“The Massachusetts State Police and Waltham Police continue to investigate an assault that took place along the Riverwalk on the night of Sunday, July 30, 2023. Today State Police and Waltham Police are releasing a police artist’s sketch of the assailant in the hope that a member of the public …

“An asteroid measuring 2 to 5 kilometers in diameter was recently named after Dr. Thomas W. French, the founding leader and former Assistant Director of MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP). Unlike comets, which are usually named after their discoverers, asteroids are named for mythological figures and geographical …

“A former nurse pleaded guilty in federal court today in Boston to diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of Winchester, pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances by fraud, deception, and subterfuge. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for Nov. 14, …

“🔍 WANTED: Camera Snatcher! We interrupt your scrolling to enlist your detective skills! Our detectives recently placed a trail camera in Wildwood Cemetery to catch thieves stealing from gravesites. Lo and behold, we caught a thief in action! But it seems our camera caught his attention as well! 🕵️‍♂️ We …

“New Bedford High School has been designated an International Baccalaureate World School by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), authorizing the school to offer the renowned IB Diploma Program, beginning September 2023. Respected by leading universities across the globe, the IB Diploma Program gives students distinct advantages to thrive in a …

“High tide proved dangerous Thursday as a local fire department saved multiple people. According to the Dartmouth Fire Department District 2, crews late last night went out with the airboat to Demarest Lloyd State Park. Personnel arrived to rescue 2 people who had been walking around the park and got …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 7, 2023 – August 11, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Church St from Carlisle St to Shaw St • Main …

“The New Bedford Police Union regrets to announce the departure of another officer. Officer Stephens Lima has moved on from the New Bedford Police Department. Officer Lima was hired by the New Bedford Police Department in January of 2022. Officer Lima was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division until his …

“The Freetown Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Patrolman Kaylin Jose to the rank of Sergeant, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first female police officer in the department’s history to hold this distinguished rank. Sergeant Jose’s journey with the Town of Freetown began in …

“Lakeville Fire Department prepares for the next water rescue. Firefighters have been practicing deploying the Boston Whaler and our Achilles inflatable watercraft onto Lakeville Ponds over the last few weeks. Water rescues are low frequency/potentially high-risk emergencies, making routine training essential for successful operations. For victims of boating accidents, overturned …