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Bomb Threat at North Attleboro High School

The bomb threat was similar to over a dozen directed at schools across Massachusetts over the last few weeks.

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA — A bomb threat was directed at North Attleboro High School Wednesday, leading school officials to dismiss students as a precaution.

The bomb threat was similar to over a dozen directed at schools across Massachusetts over the last few weeks, said Superintendent Suzan Cullen.

She said students at the nearby North Attleboro Middle School were also dismissed. Elementary schools were no affected.

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Cullen said police determined the threat was unfounded.

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In the last two weeks, bomb threats have been directed at schools in the following Bay State communities:

  • Groton
  • Weymouth
  • Taunton
  • Arlington
  • Plymouth
  • Salisbury
  • Waltham
  • Ayer
  • Tewksbury
  • Newton
  • Billerica
  • Swampsott
  • Boston
  • Kingston
  • Westford (Nashoba Valley Tech)

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