The Enterprise (Brockton, MA)

2 days ago | enterprisenews.com | Beth McDermott

Pat McDougal is combining her love of hiking and helping others to raise money for cancer research. According to a community announcement, McDougal first registered for the Jimmy Fund Walk in 2015 in honor of her father, mother-in-law and close friend, Arleen. After Arleen’s passing, she created a team in her memory. During the pandemic, McDougal began hiking at the Trustees Parks in Hingham. Inspired by this hobby she shared with Arleen, she formed a new team, Trustees Trekkers, in 2022.

2 days ago | enterprisenews.com | Hailey Clevenger

Police Academy is not easy. For some, it takes years to become an officer, but for others, it could just take months. Brockton Police Lt. William Schlieman believes that's because those individuals have experience that other potential officers lack. They have cadet experience, something the Brockton Police Department is currently looking for. The Brockton Police Department posted the announcement on Facebook.

3 days ago | enterprisenews.com | Amelia Stern

Brockton Police are investigating a shooting that left a 33-year-old man critically injured Monday, June 2, police spokesperson Darren Duarte said. The incident occurred shortly before 5:14 p.m. at 21 Torrey St., outside the Wingstop in the Points West Plaza shopping mall. The victim, described by police as being critically injured, was transported to the hospital for treatment.

3 days ago | enterprisenews.com | Hailey Clevenger

New and old anglers don't need to worry about getting a license when going out June 7-8. According to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife of Massachusetts, this timeframe is free freshwater fishing weekend. One can fish in any public lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river from 12 a.m. Saturday, June 7, until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. But while a license is not required, all other rules apply, including catch and size limits. Any other day, fishing licenses are required.

3 days ago | enterprisenews.com | Hailey Clevenger

There is usually only one place people want to be in the summer: the pool. For kids, it's in the pool, playing games and doing handstands in the water. For adults, it's maybe poolside, reading a book and cooling off from the Massachusetts heat. With summer break kicking off around Brockton and adults soaking up some well-earned time off, local pools and splash pads are gearing up for a busy season.