WAREHAM, Mass. — A sitting member of the Wareham Select Board is scheduled to face trial next month on felony charges alleging he indecently assaulted two young girls several years ago while working as a paramedic. Jared Chadwick is set for a July 9 trial in Wareham District Court on …
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NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell unveiled the 2026 Mayor’s List at the Star Store on Wednesday, hosting the 14th annual celebration of the top 10 academically ranked New Bedford High School seniors. The ceremony recognizing the City’s highest achieving students also highlighted their extracurricular activities, the colleges they will attend, potential fields …
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New Bedford, MA — JROTC cadets from New Bedford High School visited Army Aviation Support Facility #1 at Camp Edwards on Cape Cod, where they explored Army aviation career opportunities and experienced a helicopter flight. During the visit, the cadets met with UH-60 Blackhawk pilots, crew chiefs, and mechanics to …
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Massachusetts is testing whether electric vehicles can help power the grid. A new state pilot is rolling out up to 100 free bidirectional chargers that let EVs charge when electricity is cheap and clean, then feed power back during peak demand. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center program includes school districts, …
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“Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola and Lt. Andy Simmons recently had the opportunity to participate in Keith Middle School’s Grade 8 Community Action Project panels, where they shared their experiences, insights, and advice with students as they explored ways to make a positive impact in their community. Throughout the discussions, …
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FAIRHAVEN, MA — Discover Fairhaven and the Fairhaven July 4th Celebration Team are proud to invite residents, visitors, community groups, and businesses to participate in a historic milestone: the MA250: Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, this landmark event represents …
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Massachusetts has once again secured the title of the strongest state economy in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2026 rankings released on June 1. This marks the second consecutive year the Bay State has topped the list, underscoring its enduring strength in innovation and high-tech sectors. The analysis evaluated all …
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BY SAM DRYSDALE, STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE After a year and a half of lawsuits and public sparring, House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would essentially redefine how the 2024 voter mandate to audit the Legislature is carried out. The bill (H 5469), which was quickly scheduled for a …
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The following is a statement from Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux. “Will the state finally give the Bristol County jail the money it needs to make the jail safer for staff and inmates? The OIG report states on page 10 and 95-96 (OIG findings 42 & 43) what I have …
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NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Health Department is partnering with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Mass. Department of Public Health on the annual mosquito monitoring program, which includes weekly ground spraying starting June 11, weather permitting. The weekly ground spraying by the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will target parks …
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