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Douglas Police Are Looking For The Owner Of This Truck
Have you seen this truck? The Douglas Police Department wants to hear from you. As part of an ongoing investigation, the Douglas Police Department is attempting to identify the owner of this vehicle. Anyone with information can contact Sgt. Aaron McLaughlin or Officer Adam Wright at (508) 476-3333. Anonymous tips can also be emailed to…
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning – Parking Bans/Cancellations
There’s a Winter Storm Warning in effect for the Webster area. 4 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall on Wednesday. CLOSED Auburn Public Schools Bay Path Regional Douglas Public Schools Dudley Charlton Public Schools Milford Public Schools Millbury Public Schools Northbridge Public Schools Oxford Public Schools Putnam Public Schools Petersham Public Schools…
Read MoreOxford’s Fire Chief Is Retiring
The Oxford Fire Department has announced the retirement of Fire Chief Sheri Bemis. She has served the people of Oxford for over 30 years. In her time in the department Chief Bemis held the titles of ALS Coordinator, EMS Coordinator, ALS Supervisor, Assistant Director of Oxford Ambulance, and the ranks of Lieutenant, Assistant Chief and…
Read MoreState HazMat Team Assists Auburn In Odor Investigation
The Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Response Team assisted the Auburn Fire Department on Monday night tracking the source of an odor of gasoline in several storm drains on Jerome Avenue. Shortly after 7:30 PM the Auburn Fire Department was dispatched to 30 Jerome Avenue for an odor of gas. On arrival they detected an odor they…
Read MoreViral Photo: Mouse In Southbridge McDonalds?
It’s the post that has been shared across the web… Over 1600 times and counting since it was posted on Saturday. A mouse that appears to be looking for crumbs reportedly found inside the kitchen area of the McDonald’s located at 515 East Main Street in Southbridge. The Lake 940 asked the person who posted it,…
Read MoreAnother Fire At Worcester Envelope In Auburn
For the second time in as many weeks, firefighters in Auburn were dispatched to Worcester Envelope, located at 22 Millbury Street in Auburn for another fire. On January 4th we reported a fire broke out in a large machine and the building was evacuated. Today, the Auburn Fire Department was there battling a small fire that…
Read MoreBobcat Spotted In Southbridge
The Southbridge Police Department has announced they are aware that a bobcat was seen in the Pleasant Street area of the city. They ask that you “please be mindful of small children and your pets” and to not approach the animal. It is also a good idea to secure any possible food sources such bird…
Read MoreOxford EMS Responds To Head On Crash
The Oxford Fire & EMS Departments were at the scene of a head-on collision at the intersection of Main Street and Depot Road on Saturday. One person was treated for non life-threatening injuries. Traffic was detoured around the accident for a short time while the scene was cleared.
Read MoreWebster Man Arrested For Stealing Manhole Covers
After a short investigation, police in Webster have arrested Darrin Lavallee in connection to several missing manhole covers throughout town. He was in Dudley District Court yesterday facing 7 counts of larceny. Webster Police recovered the stolen covers from a salvage company in Millbury where they were allegedly sold by Lavallee earlier in the week.…
Read MoreSerious Crash On Route 395 Overnight
Just before 2AM on Saturday morning, The Webster Fire Department and Rescue Team was dispatched to a rollover accident with entrapment on Route 395 North between the Connecticut State Line and Exit 1 in Webster. Rescue 1, Rescue 3 and Engine 3 responded along with Webster Police and EMS. First responders stablized the vehicle and…
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