Young girl dies after head-on crash in Taunton
A 25-year-old mother and her two girls were brought to local hospitals after a crash on Broadway in Taunton. The youngest girl did not survive. A young child died after being involved in a head-on car crash in Taunton Saturday night. At about 7:10 p.m., first responders received calls about...
Controversial former Massachusetts mayor stabbed in the neck outside his cannabis dispensary
A former Massachusetts mayor who was once accused of flashing a gun at a rival has been stabbed in the neck outside a cannabis dispensary he owns, according to police. Will Flanagan, 45, who served as the Democratic mayor of Fall River between January 2010 and December 2014, was in serious but stable condition after...
Historic Fuller Box Company in North Attleboro Ravaged by Fire, No Injuries Reported
A fire engulfed the historic Fuller Box Company in North Attleboro, Massachusetts this past Friday, significantly damaging the longtime fixture of the town's manufacturing district. The blaze, reported at around 7:50 a.m. on Chestnut Street, saw fire departments from North Attleboro, Attleboro, Foxboro, Mansfield,...
10 Coastal Rhode Island Restaurants Perfect For Seafood Lovers
Rhode Island, where the ocean’s whispers beckon and the scent of the sea fills the air! Known as the Ocean State, it’s a paradise for seafood enthusiasts. Allow me to guide you through ten coastal gems where the seafood is as fresh as the breeze. 1. Matunuck Oyster...
Massachusetts man faces gun charge after fight outside Providence night club
A Massachusetts man is facing a gun charge after a separate fight outside of a club in Providence. An officer on patrol said they observed a large disturbance at 2 a.m. at Lovera Night Club. The club is reportedly owned by Judith Perez, the sister of Providence Police Chief Col....
Cranston Police searching for suspect accused of stealing landscaping equipment
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Cranston Police Department said it is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of stealing landscaping equipment on Oct. 19. Police said around 2:30 a.m., surveillance video captured a man stealing landscaping equipment from a parked truck in a driveway off Church Street.
Warwick police arrest 2 on multiple charges during traffic stop
WICKFORD — Two people were arrested early Tuesday morning during a traffic stop on Centerville Road in Warwick, according to Rhode Island State Police. Isaiah Gasperini, 42, of Lincoln, was arrested at 12:18 a.m. on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, first offense, and refusal...
Attleboro woman demands stronger laws after dog attack
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Attleboro Police and animal control responded to Quinton Avenue on Oct. 6 after reports came in that a woman and her 3-year-old son were attacked by a dog in the neighborhood while out walking with her family. The woman who was attacked spoke to NBC...
‘Skeletal remains’ of 2 people, suicide note found in Freetown State Forest, DA says
A hunter called 911 to report skeletal remains, according to the district attorney. A suicide note was also found at the scene, officials said. The remains of two people were found in the Freetown State Forest, the local district attorney announced on Saturday. At around 10 a.m. on Oct. 18,...
Former mayor of Fall River seriously injured in stabbing, police say
Around 5:00 p.m. officers responded to the area around Hartwell Street for a reported stabbing and found former mayor Will Flanagan suffering from serious stab wounds.
