The City’s Board of Election Commissioners has announced the early voting schedule and registration deadline for the state’s primary election on Sept. 6. Early voting for the state primary will take place from Saturday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Sept. 2. In-person early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to …

Cooling centers are meant to prevent hyperthermia caused by heat, humidity, and poor air quality. Cooling centers provide shade, water, and restrooms; medical attention and referrals to social services may also be offered. ____________________________________________________________ “Due to high temperatures cooling stations will be open in New Bedford. All five libraries are …

A 24-year-old Fall River woman connected to multiple shootings in Fall River and New Bedford, including a 2019 New Bedford homicide, was sentenced to state prison last Friday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn announced. Ashlee Cambra pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to indictments charging her with …

A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. Jose Vasquez, a/k/a “King Fearless,” 28, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel to seven years in prison and three years …

“At 2359 hrs, the New Bedford Fire Department received an automatic fire alarm activation for the Roosevelt Apartments located at 415 County Street. On arrival Command Unit 2, District Chief Steven Beaulieu reported a working fire in the rear of a fourth floor apartment. A second alarm response was called …

“New Bedford police detectives have seized 3 firearms as a result of an investigation into drug activity. On July 15, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” executed a search warrant at 1595 Braley Rd. The target of the investigation was JOSHUA WASHBURN, 27. During a search of the …

“On July 16 2022, at about 6:02 PM, Plainville Police were dispatched to Target, 91 Taunton Street, for a shoplifting in progress. En route, officers were advised that the male suspect was stopped by Assets Protection (AP) in the vestibule after passing all points of purchase. The male ran out …

“From July 6-12, the Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit performed 73 missions, including nine drug sniffs, three gun searches, and one search for human remains. K9 Troopers and their partners assisted in searches for three suicidal persons, responded to six calls involving suspects with weapons (five with guns, and one …

“With deep sadness, we announce the recent passing of Massachusetts State Police K9 Duke. Duke was the partner of Trooper Jack Doherty since August 2014 and was certified in patrol and narcotics detection. Duke retired in 2021 and passed away last month, one month shy of his 11th birthday, which …

“Over the next few days and into the weekend our members will assist the United States Secret Service and our other law enforcement partners with the protection of the First Lady of the United States. Earlier yesterday, Troopers were in Charlestown as the First Lady visited Home Base, a Red …