Massachusetts State Police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in the ongoing investigation into a fatal crash, which occurred Friday morning on Route 195 West in Somerset. Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area of exits 3 and 4 on Route 195 west Friday morning around 10:15 a.m. …
Read More »New Bedford man shot at Golden Greek Restaurant Saturday morning
According to the New Bedford Police, a 28 year old New Bedford man was shot in ribs inside the Golden Greek around 3am. He is stable at Rhode Island hospital. He was involved in a fight at the restaurant. 15 minutes later a car was shot on Church Street. Police …
Read More »New Bedford’s Route 140, Route 6 intersection ranked 12th on Mass DOT crash list
The Route 140/Route 6 intersection in New Bedford finished 12th on the Mass DOT’s “2013 Top Crash Locations Report“. It was the only intersection in New Bedford to make the list. Between 2011-2013, there were 75 crashes with 30 of those crashes causing injuries at the Route 140/Route 6 intersection. Fortunately …
Read More »New Bedford Homeless Service Provider Network institutes single point of entry for shelter services
In preparation of the new shelter opening in the coming weeks, the New Bedford Homeless Service Provider Network (HSPN) has instituted a single point of entry for shelter services. All people seeking shelter should contact 1-800-HOMELESS to reserve a bed. People may also visit the shelter office at 72 Eighth …
Read More »New Bedford’s Jose Ferrer Jr. defeats Clayton Scata (Golden Gloves – Lowell)
Congrats to New Bedford High School’s Jose Ferrer Jr. on his semi-final win over Clayton Scata of Framingham, MA yesterday. Jose is fighting AGAIN tonight in the 114 Open Class Golden Gloves Finals in Lowell, MA. Wish him luck! Here are some highlights from last night. Video/Photo by Josh Souza. …
Read More »New Bedford Man Sentenced for 2013 Involuntary Manslaughter
A 28-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to jail this morning in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a 2013 physical altercation in the Ash Street Jail that led to the death of 59-year-old Egidio Batista. Superior Court Judge Raymond Veary …
Read More »New Bedford Announces CitiWorks Mini-Grant Program 2016
The City of New Bedford, through its Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development (DPHCD) is proud to launch the 2016 CitiWorks Mini-Grant Program. This is the City of New Bedford’s sixth year in providing CitiWorks Mini-Grants to neighborhood-based organizations and other groups throughout the city. Successful projects provide physical …
Read More »Dartmouth Indians defeat SBRHS Raiders in the 2nd Annual SBRHS Basketball
Last night the Dartmouth Indians took on the SBRHS Raiders in the 2nd Annual SBRHS Basketball Tournament. Dartmouth started the game off with a basket and never gave up the lead for the entire game. Matt Craig hit a 3 point shot at the end of the first buzzer giving …
Read More »Locals learn “free hands only” CPR training as part of New Bedford Wellness Initiative
People learned how to save a life with free hands only CPR training this past Sunday at the Greater New Bedford Boys And Girls Club as part of the New Bedford Wellness Initiative program.
Read More »New Bedford Whalers defeat Taunton Tigers 69-59
Last night the New Bedford High Whalers hosted the Taunton Tigers for their last game of the season. They had previously lost to the Tigers 80-69, so they were looking for a win heading into the playoffs. Taunton controlled the first quarter while New Bedford tried to find their rhythm, …
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