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Police levels are down to 'severe' levels, officials say Launching a new State Police class in October would add 150 troopers to a force that has lost about 400 officers over the past five years. Patrick administration officials testifying at budget hearings in Brockton said there are about 2,100 State Police officers now, down from more than 2,500 in 2006.  Read More What's your problem? Tell us what's bugging you and we'll check it out Do you have a local peeve? Is there an ongoing structural problem, process or something that is just plain ugly and detracts from life on the South Shore? Something that should be done that's not getting done? We're on it! Our weekly "What's Your Problem?" feature will tell you who's responsible and what's being done. Send a detailed description of the problem, your name and contact information. We will identify you only by the city or town where you live. Read More Frances Choy granted $25,000 bail The woman accused of setting the 2003 fire that killed her parents in Brockton will be released to home confinement with her aunt and uncle in Weymouth while she awaits her third trial, scheduled to start in May. Read More SPEAK OUT: We shouldn't slow winds of change The energy crisis has gone on long enough. Let’s approve good renewable energy projects and start seeing the benefits of cleaner air, more jobs and less reliance on imported fossil fuels. Read More Several cars catch fire in front of Abington apartment complex A fire engulfed two cars and damaged a third Thursday night in front of an Abington apartment complex, setting off a series of explosions while firefighters fought the blaze. Read More Political activist Noam Chomsky tells Bridgewater audience that Cairo, union protesters share common values  MIT professor says U.S. going ‘wrong way’ by attacking unions Read More Clean Harbors profits rise 67 percent in fourth quarter  The Norwell environmental services company had approximately $20 million in revenues from the Gulf oil spill cleanup. Read More HEALTHY EATING: A healthy diet trumps 5-hour Energy  5-hour Energy is a caffeinated drink with added vitamins and substances touted to be more beneficial than coffee in boosting alertness, but the claims are unsubstantiated and the product could pose some harm. Read More Top Classified: Plymouth MA United States 02360  1,175,000, Single Family, 0 Beds, 0 Baths, PLYMOUTH Sunday 2-4. 5 Kettle View. Gorgeous former model hm on 15th hole Rees Jones golf course-better than new! No better view in Pinehills w/deck, g... Read More | Special Sections
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