RI State Police step up seatbelt law enforcement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island State Police are stepping up enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws before and after the Memorial Day holiday.
The “Click It or Ticket” campaign to crack down on those violating seat belt
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Voters pass $33M budget at Raynham Town Meeting
Raynham residents wrangled with issues related to the town’s sewer system, zoning in the community and affordable housing during a Town Meeting held on Monday night.
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Crime scene video showed in courtroom during Keith Luke trial
Wearing blue gloves, forensic scientist Ruth Ragnaldsen-Battalini held up the large, beige teddy bear with blood stains.
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Dozens dead after huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
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Olsen wins seat on Dighton Water District Board of Commissioners
In the quiet, remote setting of the Dighton Water District Treatment Plant and headquarters on Monday night, a new commissioner was elected.
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Middleboro Police cruiser, SUV collide on Route 28
A Middleboro Police cruiser and an SUV collided head-on around 4:30 p.m. Monday on Route 28 in South Middleboro, injuring three people.
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Two arrested in cellphone sting by Taunton police
Taunton Police detectives have been investigating robberies committed by criminals using social networking website tagged.com, the department said.
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Coyle and Cassidy students take part in Distractology 101 driving simulator course in Taunton
When young drivers put their skills to the test Monday, many learned first-hand that texting behind the wheel is a bad idea.
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Tiverton Music Department hears sounds of success
The marching band earned 76.6 out of a possible 80 points.
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John and Pauline Pontes Memorial Scholarship available
This scholarship is intended for students currently in college.
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Developer backs off plan to rezone Rt. 138 residential property in Raynham
The business group behind an effort to rezone a residential property in Raynham is backing off.
The Bellingham Land Company, which is affiliated with the East Providence-based Coast Realty, said it decided to withdraw its residential-to-business zoning proposal after a Raynham Planning Board meeting last Thursday. The Planning Board elected not to recommend the zoning article, expressing the need to continue with the town’s study of land use and zoning on Route 138 in Raynham.
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Superintendent shortage has schools paying top dollar
Superintendent’s total compensation packages vary among districts, often based on a number of factors. But a comparative look at salaries in and around the Brockton area shows that it pays to be a superintendent of a smaller district.
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Rev. John Denning named new president of Stonehill College
Stonehill College has named the Rev. John Denning, C.S.C., as its 10th president following a unanimous vote by the board of trustees on Friday.
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Three serious dog attacks in Bridgewater, but no Animal Control to respond
Bridgewater, which has been without an animal control officer since mid-February, has seen three dog attacks in the same period of time. Police say there’s only so much they can do, but there’s nothing in the budget for animal control until July 1.
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UMass student trustees seek Senate budget boost to avert fee hikes
University of Massachusetts student trustees are pushing for the Senate to join the House and Gov. Deval Patrick in funding the public university at a high enough level to stave off tuition and fee increases.
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Gas prices up a tick in Massachusetts: $3.51 a gallon
Average retail gasoline prices in Massachusetts have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.51/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,830 gas outlets in Massachusetts.
This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
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Motorcyclists gather to honor Medal of Honor recipient Jared Monti
Medal of Honor recipient Jared Monti’s motorcycle was driven in his memory on Sunday.
After Monti, of Raynham, was killed in action at age 30 while trying to save a fellow soldier in Afghanistan in 2006, his black Harley-Davidson was given to his uncle Russell Corsini and family. Ever since then, Corsini rode the bike in honor of his nephew, and he has taken it out each year on a memorial motorcycle run held in Monti’s name.
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