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Massachusetts State Police have identified the man killed in an early morning Thursday, Sept. 29, crash in Norfolk County. Adam Fallon, 41, of Whitman, was killed around 5 a.m. when his 2014 Mazda CX5 was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Route 3 near exit 38B in…

The 45-year-old man is charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and a threat to commit a crime.

TAUNTON- 3 Brothers Barbershop owner Gary Medeiros is being remembered by friends and family “as a generous person who loved to tell stories and jokes.” Medeiros passed away on Sept. 16 at the age of 62. “He died rather quickly of a cerebral hemorrhage,” said Gary’s brother, David...

Brockton Police say a student driver crashed into a home Monday evening causing significant traffic in the area.

Experience the heartfelt tribute as Middleboro Police Department mourns the loss of a beloved member, Lt. Angelo AJ Lapanna III. With 22 years of service, this veteran's passing leaves a profound impact. Discover more about the legacy left behind by this dedicated officer.

Two were injured and another charged after a motorcycle versus car crash on Sunday evening in Massachusetts. According to police, at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, KPD and KFD responded to the area of 25 Main Street (Route 3A) in Kingston for a motor vehicle crash. Due to the crash, road closure...

Michael McLaughlin, a 27-year veteran of the East Bridgewater Police Department, has been named the new deputy chief. Chief Michael Jenkins announced the appointment, which will take effect on October 1. McLaughlin is set to be sworn in on October 16.

Discover the shocking truth about a Plymouth-based Cold Stone where employees are allegedly not being paid for their work. But that's not all - uncover more issues plaguing this ice cream shop in this revealing video.

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Earlier this month, Erica-Kilcoyne Rubinski, 45, who spends her days taking care of her aging grandmother, became a grandmother herself — joining the ranks of the few people who can say they have five generations of family alive at the same time. On Sept. 14,...

A Providence woman is being sentenced to Massachusetts state prison after allegedly witnessing an overdose and not calling 911. Emily Velez pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was ordered to serve three-to-five years behind bars. Prosecutors say in November of 2021, Velez used fentanyl with a man at his home...

Good morning! Chilly start this morning, but we’ll have a quick warm up today with temperatures getting to summer-like levels in the afternoon. The dry and quiet weather will stick around through the work week. TODAY. Morning temperatures in the 40s will quickly climb through the 50s and 60s...

EASTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The town of Easton is working on a project that would consolidate 17 facilities into three new ones, including the Public Works Department, Fire Department and Police Departments. On Monday, town officials offered a public tour of their current facilities to show residents what exactly...

BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Police Department have taken a man into custody after responding to a Scotland Boulevard business on Friday morning for a reported hostage situation, Police Chief Christopher D. Delmonte said in a written statement. At about 9:50 a.m., police said they received a report of a...

The University of Connecticut eliminated its program that monitored off-campus student behavior this summer due to budget cuts. This left Mansfield residents to deal with the “mayhem” of student parties without help from UConn administrators, according to member of the Town/University Relations Committee, Dale Rose. Over the summer,...

The new Public Safety Building's construction is on track, with site clearance almost finished. The old Brockton High School's front entrance on West Elm Street has been preserved and protected for the duration of the construction. The team is now focusing on site leveling and selective tree removal, with a particular emphasis on preserving the sycamore trees.

Brockton Police Detectives and a State Trooper in Massachusetts recently seized more than 500 grams of illegal drugs during a crime suppression patrol downtown. This arrest signifies a noteworthy step in the fight against drug dealing and trafficking. The Brockton Police Department's Facebook post reveals how proactive policing downtown has factored in this significant seizure.

As if 10.2.2023 We have multiple positive mosquitos for West Nile Virus (WNV) and 3 confirmed cases of human WNV in Massachusetts. Thus far we have multiple positive mosquitos for EEE, including here in Rehoboth. However, no human cases of EEE. As much as possible refrain from outdoor activities during dawn and dusk hours. If you need to be outside during these hours, please wear long clothing and an approved insect repellant.Visit here for more details.

The road may not have been straight, but the twists and turns have led Gabe Elias, ’24, to the finish line of his senior year at Bridgewater State University, and he’s confident about what comes next. “I’ve always been open to possibilities,” Gabe said. “The way I was...

The Central Massachusetts Black History Collaborative is planning a History Studio on October 6, 2023. The event is part of the Mass History Alliance's initiative and will focus on local history projects and individuals. The main goal is to enhance knowledge of African American history in Worcester County, western Middlesex, and Norfolk counties, following a model set by the Pioneer Valley History Network.

With the dearth of pilots, aviation is a career field rife with opportunity- but pathways into the field are different than a generation ago. On The Point, we discuss aviation programs at 4 C’s and Bridgewater State College, and partnerships at regional airlines to train the next generation of mechanics and aviators.