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“Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Attorney General Maura Healey, and leaders from the recovery community for a roundtable discussion on the Baker-Polito Administration’s collaborative progress in confronting the opioid epidemic over the past eight years. The roundtable discussion …

“On Tuesday, November 29, at 9:14 a.m., the Wareham Fire Department was alerted to a gas leak on Swifts Beach Road. Engine 1, Engine 5, Tower 1, and C-3 (Asst. Chief Rogers) responded and determined there was a significant gas leak caused by a utility company working in the area. …

“For the 38th straight year, the Massachusetts State Police are proud to assist the United States Marine Corps Reserve with the annual Toys for Tots holiday drive. Donors may drop off new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for boys or girls, ages infant to 14, at any State Police Barracks across Massachusetts …

“Schedule announced for Ward 3 Preliminary and Special Election. The Board of Election Commissioners is advising the public that nomination papers are now available for the Ward 3 Preliminary Special Election. Candidates can pick up their nomination papers, election calendar, and information packet at City Hall located at 133 William …

Longtime public servant, Veterans Advisory Board chairman and government fiscal analyst pledges a “Back to Basics” focus on constituent services. “Lifelong city resident Bob Bromley is running for the Ward 3 City Council seat in the upcoming special election to focus on constituent services and the concerns of residents of …

“Dickens’ holiday classic the basis of devised theater production by students, Dec. 2-4. How do you take a time-honored holiday classic and make it relevant for today’s audiences and issues? This year, the New Bedford High School Drama Club tackled that challenge as a devised theater project – “a process …

“Yesterday at 4:20pm, multiple 911 calls were received reporting a garage fire in the rear of 251 Phillips Ave. Command Unit 1, District Chief Dave Cooper reported a large camper in the rear tard fully involved with multiple exposures, which included two detached garages and a wood-frame three family home. …

“Lakeville Fire was alerted to a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger car just before 12:30 pm yesterday. Call-back staffing was available for response due to multiple prior emergencies. Ambulance 2, Engine 1, Car 1, and Car 2 responded to the scene. On arrival, Lakeville Fire found an adult …

“In total, 120 critically endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles and 33 green turtles have been admitted to our hospital. Many of these turtles suffer from dehydration and pneumonia — all symptoms of cold-stunning. The number of cold-stunned sea turtles has risen over the last 20 years from about 50 in the …

As announced on its Facebook page earlier today from owner Cheri Lindsey: “To My Amazing Customers, It is with a very heavy heart that I write this announcement. Unfortunately, after 74 years of being in business, Lindsey’s Family Restaurant has closed its doors for good. This decision was not made …