“The MassDOT has issued a construction update for the upcoming work taking place throughout the area. Test trains, signaling, road lane closures and more are a sign that later this year South Coast Rail will be going through Fall River, New Bedford and more. Please note: the schedule for this …

“It’s budget season on Beacon Hill, and Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is asking lawmakers to move forward on exploring his idea of closing the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford. Sheriff Heroux this week sent letters to members of the local legislative delegation to request $300,000 for a feasibility …

“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs: DPD is looking for some help identifying this female, who stole a couple hundred dollars worth of pet supplies from a local merchant. Because we are getting so doggone sick of chasing around shoplifters, if anyone has information that can help us cage her up, …

“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs: DPD is looking for some help identifying this individual who, based on the facial expression, either realized that he/she got caught on camera shoplifting, or has a bat 🦇 tickling the inside of one of his/her caves 👃🏼. If anyone has information that can help …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 20, 2023 – March 24, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Jack and Bore under 140 off of Phillips Rd • Sassaquin Ave. from …

“A prosecutor this week said a fugitive from Brooklyn entered the West End apartment of a 75-year-old man last month, slashed the man’s throat, ate his food, slept on his couch and then left in the morning, leaving the body to be discovered during a well-being check later that day. …

“The Office of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Malden Police, and State Police are seeking DION SMITH, 33, of Boston, for the stabbing homicide of a Malden senior citizen. Investigators on Wednesday obtained an arrest warrant charging SMITH with murder after an extensive investigation by Malden Police, Massachusetts State Police …

“Did you know skunks are not true hibernators? When nighttime temperatures are above 30°F, skunks become active, stretching their legs and searching for food. Dog owners should beware on warm winter nights! When temperatures stay below freezing, skunks sleep to conserve energy. Breeding season typically occurs from February through March. …

“Southcoast Hospitals Group, consisting of Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey, has earned global recognition on Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2023. The health system also received special recognition this year by performing “above average” for CMS infection prevention measures. “I am so proud of our staff, both on …

“A 37-year-old New Bedford man who stabbed a romantic rival in the neck at the city bus depot in 2021 and then hours later physically assaulted another man was sentenced to serve up to eight years in state prison on Tuesday in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney …