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Chris Lisinski State House News Service Landlords who are unable to remove non-paying tenants due to a statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures face “potentially devastating” economic harm, an attorney argued in Suffolk Superior Court Thursday. A lawyer representing landlords squared off with attorneys for Massachusetts and a range of …

A Plainville man was arrested yesterday and charged with attempted enticement of a minor. David Cerasuolo, 47, of Plainville, Mass., was charged by criminal complaint with one count of coercion and enticement of a minor, or attempt thereof. Following an initial appearance via videoconference in federal court in Boston, Cerasuolo …

Katie Lannan State House News Service Cape Cod officials aired their frustrations Thursday with private house parties they said have contributed to an uptick of cases in the region, and urged residents to continue wearing masks, practicing social distancing and otherwise complying with public health guidance. “There’s evidence that the …

If you are a fan of Dunkin’s your favorite location may be affected by recent news. The quintessential New England coffee destination Dunkin’ announced they will be closing 800 locations – approximately 8% of their stores – throughout the U.S. In addition, the company stated that closures may be extended …

Police Chief Edward J. Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw report that the Taunton Police and Fire Departments responded to a residence Wednesday evening for a report of an unresponsive child in a swimming pool. At approximately 5:30p.m., Taunton Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to an address on Washington …

Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service If supervised drug consumption sites were allowed in Massachusetts, Wrentham resident Lynn Wencus said the child she lost to overdose might still be alive today. “As long as somebody is breathing, there’s always a chance for recovery,” the Team Sharing member said during …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that the risk level for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus in the communities of Carver and Middleborough in southeastern Massachusetts has been increased from moderate to high. This risk level increase follows additional EEE positive mosquito samples. EEE virus has been …

Actor Bill Murray visited New Bedford today and picked up some Mexican food at Mi Antojo Mexican Restaurant. “Whats a better way to start the morning? Than meeting a all time favorite actor? Bill Murray?? Mi Antojo Mexican Restaurant – S 2nd st” – William Santiago Jr.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will begin staffing an essential information station in their visitor center garden on July 30, 2020. In a first step toward increasing public access to National Park Service facilities, the essential information station will be staffed by park rangers from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Thursday …

Last night at about 7:25 p.m., Trooper Patrick Dolan assigned to State Police-Northampton was on patrol on Worcester Place in Holyoke when he observed a black Acura commit motor vehicle violations. Trooper Dolan stopped the Acura at the intersection of High Street. Trooper Dolan approached the vehicle and identified the …