A tiny three-week-old fox kit is on the road to recovery after being rescued in critical condition, thanks to the dedicated efforts of two Massachusetts wildlife rehabilitators. The kit was found extremely thin, dehydrated, anemic, and hypothermic when picked up by Danielle from Country Critters Rehabilitation at the finder’s home. …
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BOSTON – Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering a measure that could open the door for individuals detained by federal immigration officers, including those without legal status, to file lawsuits against ICE agents if their arrests or detentions are later deemed unconstitutional. The proposal, S. 2976 (An Act Relative to Violations …
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On Wednesday, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell today celebrated the official opening of the Flats at 8th, a 52-unit apartment building located in the heart of downtown. The project transforms a historic former bank building into modern residential units, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to expand housing …
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“I had the honor of joining the New Bedford Whaling Museum and members of the Portuguese Advisory Committee to celebrate the return of Azorean whaleboat “Pico”! After several years off view, “Pico” has been fully restored and is now on permanent display in the Turner Gallery. As someone who grew …
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BOSTON, April 2, 2026, – A Boston man with multiple convictions for violent offenses dating back to 2005 was arraigned Monday in BMC Central for charges related to an indecent assault on an MBTA bus driver, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. MICHAEL VANDENBROEKE, 41, of Jamaica Plain, was charged …
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We invite everyone to the 87th Annual Easter Sunrise Service 6:19am Sunday, 4/5/25 at Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven. We look forward to seeing you all again this year at Fort Phoenix for our Sunrise service. Old and new friends, young and old will get up in the darkness of the early …
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“Earlier this year a great friend of our department passed away. William “Dale” Jones was an active member of the Marion community, serving our town in many capacities throughout his life. His dedication to our town and his support of our first responders will be greatly missed. Dale studied Marine …
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Defendant also possessed disturbing images of violent acts including animal cruelty; over 100,000 images and videos of sexual abuse of minors, including a toddler, also found. BOSTON – An Amherst, Mass. man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield, Mass. for possessing more than 100,000 files of sexual abuse …
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A New Bedford man previously imprisoned for a 2010 shooting has been sentenced in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of trafficking methamphetamine. Jared Debarros, of New Bedford, was sentenced Wednesday to serve not less than three years and notCity of New Bedford Police Department …
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A Bristol County man convicted in the 1994 drive-by shooting death of a 14-year-old New Bedford boy has once again been denied parole by the Massachusetts Parole Board after receiving three prior opportunities for release — each of which ended in revocation. Richard Hazard, of Taunton, appeared before the board …
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