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JUST ONE STATION: Video shows fire that canceled classes at Pentucket Regional Middle HS

2 months ago | whdh.com | Chris Rogers |Kim Lucey

WEST NEWBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - The fire that broke out in an auditorium at Pentucket Regional Middle High School on Saturday was captured on cellphone video as members of the school’s robotics team sprang into action to put it out. Classes are canceled Monday and Tuesday at Pentucket Regional Middle High School as clean-up continues, officials announced Sunday.
JUST ONE STATION: Watch fire that canceled classes at Pentucket Regional Middle HS

2 months ago | whdh.com | Chris Rogers |Kim Lucey

WEST NEWBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - The fire that broke out in an auditorium at Pentucket Regional Middle High School on Saturday was captured on cellphone video as members of the school’s robotics team sprang into action to put it out. Classes are canceled Monday and Tuesday at Pentucket Regional Middle High School as clean-up continues, officials announced Sunday.
Child struck, killed by truck in Leominster

Jan 6, 2025 | whdh.com | Chris Rogers

LEOMINSTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A child died after being hit by a vehicle in Leominster Monday evening, according to Leominster Police. Leominster Police and the Leominster Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Market Basket on Sack Boulevard around 6:07 p.m. for reports of a child hit by a pickup truck, authorities said. When they arrived, they found a child had been struck by a 2018 white Chevrolet Silverado, registered in Maine, according to police.
Fire crews battle large building blaze in Brockton

Nov 30, 2024 | whdh.com | Chris Rogers

BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Fire crews are working to knock down hot spots after a building went up in flames in Brockton Saturday night. Crews responding to a reported fire on Legion Parkway around 6 p.m. found flames shooting from the upper floors. As they were fighting the flames, officials became concerned the more than 100-year-old building would collapse. Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said crews had to be evacuated when floors inside started collapsing.
Investigation underway after 60-year-old woman stabbed in South End park

Nov 16, 2024 | whdh.com | Chris Rogers

BOSTON (WHDH) - Police are investigating after a 60-year-old woman was stabbed in a park in the South End on Sunday. Emergency crews responding to a reported stabbing in Ramsey Park around 1 p.m. found the woman suffering from undisclosed injuries, according to police. She was rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital. No additional information was immediately available. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.
Gloucester mayor facing backlash for giving middle finger while driving past striking teachers, supporters

Nov 15, 2024 | whdh.com | Kimberly Bookman |Chris Rogers

GLOUCESTER , MASS. (WHDH) - The mayor of Gloucester is facing backlash for giving the middle finger while driving by striking educators and supporters Thursday evening, amid the ongoing teachers strike. After contract negotiations ended at the West Parish School for the night, Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga said he had to wait inside the building until police could escort him out through the crowd of protesters.
Motorcyclist injured in South Boston hit-and-run

Nov 11, 2024 | whdh.com | Chris Rogers

BOSTON (WHDH) - A motorcyclist was injured in a South Boston hit-and-run Monday afternoon, according to police. At around 4:22 p.m., police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Old Colony Road, the Boston Police Department said. Officers said a car hit a person on a motorcycle before taking off. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, according to police.
South Boston hit-and-run sends motorcyclist to hospital

Nov 11, 2024 | whdh.com | Chris Rogers

BOSTON (WHDH) - A motorcyclist was injured in a South Boston hit-and-run Monday afternoon, according to police. At around 4:22 p.m., police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Old Colony Road, the Boston Police Department said. Officers said a car hit a person on a motorcycle before taking off. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, according to police.
Crews battling brush fires in Milford, other Mass. communities

Nov 2, 2024 | whdh.com | Chris Rogers

MILFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Fire crews across the state kept up the fight against the brush fires that have been burning amid dry conditions. In Milford, firefighters were seen fighting hot spots in a wooded area near West Street. Other fires were reported in Wakefield and Middleton overnight. A Milford fire official said firefighters are counting on residents to do their part to lower the risk of brush fires.
DA identifies victim, alleged gunman in deadly Plymouth shooting

Oct 25, 2024 | whdh.com | Bailey Allen |Victoria Price |Kim Lucey |Chris Rogers

PLYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Authorities have identified the man who is facing a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old man in a Plymouth parking lot on Friday night. Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of Middle Street around 5:45 p.m. found Brent Berkeley suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to a joint statement issued by Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Plymouth Police Chief Dana Flynn.