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Sunday, December 30, 2012

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WANTED: Donut Purchase Leads to Robbery

A robbery on Route 140 is the subject of today's "Wanted."

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Robbery - Case No. 120696 December 11, 2012 Foxborough : Dunkin Dounts 30 Commercial Street Case Details: W/M, approx 5'7", med. build, brown hair, late 30s - early 40s: Entered the Dunkin Dounts on Rte 140 and approached the counter asking for a donut. Suspect lunged at register as clerk was ringing up item and wrestled money away from the clerk. Suspect then left the store on foot and was seen running to a nearby gas station and leaving the scene in a white pick up truck. Any information about the identity of suspect or …

Friday, August 17, 2012

Local Owners, Bartenders Cautious About Happy Hour

Many welcome the change in Mansfield and Massachusetts, others see an old problem.

It has been 28 years since Massachusetts became the first state to ban happy hour. The ban put an end to all promotions involving free or low priced drinks in an effort to cut down on drunk drives and drinking related deaths. With businesses now looking for any revenue they can find, a new push to bring back happy hour has risen in the Commonwealth. Despite a failed effort to repeal the ban as part of the bill to legalize gambling in Massachusetts, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission will be holding the fourth in a series of five public hearings next week to see if the current regulations regarding happy hour should be updated. With the talks of bringing back happy hour comes talk of more drunk drivers on the road; something that is…

Sunday, July 1, 2012

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WANTED: Hotel Theft

A theft at the Comfort Inn in Foxborough has police searching for a female suspect.

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120289 April 22, 2012 Foxboro : Comfort Inn 4 Fisher Street Case Details: When the evening manager left the reception area for a brief period of time, a white female wearing blue jeans and a blue hooded sweatshirt entered the hotel and jumped the counter. The female then went to the cash register and stole cash and left the hotel. The Foxboro Police are trying to identify the female in the pictures below. Any information please call the Foxboro Police Department at 508-543-1212- ext 264. If you have any …

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Tribe Looks at Taunton for Casino Site

According to published reports, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is looking at developing a casino in Taunton. Foxborough, Plainville and East Boston have also been mentioned as possible sites in Eastern Massachusetts.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

OA Hockey Takes Home Hock Crossover Win Over Mansfield

The Tigers beat the Hornets, 4-2 Saturday.

The Oliver Ames hockey team won one for the Davenport Division Saturday afternoon at Foxborough Sports Center. The Tigers beat Kelly-Rex Division Mansfield, 4-2 in the Hockomock Crossver game. The win also created strong momentum for the 12-4-3 Tigers as they prepare for the State Tournament. "People were saying we get no respect," OA coach Jim Sullivan said. "Well, you don’t get respect unless you play well. If you lose to teams that you should have beaten it comes back to haunt you, so today was a good win" The Tigers came out firing in the first period. After Mansfield Captain Mike Blackman put the Hornets ahead at the 9:07 mark off an assist from fellow Captain Steve Folan, OA's Ryan McGrath answered with a goal 17 seconds later. …

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Good Bargains At Local Yard Sales

The following is a list of local yard sales in the area this weekend.

Every week, Patch publishes yard sales for free. If you are having a yard sale, send the details to michaelh@patch.com by Friday at noon. Saturday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 22 (The deadline for submitting yard sales is Fridays at noon.)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

PatchCast: Patriots, Town Management Survey and Irene Response

Your region roundup of news for Tuesday, Sept. 13.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Kanye and Jay-Z Rap, Cradles to Crayons and Heroin Bust

Your region roundup of news for Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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Friday, July 29, 2011

PatchCast: Six Mansfield Men Arraigned, Pats Training Camp and Baseball

Your region roundup for Friday, July 29.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

PatchCast: Fresh Air, Clear Pools and Summer Concerts

Your region roundup of news for Wednesday, July 6.

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