Emma Rindlisbacher

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Emma Rindlisbacher

A vehicle with two occupants was shot at Wednesday evening, June 18, on Winthrop Street in Taunton, police said. Police discovered the vehicle at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at 280 Winthrop St. after responding to a report of a shooting in that location, according to Taunton Police in a written statement. A 20-year-old man and 22-year-old woman, both Taunton residents, were inside the vehicle when police arrived on scene, police said.

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Emma Rindlisbacher

Republican Larry Quintal has collected enough signatures for a districtwide recount in his race against Democrat Lisa Field, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office said Wednesday. Field beat Quintal in the race for state representative in the 3rd Bristol District by 17 votes, according to official election results. Now, Quintal is seeking a recount.

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Emma Rindlisbacher

Teachers and residents who gathered in Raynham for a rally on Monday, June 17, in support of a Proposition 2 1/2 override said that increased funding for education was necessary to reduce class sizes.

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Emma Rindlisbacher

The Republican candidate for state representative in the 3rd Bristol District said he questions "many things" about the election results and is calling for a recount. According to official election results, Democrat Lisa Field has beaten Republican Larry Quintal for the race for state representative in Taunton and Easton by 17 votes. Quintal has indicated he will be seeking a recount. Field declared victory on election night, Tuesday, June 10.

1 week ago | enterprisenews.com | Emma Rindlisbacher

A man was shot in Taunton on Sunday, June 15, according to the Taunton Police Department. The police department "received a report of a man who had been shot on East Britannia Street," a written statement from the department said. Shortly after officers arrived on scene, a 27 year-old man arrived at Morton Hospital with a gunshot wound, police said. The man's injuries "are not believed to be life-threatening," police said. The police department is currently investigating the shooting.