Jodi Reed

Bristol County Bureau Chief for NBC10 in Providence| Formerly WWLP & NH1 | Retweets 🙅🏼‍♀️ endorsements | Typos are my own

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Everywhere we go, we hear from people being pinched by high costs.

Today, we’re doing the most direct thing government can do to ease the pain right away.

We’re cutting taxes and putting money back in your pocket.

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It’s official! Governor Healey has signed the state’s first tax cuts in more than 20 years.

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The owner of C&M auto repair in North Attleboro told me he’s seriously concerned about what will happen if the strike continues and he can’t get the parts he needs for his customers cars.

He wishes the best for the auto workers, but is praying for a deal to be reached soon.

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It’s day 12 of the UAW strike.

Employees at the Stellantis parts distribution center in Mansfield have joined the picket line.

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Here’s what Patrick McNamara, the president of the MA state police association had to say about the encounter.

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NEW: A Lakeville police officer was approached by a man with a gun early this morning and attempted to get him to drop his weapon.

A state trooper who was on his way home saw the confrontation and stepped in to help.

When the suspect raised weapon again, both officers fired.

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Neighbors sent us this video showing the moment they realized the entire front porch of 45 Moran Street was engulfed in flames.

🎥 Brittany Rivera

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We are now getting a good look at the damage.

The Chief told us no one was injured in the fire. The 3 residents that live here were able to get out, including a young child.

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Happening Now: Crews are battling a massive fire in North Attleboro.

This is on Moran Ave. the smoke is so thick that you can’t actually see the damage to the house.

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Crews are now using a chain saw to get into the attack of this house on Moran Street.

Smoke continues to billow out of the home.

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- Lucas had recently been released from a mental institution

- His rap sheet is 24 pages long including 4 separate restraining orders

- His daughter expressed sympathy for Heidi and said she should have gotten away from him a long time ago.

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Happening Now: Matthew Lucas has entered the courtroom to be arraigned for allegedly murdering Heidi Chace.

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Courtroom details:

- Lucas & Chace were allegedly smoking crack cocaine with friends all night.

- Chace was found unresponsive with head trauma and a bloody hammer was found near her body.

- Lucas fled the scene and hid in his brothers shed down the road

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Lucas was arrested and is scheduled to be arraigned in Fall River Superior court later today.

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This is the scene right now on Chace Road in East Freetown.

Police say they were called here around 4:24 this morning and found 44-year-old Heidi Chace dead inside.

A half a mile away on Burns Lane they found 54-year-old Matthew Lucas hiding in a shed.

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Here’s a look at conditions on Nauset beach.

People have been flocking to the area to check out the waves which are now in the 10 to 12 foot range.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Tonight into tomorrow, coastal MA can expect to see wind, rain, & flooding as Hurricane Lee brushes Southern New England.

I’m declaring a state of emergency and calling on @fema to issue a Pre-Disaster Emergency Declaration to free up resources to support our response efforts.

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I’m on cape cod today which is one of the areas expected to be hit hardest by tomorrows storm.

Ferry services to the cape and island will be suspended following tonight’s commute.

MEMA director Dawn Brantley said the state is prepared for the worst.

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HAPPENING NOW: Gov. Healey, Lt. Governor Driscoll & MEMA director Dawn Brantley are holding a press conference ahead of Hurricane Lee's arrival in MA.

A tropical storm warning is in effect and a coastal flooding advisory has been sent out.