Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.
Plus, watch the dramatic outburst during the arraignment of "Baby Doe's" accused killer.
Peter Campobasso, 32, will spend 18 months in prison.
A look at homes sold around town.
Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.
Plus, a local teacher says she was fired for refusing to separate black students, a cop is nearly run over, and a kid is nearly abducted.
Attleboro District Court Judge Daniel O’Shea ordered Thomas Melone, 31, free on $2,500 bail after a dangerousness hearing Monday.
In case you missed any news or updates from the area this week, here is a recap of our top posts on Patch.
Plus, check out videos of a wheelchair-bound boy's glory, and Miss America dissing Tom Brady with her contradictory answer.
Several more were injured in the four-car crash.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.
Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.
90 Oak St. is the Mansfield Patch Home of the Week.
Thomas C. Melone, 31 pleaded innocent to the charges in Attleboro District Court.
Michael McCarthy is charged with murder and Rochelle Bond is charged with accessory after the fact in the death of her daughter, Bella Bond
To benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, Progeria Research Foundation and the Bellingham Education Foundation
Race for the Cure is a family-friendly event honoring breast cancer survivors. Register today at KomenMass.org.
YARD SALE Sat Sept 19th 9 to 2. 14 Mayflower Dr. Mansfield
Multi-Family Yard Sale in W. Mansfield
Plus, the summer of the shark continues in Massachusetts, and watch video of construction workers helping a cop subdue a suspect,
Is coming soon!
The following is from the Mansfield Police Log. Arrests and charges mentioned do not imply conviction.
Musical performance by David Polansky featuring Broadway favorites.
Create your own art journal with instruction from art therapist Amy Maricle. All materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
Meet author of "Murder & Mayhem in Boston" Christopher Daley and learn about Boston's most notorious crimes.
Transformational life coach Susan DeLorenzo discusses overcoming adversity and discovering a more fulfilling life.
Plus, the Market Basket controversy debuts on film this weekend, and a Boston doctor loses hospital privileges after anti-gay remarks.
Level 3 sex offenders are not wanted by the police, but they are considered at the highest risk for a repeat offense.
A look at homes for sale around town.
The summer residential market in New England remained strong throughout August.
The U.S. Department of Education lists the top colleges and universities in terms of salary earned by graduates.
First class FREE! Come shake it!
The debt exclusion proposal narrowly passed the ballot.
Plus, a wheelchair-bound boy finds glory on the grid iron, and find out how much it takes to live in the Boston area.
How the common "sweepstakes scam" works and tips for protecting yourself.
The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.
Plus, the new Miss America had a bizarre answer to a question about Tom Brady and "Deflategate." Watch the video.
The polls at Mansfield High School will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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