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Police respond to crash on I-95 in Dedham
Massachusetts State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 95 in Dedham late Sunday night that appeared to involve a motorcycle. Multiple lanes of I-95 southbound looked to be blocked off in the area where a motorcycle could be seen resting on its side in the roadway. There was no immediate word on any injuries, or the number of people...
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NH man arrested on sex assault charges
An Orford, New Hampshire, man is facing multiple sexual assault charges after an investigation last week, officials said. Noah Schwarz, 19, was taken into custody Friday on three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault and two counts of sexual assault, according to state police. His arrest comes three days after state troopers received a report alleging that Schwarz had sexually...
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Teen rescued after falling 30 feet down face of cliff at Manchester park
The Manchester Fire Department says they responded around 5:07 p.m. to Rock Rimmon Park on Mason Street, where a 15-year-old had fallen from the landing onto the rocks below.
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Franklin church holds outdoor mass days after alleged arson; fire fund established
Parishioners of St. Mary’s in Franklin, Massachusetts, gathered outdoors to celebrate mass Sunday, the same day a special fund was created to help restore the church after someone allegedly intentionally set it on fire last week. “Due to the unfortunate and unforeseen fire in our church, Fr. Bob is calling our community together, for a simple outdoor Mass,” a notice...
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Person sought in Dorchester hot pocket assault
A man assaulted someone with a hot pocket in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood last weekend, Boston police announced as they asked for the public’s help identifying the individual wanted in connection to the assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
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Arson suspected in fire at Franklin church; $10K reward for info
A fire that damaged a Roman Catholic church in Franklin, Massachusetts, Wednesday is being investigated as a case of arson, state and local fire officials said Thursday. Officials are offering up to $10,000 as a reward for information that helps the investigation into what started the blaze at St. Mary’s Parish. Anyone with information was asked to call 1-800-682-9229. The...
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Man shot in the face in North Attleborough hotel lobby
A 61-year-old man was shot in the face late Monday night in a hotel lobby in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, according to officials, who say they don’t believe the victim was the intended target. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that they are investigating the shooting that occurred just after 10 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, located at 55...
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23-year-old motorcyclist critically injured in Mansfield crash
A 23-year-old man was flown to a Boston hospital after he sustained life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle and a car collided in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Wednesday afternoon. The Mansfield Fire Department says there were multiple 911 calls around 2:53 p.m. reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a car at the intersection of North Main and South Main streets....
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Barn catches fire in Holliston
A fire broke out at a barn in Holliston, Massachusetts, Wednesday evening, the fire department said, adding that firefighters were able to extinguish it before it spread to the nearby residence. The Holliston Fire Department received multiple 911 calls around 5:29 p.m. reporting a barn fire on Franklin Street. Nearby fire departments assisted on scene, where responding crews knocked the...
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Fire breaks out at St. Mary's Church in Franklin
A fire broke out at a Roman Catholic church in Franklin, Massachusetts, Wednesday evening, postponing scheduled services for one of their priests who died earlier this month. The Franklin Police Department says the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center received a fire alarm from a central station monitoring company around 5:46 p.m. for 1 Church Square. That was followed by a caller...
