Posts Tagged ‘Douglas MA’
Douglas Police Raise Money & Awareness For Autism With Patch Sale
The Douglas Police Department has announced a donation of over $800 was made to the Doug Flutie Foundation For Autism. In April, the department sold patches with the proceeds benefiting the organization. The goal of the Flutie Foundation is to help improve the quality of life for people and families affected by autism. The…
Read MoreDouglas Woman Struck And Killed On Mass Pike In Millbury
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a pedestrian crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Millbury that has resulted the death of local woman. Police say at approximately 11 PM on Friday night, a 2013 Nissan Altima was in a single-car crash on the eastbound side of Route 90 in Millbury at the 95.6 mile marker. The…
Read MoreAll Residents Escape 3-Alarm Douglas Apartment Fire
Just before 3AM on Wednesday, March 27th, the Douglas Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call for a fire located at 40 Depot Street in town. When crews arrived on scene, they started to douse the flames on the first floor of the 3 story multi-family apartment building. A short time later, the fire quickly…
Read MoreWebster Area Gearing Up For Coldest Thanksgiving Ever
The National Weather Service and AccuWeather are expecting record-breaking cold weather as we get ready to spend time with family and friends on Thanksgiving. An arctic cold front is going to bring blustery conditions to Southern New England, Wednesday night through Friday morning. High temperatures on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, may not even reach 25 degrees. …
Read MoreNew Leadership For Douglas Free Masons
The Olive Branch Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Douglas recently inducted their officers for the 2018-2019 term. Although Freemasons generally meet behind closed doors, this event was open to the public and included the Masons’ families, friends and many distinguished Freemasons. Gary Watson Sr. of Putnam was installed as Master of the Lodge. Meetings are…
Read MoreDog Friendly Music Festival In Oxford This Sunday
THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Jody Melanson of Dog Orphans on Route 16 in Douglas tells Mike Roberts about this weekend’s dog friendly music event in Oxford. Calling all dogs, and their owners! The 6th Annual Dog Orphans Sounds For Hounds Music Festival is this Sunday at Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Avenue in Oxford.…
Read MoreTornado Warning Issued For Parts Of MA, RI, CT
A Tornado Warning has just been issued for the immediate Webster area. The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Northeastern Windham County in northern Connecticut… Northeastern Tolland County in northern Connecticut… Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts… Northwestern Providence County in Rhode Island… * Until 1000 AM EDT. *…
Read MoreDouglas Teen’s 911 Call Stops Robbery In Progress
On Wednesday July 25th, just after 1PM, Douglas Police received a 911 call from a 15 year old girl stating that she was home alone and 2 men were attempting to break into her house. While officers were on the way to the scene, the dispatcher stayed on the phone with the girl and she…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: State Representative Joe McKenna
Joe McKenna is currently serving his third term as State Representative for the 18th Worcester District, consisting of Webster, Sutton, Douglas and a portion of Oxford. From 2011 to 2014, he served as Chief of Staff to State Representative Peter Durant who represents the towns of Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge and Spencer. Listen below to hear how…
Read MoreCoffee With Congressman Jim McGovern On Saturday
Residents of Webster, Douglas and Oxford are invited to have coffee with your Congressman on Saturday, June 9th. Congressman Jim McGovern will be hosting a get-together at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster from 11AM to 12Noon where he will make himself available to comments and questions. This is an opportunity for his constituents to let…
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