Name of Marshfield native and former state trooper to be added to memorial in Washington

The late Ellen Engelhardt was one of Massachusetts’ first female state troopers, joining the force in 1981. This year, the Marshfield native will become the state’s first female trooper to be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x775167798/Name-of-Marshfield-native-and-former-state-trooper-to-be-added-to-memorial-in-Washington

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 23:23:25 -0700

Native American group to hold Memorial Day weekend pow wow and crafts festival

The Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness is sponsoring its annual Spring Planting Moon Pow Wow and Native American Crafts Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x1347546972/Native-American-group-to-hold-Memorial-Day-weekend-pow-wow-and-crafts-festival

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:18:52 -0700

Court ruling in drunken driving case weakens Melanie’s Law, critics say

Critics say that Thursday’s decision by the Supreme Judicial Court will weaken Massachusetts’ Melanie’s Law, meant to crack down on repeat drunken driving offenders.
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1986339752/Supreme-Judicial-Court-ruling-weakens-Melanie-s-Law-critics-say

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 04:51:14 -0700

Mass. Senate closes drunken driving loophole

Massachusetts state senators have voted to close a loophole in the state's drunken driving law so that cases continued without a finding are now counted as a conviction.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/05/24/mass_senate_closes_drunken_driving_loophole

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 06:51:40 -0700

Lawmakers are pushing for quick fix in drunken driving law

Some Massachusetts legislators could try as early as Wednesday to close what they call a loophole in the state’s drunken driving law.
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1040012684/Lawmakers-are-pushing-for-quick-fix-in-OUI-law

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 03:51:14 -0700

Minivan Found Abandoned In Water On Marshfield Beach

Marshfield police are trying to solve a mystery that appeared after sunrise Friday morning.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/04/27/minivan-found-abandoned-in-water-on-marshfield-beach/

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:05:29 -0700

Mass. Senate Closes Loophole In Drunk Driving Law

Massachusetts state senators have closed a loophole in the state's drunken driving law so that cases continued without a finding are now counted a a conviction.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/05/24/mass-senate-closes-loophole-in-drunk-driving-law/

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 03:59:52 -0700

Mass. Senators close loophole in drunken driving law

Massachusetts state senators have closed a loophole in the state's drunken driving law so that cases continued without a finding are now counted as a conviction.
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/Mass-Senators-close-loophole-in-drunken-driving-law/-/11971628/14124072/-/3m8ovv/-/index.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 07:39:19 -0700

Mass. Senate to weigh nearly 700 budget amendments

Massachusetts senators are preparing to tackle hundreds of amendments to a $32.3 billion state budget, including a Republican proposal that would check the immigration status of applicants for driver's ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mass-senate-weigh-nearly-700-173216433.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:32:16 -0700

Dennis-Yarmouth looks to make strong showing

The Dennis-Yarmouth High School girls’ track team had 10 different athletes, not to mention possibly seven more who are part of the relay teams, qualify for Saturday’s Eastern Massachusetts Division meet at Pembroke High School. It is quite an impressive showing for the Dolphins who finished the regular season with a 5-1 record.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/sandwich/sports/x1898617277/Dennis-Yarmouth-looks-to-make-strong-showing

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:29:12 -0700