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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Fairhaven

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state, and are …

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Massachusetts bill would push abortion age from 18 to 16

Massachusetts Senator Michael Barrett (Democrat) is presenting a bill that would push the age of consent for abortion in Massachusetts from 18 years old to 16. It would also allow for children under 16 to only need one parent’s signature – currently children need the signatures of both parents. Here’s …

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HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is seeking to fill a Director of Purchasing Position

PAY: $75,493 – $94,373 Plans, organizes, and supervises purchasing functions of City Departments; oversees major purchases and negotiates contracts with vendors; responds to inquiries regarding processes or bid status, negotiate terms and conditions with vendors and service providers; achieves Department objectives and goals within the budget. Provides support to the …

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Two New York Men arrested with 13 pounds of heroin in Chicopee

This morning, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Trooper Matthew Stone, assigned to the State Police Barracks in Springfield, stopped a Toyota Venza on Route 391 northbound by Exit 6 in the city of Chicopee for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle contained three occupants. The operator was identified as ERIK BATISTA-REYES, …

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