Decades-old wreckage from a remote-controlled plane used for military target practice in the 1940s and ’50s has washed up on Marconi Beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. The fuselage, believed to be from a Remote Control Aerial Target (RCAT), was discovered last week and examined …
Read More »Trial court cracks down on signs, photos, buttons, clothing for Massachusetts vs Karen Read trial
“The Trial Court has issued the following order effective for the Commonwealth v. Karen Read trial, which begins tomorrow with jury selection: “COURT ORDER: It is, hereby, ordered that no individual may demonstrate in any manner, including carrying signs or placards, within 200 feet of the courthouse complex during trial …
Read More »UPDATED: Massachusetts wildlife rescue fighting to save fox found clinging to life due to rat poison
“She did everything RIGHT… Michaela noticed this mangey fox hanging around her house. Once the fox went into her garage, she closed possible exits and called us. We didn’t have to chase this already compromised animal. He crawled into her garage and fell asleep. Next thing he knew, he was …
Read More »Lakeville house fire displaces family; first call for town’s new tower ladder and two new recruits
“The fire occurred at 16 Bernards Way tonight (4/13), it was discovered just after 5 pm when a neighborhood child saw fire venting from a window on the back side of the house. A phone call to 911 followed and firefighters were enroute by 5:15 pm. A full recall of …
Read More »21-year old Massachusetts man allegedly caught with CSAM videos of children one to eight years old
Defendant allegedly possessed videos files of child sexual abuse material; some depicting children approximately one to eight years old. “BOSTON – A Lowell man has been arrested for child pornography offenses. Steven Armando Estrada Ramirez, 21, was charged with receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Estrada Ramirez …
Read More »City of New Bedford places new Fire & Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Unit into service
“This week, City of New Bedford Emergency Management placed their new Fire & Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Unit in service. This unit will respond to all fire and emergency scenes where responders, displaced residents, and civilians can take shelter during inclement weather in all seasons. The Emergency Management Agency is a …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police to roll out enforcement patrols to catch you driving using your cell phone
” Throughout April, we are rolling daily high visibility enforcement patrols across Mass. as part of a nationwide distracted driving enforcement campaign. Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone, or you could face a fine, or much worse. #JustDrive #DistractedDriving #EyesOnTheRoad NHTSA”-Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts State Police photo.
Read More »Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reveals new sign designs for buses
“As we begin this pilot of new sign designs for buses that are intended to improve our riders’ experience and provide clear information at bus stops, we are asking for public feedback to best ensure we are meeting your expectations,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng This week, …
Read More »Massachusetts residents to pay some of the highest lifetime taxes in the United States
A recent study titled ‘A Life of Tax: How Much Tax Will Americans Pay Over Their Lifetime?’ has revealed that residents of Massachusetts are among those who will pay some of the highest lifetime taxes in the United States. According to the study, the average American will pay approximately $524,625 …
Read More »Maintenance scheduled for New Bedford & Fall River Bridges to cause road closures
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced upcoming overnight maintenance and debris removal on three key bridges in the New Bedford and Fall River areas. Starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, through 6 a.m. the next morning, road closures and rolling roadblocks will be in effect for the …
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