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“A local police department has arrested two men in connection with an alleged merchandise scam at area Walmart stores. According to Chief James Donovan, on Monday, just before 1:15 p.m., a Raynham Police Officer responded to Walmart, 160 Broadway, for a report of past incidents of theft or attempted theft at the store. Through an on-scene investigation, officers determined that the suspects activated a Visa gift card without paying and subsequently left the store. Officers also learned that the males returned to the store March 19 and returned merchandise worth more than $1,300.

If you enjoy this article, be sure to click "follow" to be one of the first to know when I publish. (PEMBROKE, MASSACHUSETTS) Back in February, the beloved community favorite Dairy Twist announced it was under new ownership. Now, just over a month after the announcement, Dairy Twist has revealed when they'll be opening for the 2023 season!

Just in time for spring and summer, let's go shopping. Get ready to save some major bucks and go crazy for teen and pre-teen clothing, beach and pool, household, pet supplies, electronics, seasonal, beauty, arts and crafts, sports, candy, outdoor and indoor games, books, and decor. Five Below is a...

HANOVER − Brendan Sullivan, third-generation owner of Sullivan's Castle Island restaurants, was applying the address decal to the front door of the chain's latest location Tuesday as people milled about the entrance, eager to get a glimpse of the Southie landmark’s expansion. He greeted customers as they entered the spacious new site at Hanover Crossing for the restaurant’s soft opening, marking the newest chapter for the business Sullivan's grandfather started 73 years ago. ...

New England singer/songwriter Valerie Barretto has a way with constructing a catchy hook. Her lastest release, “You Problem” is proof of that. It’s the hook that pulls you in, but it’s the relatable lyrics that keep you interested right up unitl the final note. Barretto prides herself on using honest, real life situations, stories and experiences in her songs.

Tavern in the Square has plans in the work to open five new locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering...

If you enjoy this article, be sure to click "follow" to be one of the first to know when I publish. (MARSHFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS) The Ventress Memorial Library, located in the seaside town of Marshfield, has announced that they will be offering a free watercolor paint class in April. This is exciting news, especially for those who may be looking for a new hobby or a chance to learn something new!

BRAINTREE − A celebration of Greek Independence Day is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at town hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive. The celebration will start in front of the building with flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies. It will then move inside town hall, where Greek dancing will be featured. Greek Independence Day marks the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, when Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire. The war ended in 1829, when Greece gained independence in the Treaty of Erirne. Mayor Charles Kokoros is of Greek heritage. His father is from a village in Sparta. This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Braintree to celebrate Greek Independence Day

One driver was hospitalized following a fiery car crash in Southeast Massachusetts this week, officials said.Crews responded to the two-car crash on Route 25 in Wareham around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, the Wareham Fire Department said on Facebook. Responding crews determined that one of …

WAREHAM – The Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center will be opening a new food pantry for veterans and their families in Wareham on March 24. The pantry will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other week and require veterans to present their DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty at […] The post Veterans Group Opens New Pantry in Wareham appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Authorities are investigating after they say a South Shore convenience store was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight Wednesday afternoon.

PLYMOUTH - Neighbors along Cape Cod Bay are pushing back against the dumping of radioactive water into the bay. A permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stands in the way of it happening. The Pilgrim nuclear power plant shut down in 2019. Holtec is the company working to decommission the plant. The EPA originally cleared them to dump contaminated wastewater into the bay but backtracked when it learned the water may have nuclear contaminants. "The Environmental Protection Agency regulates certain pollutants that are released by industry. [For instance,] lubricants, greases, power plants use chemicals to prevent fouling of the...

The Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event scheduled for April 29th has been postponed until the fall. An exact date has not been set. Because the Town is a member of the South Shore Recycling Cooperative, Braintree residents may attend events being held in other communities. For information, and to register for them, go to www.braintreema.gov/recycling and click on Hazardous Waste Event.

1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 11/10/2022 by Valmir F. Lindor of Rockland, MA will be held 05/09/2023 08:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located Edward Brooke Courthouse 4th Floor Courtroom 1. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond...

The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District would like to invite you to join us for:. Join us for: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon, coffee, tea and juice!. Please sign up by Wednesday March 22, 2023 at the Council on Aging or call 508-763-9557.

Police have made an arrest in last week's hit-and-run crash in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, that injured a 19-year-old pedestrian on St. Patrick's Day. Bridgewater police say 20-year-old Ryan Dinocco was arrested at his Abington home on Monday afternoon and is facing several charges including leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, improper operation of a motor vehicle, speeding at a rate greater than reasonable and marked lanes violation.

A tractor-trailer hauling gravel along the Bourne Rotary on Tuesday morning struck a van and rolled, blocking a lane of traffic in the rotary and spilling gravel across the roadway, according to Massachusetts State Police. Police responded to the Bourne Rotary’s right travel lane on Route 28 north, heading into...

The rotary on the Cape Cod side of the Bourne Bridge will be eliminated when the bridge is replaced, according to plans unveiled last night. At a meeting of the Bourne Select Board, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation presented possible locations for the road connections to the new Bourne and Sagamore bridges.

In the five months the ambulance has been out of service, fire officials say they’ve been forced to borrow ambulances from surrounding towns.