Bill in Massachusetts could result in a fine for those who use the "b-word"

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:43:36 -0400

A bill in Massachusetts' state legislature could mean the next time people in that state use the word "b***h", they may have to pay a fine or even face jail time.

According to the Massachusetts state legislature's website, House Bill 3719, if passed, would ban the word "b***h", when it is directed at another person to "accost, annoy, degrade or demean the other person". People who are found guilty of using the word will be considered to be a "disorderly person", as defined by a section of Massachusetts law, and will be fined $150 for the first offense. From the second violation onward, the person will be fined no more than $200, be sentenced to six months in jail, or both.

According to Boston FOX affiliate WFXT-TV, the lawmaker who filed the bill did so at the request of a constituent. The bill was filed in May.

This story was reported on in Phoenix.

First responders rescue dog trapped in icy pond

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:44:42 -0500

Thanks to police and firefighters in Massachusetts, a dog who had runaway and fallen into an icy pond was able to return home to her family.

Amesbury Police Department and the Amesbury Fire Department teamed up to rescue Navi, a three-year-old pit bull.

According to reports, Navi had run off from a sitter and was reported missing.

Video captured by police personnel shows firefighters TJ Poussard and Mike Sweeney braving the icy waters of Clarks Pond to save the good girl, who had been in the freeezing water for under 10 minutes.

“Navia was warmed up and returned to her owners. Everyone involved in the daring rescue is safe and healthy,” the police department said on Facebook.

A job well done to the entire team!

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Bill in Massachusetts could result in a fine for those who use the "b-word"

First responders rescue dog trapped in icy pond