide Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
The former supervisory pharmacist of New England Compounding Center (NECC) was sentenced Wednesday in connection with the 2012 nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 and caused infections in 793 patients. Glenn Chin, 49, of Canton, Massachusetts, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to eight years …
Read More »Yes, Massachusetts has a move over law
Seems that too many drivers in Massachusetts don’t know about or ignore the “move over law” that protects emergency vehicles on the side of highways. Drivers must make an attempt to move over or slow down if changing lanes isn’t possible. Here is the text of the law: Section 7C: …
Read More »Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Identity Theft
A Worcester man pleaded guilty this week in federal court in Worcester to fraud and identity theft charges arising from unlawfully using the identity of a disabled Medicare beneficiary for 17 years. Jose Agosto, 51, pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud, four counts of misusing a Social Security …
Read More »Massachusetts Woman Indicted for Stealing $325,000 in Social Security and Veterans Benefits
A Leominster woman was arrested Wednesday and charged in federal court in Boston for theft of Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits. Joyce Progin, 70, was indicted on two counts of theft of public funds. Progin was released after appearing before U.S. District Court Chief Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy …
Read More »Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Illegal Reentry After Deportation
A Guatemalan national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to failing to register as a sex offender and to illegally reentering the United States after being deported. Jary Vincente Valenzuela, 27, a Guatemalan national formerly residing on Nantucket, pleaded guilty to one count of failing to register as …
Read More »Friendly’s introduces Nor’easter Pothole ice cream
In a funny marketing move, Friendly’s introduced a limited edition ‘Nor’easter Pothole’ ice cream that is sure to make a lot of people laugh. Freindly’s described the ice cream on their website: “Dig into this limited edition flavor made with chocolate ice cream, a fudge swirl, crushed chocolate crème cookies …
Read More »Advocates Urge Passage of Montigny Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill
Today, advocates for road safety took to Beacon Hill to call for Senator Montigny’s legislation to make Massachusetts the sixteenth state to ban the hand-held use of cell phones while driving. Medical professionals, law enforcement, transportation experts and families who lost loved ones echoed the need for urgent action. Last …
Read More »New Directions Southcoast 2018 Summer Jobs Application
New Directions Southcoast Inc. is announcing that starting Tuesday, February 20, 2018 summer job applications will be available to New Bedford youth age 14-21 from 2:00PM-4:00PM at the New Directions Youth Annex, 5 Dover St., 2nd floor, downtown New Bedford. Summer applications will be available in hard copy only at …
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