Plymouth couple is charged with repeatedly raping their foster child
Police officer Samantha Pelrine and her husband were arrested Thursday after the boy, who was 14 when the alleged assaults began, came forward with allegations, prosecutors say.
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Keohan demands faster agenda consideration
A heated exchange with board chair David Golden results in a 4-1 vote to move agenda items more quickly.
Plymouth man arrested after dramatic confrontation
A distraught man holding his wife captive with a large knife surrendered without incident after an hour-long standoff with Plymouth Police.
Just 42 homes sold in Plymouth last month
Cold, snowy weather made for an especially slow February, but prices remained up.
Hand sentenced to life in 40-year-old murder
Jurors deliberated less than six hours before convicting him in the 1986 death of 15-year-old Tracy Gilpin
Hand murder trial set to go to the jury
With little physical evidence, case rests on statements and alleged jailhouse confession.
Free Fix-it Clinic coming to town
Plus, Ukranian Easter eggs, Literacy Night Expo, Country Night at Uva, and many more happenings.
‘Most walkable’ town, says Boston Magazine
But does the designation stand up to scrutiny in a place where most errands require wheels?
Charges fly in Select Board race
Quintal says Vecchi promised not to run against him in return for help getting his police job back. Vecchi calls it a ‘smear’ tactic.
Two youths reach plea deal in Harvard explosion
No jail time is expected for the Plymouth man and his friend in fireworks incident on Halloween night.
ZBA delays vote on Pulte condo project
A heated and dramatic final public hearing ends with no satisfaction.
LaNatra seeks fifth term in state house
No one has yet filed to run against her for the 12th District seat.
40 years later, a teenager girl’s murder goes to trial
Suspect Michael Hand, now 69, is charged with killing the girl in Myles Standish State Forest.
Literacy Expo Night to boost joy of reading
Plus, cellist Allison Eldredge, the ‘Songs of Bob Dylan,’ a climate café, racoon rabies talk and many more happenings.
‘Wash-a-shores’ v. ‘embedded clams’
Useful info on local namesakes for both newbies and old timers.
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Hospital expansion leads to $3.6 million in ‘Community Health’ grants
First wave to benefit isolated older people, kids with mental issues, and grief-stricken families.
Bill for last month’s blizzard: $2.5 million
Town officials hope state and federal funds will cover most of it.
The Farmhouse sells for $3.4 million
After controversies, the brother of famous The Office actor unloads the Ellisville compound.
Golden uses campaign site during storm
The Select Board chair rebuffs offers from other board members to coordinate effort.
Local Eats Week on the menu for restaurants
Plus, making ‘paper people,’ Plant Bingo, the Story of the Harp, and many more happenings.
Snow stories through the ages
The Blizzard of 2026 will likely rank among the worst in New England’s history.
Out cold: One of Memorial Hall’s boilers has failed
Replacing it pegged at about $145,000. Meantime, study of the aging venue’s historic value has yet to begin.
The $6 million buses may prompt huge change
A study found it may soon be cheaper to switch from private contractors to a public fleet.
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