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MARION — The Taunton Federal Credit Union has set up shop on Route 6 in Marion following a merger with Commonwealth Utilit

This week: a new district attorney for the Cape and Islands; new sheriffs for Bristol and Barnstable Counties; and a new governor — the first week of 2023 gets going with plenty of action! And: local schools and health officials are watching carefully the uptick in COVID around the state.

The average gas price in Massachusetts reached another record high Monday, breaking the record set in March.

The NWS said by noon Friday, towns around Martha's Vineyard, Worcester and Barnstable Counties had received the most snow.

Massachusetts influenza vaccine requirement for students eliminated as flu season remains mild during COVID pandemic Updated Jan 15, 2021; Facebook Share The mandate was part of an effort to prevent hospitals from being overcrowded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Public Health announced over the summer that students would need the flu shot before Dec. 31. Last month, the department said that deadline was extended to Feb. 28. But now, the shot is no longer required to attend school, according to an email from DPH officials. “The Massachusetts Department of Public Healt...