Massachusetts
Woman dies trying to rescue kids who went into river; search continues for boy
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A mom died after rescuing one youngster and making an attempt to avoid wasting one other who went into Massachusetts’ Merrimack River throughout a household fishing journey, in keeping with authorities who had been nonetheless trying to find the lacking youngster Friday morning.
The household — a father, mom and their 4 kids — was on Deer Island in Newburyport when a 6-year-old boy and a 7-year-old lady entered the river, the Newburyport Fireplace Division stated in a launch.
Their mom went in to retrieve them and was assisted by a close-by fishing vessel. She was in a position to get her daughter on the boat, however “was not in a position to hoist herself up,” hearth officers stated.
She went underwater and “was not in a position to resurface,” in keeping with the discharge.
Massachusetts State Police, together with different native companies, responded to the scene at 7:18 p.m., reporting that a number of folks had been swept into the river.
Rescue crews positioned the mom and pulled her from the water however she was unresponsive and never respiratory, hearth officers stated.
CPR was administered on her on the scene. She was taken to Anna Jaques Hospital, the place she was later pronounced lifeless.
Her identify just isn’t being launched pending next-of-kin notification.
Regardless of discovering the mom, officers couldn’t find her 6-year-old son. He’s the one member of the household not accounted for, hearth officers stated.
The opposite relations had been taken to the hospital, in keeping with authorities. They had been stated to be doing OK.
“The search operation is energetic and ongoing and entails mutual support assets from all through the area,” the Newburyport Fireplace Division stated.
The boy was believed to be on land when he slipped into the water and was nonetheless within the water as of Thursday night, Newburyport Fireplace Chief Christopher LeClaire stated in a information convention Thursday night time.
He famous kids entered the water throughout “typical Merrimack River circumstances.”
“On the time, it was simply the top of excessive tide. The river may be shifting at a fast tempo,” LeClaire stated. “The realm is understood for fishing and swimming and different recreation. It’s a rocky ledge within the river and it’s fairly closely used particularly at the moment of the 12 months.”
He defined that point is dire within the vital seek for the kid.
“We’re nonetheless persevering with to go looking in hopes that we’ll get better the 6-year-old. Once more as time goes, it turns into much less and fewer probably and we’ll be in a restoration mode,” LeClaire stated. “However we’ll proceed to place our greatest efforts ahead to see if we will find the kid.”
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Massachusetts
Alanis Morissette, Mates Of State: 5 MA Events This Week
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MASSACHUSETTS — Are you saving your nights outside of the house for the weekend? In Massachusetts, that can often mean missing out on a bevy of great concerts, art exhibits and other events across the state.
In Patch’s latest weekly column, we focus on the events happening throughout the week in the Boston area and beyond.
Below are five events worth checking out, including concerts, film screenings and a celebration — through competition — of poetry and hip-hop.
Massachusetts
KFD responds to house fire on Massachusetts Avenue
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Monday, the Knoxville Fire Department reported responding to a house fire in a bedroom at 1544 Massachusetts Avenue.
According to KFD, when fire crews arrived, officers told them the entire house at the dead end of the street was on fire. Crews successfully extinguished the fire and a small yard fire near the home.
According to KFD, the home suffered significant damage and was a total loss. Officials also report that despite the building having no electricity and being uninhabitable prior to the fire, three people—two females and one male — still managed to illegally live inside the home.
KFD said one female was taken into custody by Knoxville Fire Investigators and charged with aggravated arson.
According to KFD, no injuries have been reported from the incident.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Route 495 remembered as gifted doll maker and crafter
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A woman who was killed in a fatal highway crash on Saturday is being remembered.
According to Massachusetts State Police, at just after 3:15 p.m., State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling on Interstate 495 when, for reasons still under investigation, it went into the wooded median of the roadway and rolled over. The Malibu’s driver, a 79-year-old Mashpee man, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, 74-year-old Lana Testa of Mashpee, sustained fatal injuries and was determined to be deceased by on scene medical personnel.
Friends say that the driver was Lana’s husband Dave.
Lana was being remembered for her primitive dolls and craft show creations in addition to her contributions to Primitive Place magazine which led the publication to issue a tribute.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of Lana Testa’s passing. Lana has been a dedicated supporter and contributor to A Primitive Place magazine from the very beginning. Her passion and creativity left an indelible mark on our community. As a gifted doll maker, Lana brought joy and inspiration to many through her exclusive creations, each one a testament to her extraordinary talent and meticulous craftsmanship.
“One of the cherished memories we hold dear is the feature in the Fall 2011 issue, where Lana and her husband David’s beautiful home was showcased. The image of one of Lana’s dolls “reading” that very issue stands as a poignant reminder of her contributions and the joy she brought to our readers. Lana’s dolls were more than just artistic pieces; they embodied her spirit, love, and dedication to the primitive arts.
“Lana’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those touched by her work. We extend our deepest condolences to David and the entire Testa family during this difficult time. Lana will be profoundly missed, but her memory will forever be cherished.”
Services have not yet been announced.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and investigators from the Plymouth County State Police Detective Unit. Troopers were assisted by Brockton and Raynham Fire and EMS, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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