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1+ week, 3+ day ago  (368+ words) NEW BEDFORD " A new tool to support public safety and deter crime has been deployed by the New Bedford Police Department. It's a mobile camera trailer designed to provide a visible public safety presence, enhance situational awareness, and give residents,…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago  (336+ words) More than 20 beaches in Massachusetts are closed on Friday. Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare, potentially deadly bacteria, health officials warn As of Friday afternoon, there were 25 beaches closed across the Bay State, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (385+ words) The Scots have only gone and done it. No, we're not talking about Scotland's first game win against Haiti last Sunday for their first World Cup game since 1998. Last month, we reported how one of Scotland's leading butchers, Simon Howie…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (705+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The city has been using the Shot Spotter audio gunshots-fired detection system for about 15 years. That's about to end June 30 when the company's contract expires. The contract won't be renewed as a budget-saving measure in Mayor Jon Mitchell's…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago  (358+ words) Thermal sensors, flashing LEDs, and real-time police alerts are at the center of Massachusetts' new road safety push Infrastructure plays a gigantic role in the way that we all navigate roads today. Most don't think about it, but it affects…...

9+ hour, 11+ min ago  (173+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) " Downtown Springfield, Inc. is introducing a new summer event aimed at celebrating the city's businesses and nightlife. Downtown Prom will take place Friday, July 17, inviting residents to dress up and visit participating restaurants and businesses throughout downtown…...

17+ hour, 46+ min ago  (180+ words) The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame will move its annual induction ceremony to Springfield in 2027 after 20 years in Columbus. The Hall of Fame and the Greater Springfield Partnership announced that news on Friday, June 19, and will celebrate the decision with…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (320+ words) The state has approved $500 million in funding for transportation projects in New Bedford and surrounding towns, according to a community announcement. The Mass DOT Board of Directors voted to approve the funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Investment…...

1+ day, 45+ min ago  (783+ words) Not only do the hills give'great'views'and add'to the city's character, they're also'treacherous'in the winter. Try driving up or down one of them when snow and ice'cover'the road.'It can be a nerve-racking'experience. "There are a lot of hills in Worcester,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (126+ words) Thomas Clasby sentenced Wednesday, June 17, for embezzling over $136, 000 from Quincy seniors to fund personal luxuries. Judge orders prison, restitution for ex-Quincy senior center director (This story was updated with new information.) BOSTON " Thomas Clasby Jr. , the convicted former director of…...