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Crime
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after sexually assaulting several children
BOSTON – A Fitchburg man was sentenced Friday on enticement of a minor and child pornography charges in federal court…
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FCC warns as groups discussing future attacks on radios due to social media bans
The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission has issued an Enforcement Advisory to remind licensees in the Amateur Radio…
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Sale arranged on social media leads to man being stabbed multiple times in Fairhaven
FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday afternoon.…
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FBI warns of threat of child abductors using social media to lure victims during COVID-19 pandemic
The FBI is warning the public of the potential threat of individuals posing as minors on popular social media or…
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Community
UPDATE: Power of social media helps Fall River man see dying wife
A Fall River man’s desire to see his dying wife galvanized the community to help him get his wish. 62-year-old…
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Causes
St. Anne’s Preservation Society begins online fundraiser to repair St. Anne’s Shrine
While the figure to raise is steep, a Facebook fundraiser has gained some steam in the early going. Richie Affonso,…
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Community
Authorities warn of new viral challenge putting teens in the hospital
A new viral challenge has hit social media and is causing some unsuspecting participants to get seriously injured as it…
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Crime
Police arrest 13 from RI, MA on child solicitation charges in child exploitation sting
The Rhode Island State Police announce that members of the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have…
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Community
Swansea Target worker becomes viral sensation after journalist blasts her on social media
The story may not have started well, but it is certainly ending well for a local woman. David Leavitt, who…
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Cosmetic and marketing companies settle charges concerning faking out consumers
The Federal Trade Commission has halted the deceptive online marketing tactics of two companies and their principals, the first of…
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