The group tasked with combatting homelessness in the area has been awarded a grant from the federal Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) under its Continuum of Care program. The Homeless Service Providers Network (HSPN), led by the City’s Office of Housing & Community Development, has been awarded $1,673,610 …
Read More »OPINION: “Black Lives Matter is just another continuation of the Civil Rights Movement in another form”
“Racial Politics is nothing new in American history. It is not some magical concept only born from the Reagan era through today. It’s always been part and parcel tied to American history. Our very laws and history showcase this very historical fact. One cannot separate American racism from its laws …
Read More »Man who used woman on first date as bank robbery getaway driver sentenced to three years
A 33-year-old Chepachet, RI man who robbed a North Attleboro bank while on a first date with a woman he had just met, was sentenced last week to spend three years in state prison followed by another two years in the Bristol County House of Corrections, Bristol County District Attorney …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 Orry proudly models his newly donated protective vest
“Massachusetts State Police K9 Orry proudly models his new protective vest, donated by Mass. Vest-a-Dog. Orry and his partner, Trooper Ken Hanchett, are very grateful for the new LOF Defence Systems streetfighter vest. From the Massachusetts State Police to Mass Vest-a-Dog, thank you very much for helping keep our canine …
Read More »19-year old Brockton man killed in rollover crash ins Wareham Monday night
Last night just after 10 p.m., Troopers assigned to State Police-Bourne responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 Northbound at mile marker .2 in Wareham. Upon their arrival, troopers discovered a 2020 Nissan Rouge had rolled over with the operator, identified as Ajani Mitchell, 19, of Brockton, …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth announces $4.57M grant from the U.S. Navy for marine technology research
The largest grant in university history will fund innovative projects between university faculty and regional partners On Monday, February 10, 2020, UMass Dartmouth announced a $4,576,764 million grant from the United States Navy to fund research projects with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) and institutions of higher education. This …
Read More »New Bedford Youth Ballet to perform an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”
The New Bedford Youth Ballet will perform an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book on Sunday, March 8 at the NBB Community Theater, 2343 Purchase Street in New Bedford. The first performance is scheduled for 1 p.m. with a second to follow at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police brighten Gabby’s day as she fights courageous battle against Neuroblastoma
“Massachusetts State Police Trooper Pat McNamara, paid a birthday visit to Gabby. Gabby has been fighting a courageous battle against Neuroblastoma. Gabby’s dad, Mike, is a trainee at the State Police Academy’s 85th Recruit Training Troop and has his hands full with the live in academy in New Braintree. In …
Read More »Auburn Police and Massachusetts State Police support the Special Olympics at regional qualifier
“Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, providing year-round training and activities to 5 million participants and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries. Special Olympics competitions are held every day, all around the world.” -Wikipedia. “On Sunday members of …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police charge one man and two teens for throwing rocks at cars in Billerica, injuring one
Following reports of two vehicles struck by rocks on Route 3 in Billerica, Massachusetts State Police Troopers, assisted by Billerica Police, located three people believed to have thrown the rocks into traffic from the side of the road. According to Dave Procopio of the Massachusetts State Police, Troopers will summons …
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