In recent weeks, Acushnet's Pope Park has been the target of vandalism and misbehavior, and the Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball League has had enough.
Acushnet Police and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a residence this evening after a person brought home what appeared to be a grenade.
A Ford Middle School substitute gym teacher is under investigation following a May 13 incident involving "physical contact" between the teacher and several students, according to a letter from the assistant principal.
A possible animal cruelty case is being investigated by police and the Animal Rescue League of Boston after two dead pets were found in bags at a popular Acushnet waterfront recreation spot.
After rumors about an attempted kidnapping at Cumberland Farms on July 4 spread on social media, Acushnet police have confirmed that an incident did in fact take place.
A single-vehicle crash in Acushnet Monday afternoon saw three people suffer significant injuries. One was flown to Rhode Island Hospital via MedFlight.