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Rochester man arrested in Wareham

WAREHAM — A Rochester man was arrested in Wareham on Saturday, August 10. At 10:23 p.m., Officer Lorenzo Grosso arrested Samuel Kinney III, 45, of Rochester, on High Street near Center Street for operating under the influence, negligent operation of...

Two transported to hospital in Marion accident

MARION — A driver and passenger were transported to the hospital after swerving to miss a deer and hitting a pole at 6:09 a.m. on Aug. 12. The car was traveling down Point Road near Rogers Road when the incident happened. The passenger was injured...
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Dryer fire hits Mattapoisett Laundromat

MATTAPOISETT — When manager Nancy Duff arrived at work at the Mattapoisett Laundromat early in the morning on Thursday, Aug. 7 she was confronted with the sight and overwhelming smell of smoke from outside the building. As she got closer, she said...

Photos: Kids meet first responders at National Night Out

Anyone who saw police lights and heard the wail of a siren by Old Rochester Regional High School on Aug. 6 shouldn’t have worried. Police and fire trucks were there not to respond to a disaster, but to delight kids and parents alike. First...

Tri-Town puts spin on National Night Out on Aug. 6

Tri-town first responders will jointly participate in a National Night Out event to strengthen the relationship between their departments and the public on Aug. 6. Police, fire departments and the harbormasters’ departments in Marion will be at Old...

Rochester Fire Department busy this week

ROCHESTER — The town Fire Department and and EMS responded to a number of calls for medical emergencies and fire responses over the past several days. Earlier in the week, fire crews responded to a report of a barn fire. Within 20 minutes of the...

Marion releases heat tips

MARION — Fire Chief Brian Jackvony released safety precautions for summer activities, especially those that take place outdoors, on July 17. "Parents should limit their children's playtime outside during the hottest hours of the day," Chief Jackvony...

Marion Police put out message on fireworks

MARION — The Marion Police Department reminds residents that fireworks are illegal to possess or ignite in Massachusetts. The department also has parking suggestions for guests in the village. The Department advises that guests arrive before 7 p.m...

Local authorities recognized for emergency planning

MARION — Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Police Chief John Garcia were recognized on Thursday, June 20 for their commitment to handling emergency situations and hazardous materials. Douglas Forbes of the Massachusetts Emergency Management...

Fallen firefighter to get memorial

MARION — Long-time firefighter Thomas Nye, who died after responding to a chimney fire in February, will have a memorial in town. Nye served as a volunteer firefighter in Marion for 45 years. A Vietnam veteran, he worked as an automotive mechanic in...