The Massachusetts Senate approved amendments to a transportation bond bill that provides an additional $10,850,000 to enhance public infrastructure and recreation in Greater New Bedford. S2989, An Act relative to Massachusetts transportation resources and climate provides over $10 billion in state bonding authorizations to improve roadways, construct electric vehicle charging …

During the month of July, the 35th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of PFC David E. Allain, a combat veteran from New Bedford who served in the United States Air Corps, participating in 11 combat missions during WWII. David …

The number of health care providers and locations administering the JYNNEOS vaccine increases due to additional federal allocation. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced 18 additional cases of monkeypox in adult males within the past seven days, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the Commonwealth …

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced updates to its state employee diversity dashboard that will increase visibility into the composition of the Commonwealth Executive Branch workforce and encourage further accountability as the Administration continues to prioritize efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. The diversity dashboard, launched in October 2020, is an …

“New Bedford police have arrested a man for being in possession of a “ghost” gun. On Tuesday, July 12, Ofc. Jonathan Miranda, assigned to the port security unit, received a tip that a man, identified as Nuno Pedrosa, 39, of 1586 Padanaram Avenue, was in possession of a firearm while …

“Last Thursday, July 7, at approximately 9:10 PM Troopers Scott Irish and Steve Sicard from the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a home on Charlene Drive in Mansfield after a suspicious spherical object was found by family members at the residence. When Troopers arrived on scene they visually …

Black bears are found throughout much of state. Learn what to do if you see a bear and take steps around your home to prevent problems with black bears. With the increasing number of black bears found in many areas of Massachusetts, it is important for all residents to know …

The New Bedford Police Department is investigating two overnight robberies just minutes apart. The first robbery occurred at Cumberland Farms at 540 Dartmouth Street, in Dartmouth at approximately 2:00am. That specific Cumberland Farms is open 24 hours. While police were investigating that robbery and talking to the clerk and eyewitnesses, …

“Defendant cyberstalked and sent death threats to ex-girlfriend and her family BOSTON – A Connecticut man has agreed to plead guilty to threatening, harassing and intimidating a Massachusetts woman through social media and email. Marshall Nicholas Fain, 31, of New Haven, Conn., has agreed to plead guilty to one count …

“He’s far from a Monet but this guy decided to vandalize the Fairhaven High School on the night of July 12th at approximately 9:45 p.m. The only thing he did right was match the yellow sneakers to his pants. They certainly stand out, don’t they!? Someone must know this person …