With more people turning to video-teleconferencing platforms as a way of communicating, the Dartmouth Police Department has received some reports of video-teleconferencing hijacking (also called “Zoom-bombing”). As individuals continue the transition to online lessons and meetings, the FBI recommends exercising due diligence and caution in your cyber security efforts. The …
Read More »Advocates concerned about Massachusetts gun shop openings
Chris Lisinski State House News Service Groups that work with domestic violence survivors warned Friday that a federal judge’s order allowing gun retailers to reopen during the pandemic “may further jeopardize the personal safety of victims of abuse.” In a joint statement, Jane Doe Inc. Executive Director Debra Robbin and …
Read More »COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts drop for third straight day
Massachusetts Coronavirus Update On May 9, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,410 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 76,743. This is a decrease from Friday’s 1,612 reported cases. 138 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported on Saturday bringing the total deaths in …
Read More »Freetown Officer prevents suicide attempt
At 8:15 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Officer Patrick Lee prevented a 39 year old Lakeville man from attempting to commit suicide. Officer Lee overheard a state police radio broadcast regarding a man walking in the northbound lane of Rt. 140 near Chace Rd. Officer Lee arrived in the area …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Aaron Pools & Spas hiring for construction laborers and service crews
Jump into the pool industry and join one of our hard-working swimming pool construction or service crews! No experience needed. Outdoor work. 40+ hours during peak season. Looking for a skilled and dedicated worker with a positive attitude that shows up when scheduled. No education or experience required. Aaron Pools …
Read More »Uber providing 1,000 free meals, 5,000 free rides to employees of Boston Medical Center for Mother’s Day
Matt Murphy Sate House News Service Uber will be providing 1,000 free meals and 5,000 free rides to employees of Boston Medical Center for Mother’s Day, and has donated $25,000 in ride credits to Jane Doe Inc. to be used to help individuals seeking help for sexual assault and domestic …
Read More »Baker Administration, Mass League of Community Health Centers to Launch Public Awareness Campaign
In partnership with the Mass League of Community Health Centers, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced an upcoming new COVID-19 public awareness campaign, “New Tools, New Rules – Same Great Care.” Community Health Centers throughout the Commonwealth are open and accepting patients, and this campaign encourages residents to continue to seek …
Read More »Dominican national sentenced to time served for fentanyl distribution in Lawrence
A Dominican national previously residing in Lawrence pleaded guilty and was sentenced Thursday for distributing fentanyl. Steven de Jesus de Leon Trinidad, 22, pleaded guilty during a videoconference hearing to distribution of fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin then sentenced de Leon Trinidad to time served (approximately 11 months …
Read More »FDA Authorizes First Antigen Test to Help in the Rapid Detection of the Virus that Causes COVID-19
The following is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. and Jeff Shuren, M.D., director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test, a new category of tests for use …
Read More »Off-Duty Wareham Police officer races into burning building to check for occupants; rescues dog
On Friday, May 8, at about 4:05 p.m. Wareham Police Communications Officers Nicolle Amaral and Scott McDaniel began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fire on Cranberry Highway near McDonald’s restaurant. Onset Fire Department was notified and Wareham Police officers responded to assist. Officer Christopher Corner had just left the …
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