Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29. The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29. The …

LifeStream recently announced the launch of LifeTech, a new initiative dedicated to providing greater accesss and knowledge of technology for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. In addition to the hundreds of individuals that LifeStream supports, LifeTech services will also be made available to the larger community of …

During the execution of a search warrant on Sunday, May 16, 2021, Dartmouth Police detectives and members of the S.E.M.L.E.C. Search and Rescue Team, located what appeared to be a hand grenade. As it could not be determined if the device was real and/or active, the Massachusetts State Police Bomb …

Throughout the month of April, the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to conduct training for ‘Bambi Bucket’ wildfire fighting. A ‘Bambi Bucket’ is a large container suspended under the State Police Aircraft which can pick up water to be dropped …

Homicide Unit prosecutors, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to this office and New Bedford Police are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred last night in The City of New Bedford. New Bedford Police received 911 calls around 6:45 pm reporting shots fired outside the Richdale Food Market on Brock Avenue. …

“We’re thrilled to introduce the community to the newest members of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 team: Huntah and Duke. Huntah (think Hunter but with a Massachusetts accent) is a 7-month-old female black lab who will be partnered up with Capt. Paul Douglas. Duke is also 7 months old …

UMass Dartmouth Professor Bridget A. Teboh (History) has been awarded a 2020-2021 fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP). The fellowship will enable her to travel to Nigeria to work with Benue State University Makurdi (BSUM) and Professor Msugh Moses KEMBE (Vice-Chancellor) on Curriculum Co-development, Graduate Students Teaching/Mentoring, …

UPDATE: After being missing for 2 weeks, this story had a positive ending. “THANK U EVERYONE MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN FOUND!”-David Thompson. Thanks to all who helped spread the word by liking, sharing, and commenting. “Facebook I need your help! My daughter Trinity Thompson is 13 years old and she …

“At approximately 6:45 p.m., south end units responded to Richdale Foods on Brock Ave. in regards to a shooting incident. One gunshot victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. NBPD Detectives are at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Please avoid the area.”

The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that nomination papers to run for local municipal office in the November 2021 municipal election will be available beginning on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Election Commission Office in New Bedford City Hall, 133 William …