It was far from the typical Father’s Day for residents on Hingham Street in Rockland. Neighbors rescued a woman from a crash, just before her vehicle burst into flames. Charles Smith and Michael Quinlan were at a home across the street, and quickly jumped into action....
Hundreds of people took part in a march and vigil in support of Black Lives Matter in Rockland. Police blocked off parts of Union Street as participants marched to Town Hall. Rockland native Lauren Illes, one of the speakers, says she grew up in a mixed family. But...
Two new Selectmen were elected in the Middleboro Annual Town Election. With unofficial results, Mark Germain was elected to the Board of Selectmen with 812 votes. Nathan Demers was elected with 692 votes. Christian Ruehrwein lost with 512 votes. For the Gas and...
In Rockland, one contested race was on the ballot for the Annual Town Election. Christine Stuart won a seat on the Board of Health with 407 votes over former incumbent Victoria Deibel, who had 259 votes. Jaime Hennessy was elected to the School Committee. Kara Nyman...
In Pembroke, four contested races were on the ballot for the Annual Town Election. With unofficial results, Becky Coletta was elected to the Board of Selectmen with 970 votes. Tracy Marino was elected to the other open seat with 885 votes. Stephen Curley had 649...
Marshfield Police arrested a Dorchester man on gun and drug charges after an incident Friday night. Police Lieutenant Arthur Shaw says around 6:12 p.m., a store owner in the Fieldston Beach area called 911. The store owner reported that a man attempted to shoplift,...
A march and vigil in support of Black Lives Matter is planned to take place on Saturday in Rockland. Road closures will be effect onto Union Street for the event. Chris Landy, one of the organizers, said they want to open the conversation toward positive change. “We...
Braintree Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a woman in the front yard of her home at 64 Howie Road. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey identified the victim as 59-year-old Laurie Melchionda, who is the Director of Health and Services and...
With social distancing guidelines in effect due to COVID-19, Cohasset held its Annual Town Meeting drive-in style at the South Shore Music Circus. Voting was conducted by hand count in vehicles, with yellow cards were held in the air. “It’s fantastic. I think we got...
In Marshfield, the town is in the process of adjusting to a new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Selectmen adopted a plan to re-open facilities and Town Hall. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says effective June 22nd, employees will start returning back to...
