A Mexican national was arrested and charged today in federal court in Boston in connection with the murder of an individual aboard a fishing vessel off the coast of Massachusetts. Franklin Freddy Meave Vazquez, 27, was charged with one count of murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of …

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell was asked about the progress of turning parts of Acushnet Ave. into an International Marketplace. 

Can New Bedford High School access funding to add vocational programming like Greater New Bedford Voc Tech? Mayor Mitchell answers.

A Revere man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to possessing child pornography. Ian Silver-Eck, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. scheduled sentencing for Jan. 17, 2019. In August 2017, Silver-Eck was charged by criminal …

The August 31 Trust of Braintree has claimed the fifth $4 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Winfall” instant game. The trust, represented by trustee Brett Kaufman, opted to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $2,600,000 (less tax withholdings). The winning ticket was …

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that bridge deck and joint repairs have been scheduled for the Interstate 195 ramps located over Interstate 495 in Wareham. The work will take place overnight from 9:00 p.m., to 5:00 a.m., beginning on Monday, October 1, 2018, and continuing through to …

Public Safety Secretary Daniel Bennett, Undersecretary Patrick McMurray, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), hosted the second of three one-day symposiums for school officials, fire, EMS, and law enforcement professionals yesterday. The community leaders attended in teams to learn more about …

Eileen M. Danahey, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos A. DaCunha as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “We are incredibly fortunate to have someone with Carlos’ extensive level of …

David Brunell, 56, of Webster, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to one count of theft of government money. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman scheduled sentencing for Dec. 13, 2018. Between June 2000 and June 2017, the Social Security Administration deposited approximately $234,000 in retirement benefits …