“The Brittany Tee search mission has resumed this morning in Brookfield. The Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team, a trained search and rescue unit and State Police K9 Unit will continue searching a vast wooded area near Ms. Tee’s home. Additionally, the State Police Marine Unit and Underwater Recovery …
Read More »Lakeville Firefighters awarded commendations for helping rescue woman attacked by dog
“The Lakeville Fire Department would like to congratulate Lt. Tyler Knight and FF Jason Kirby. These firefighters were recently awarded department commendations for actions taken to save a woman who was being attacked by a large dog. The two Lakeville Firefighters were nearby at the time of the attack and …
Read More »10 people who could run for mayor of New Bedford in 2023
Jon Mitchell has served as New Bedford’s mayor for over a decade but hasn’t committed yet to running for re-election in 2023. A 4-year mayoral term may be hard to commit to if Mayor Mitchell has ambitions for higher office or may just be ready for a change and one …
Read More »59-year-old Fairhaven man killed in car accident
A 59-year-old Fairhaven man died last night as a result of a two-vehicle car crash near the intersection of Main and Hedge streets in Fairhaven. The deceased has been identified as George Thatcher. Fairhaven Police received a 911 call regarding the crash at about 7:10 pm Sunday. It appears that …
Read More »Dartmouth Fire Department responds to early morning rollover accident
“Dartmouth Fire Department crews were busy Saturday morning at 3:00 am working a rollover crash on Elm St. The car managed to knock down 2 telephone poles.” -Dartmouth Fire District 1. Dartmouth Fire District 1 photo. Dartmouth Fire District 1 photo. Dartmouth Fire District 1 photo. Dartmouth Fire District 1 …
Read More »New Bedford memories: Smuggler’s Den, Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus, Bowling On The Green…
“Things have changed so much from when I was a kid down here in the south end of New Bedford growing up on Bellevue St. All us kids were always doing something with everything available to us. We played Little League Baseball and I played for ‘Me & Ed’s.’ My …
Read More »Disabled Person Protection Unit Sergeant retires; 35 years of service to Massachusetts State Police
“We would like to congratulate Sergeant Timothy Grant on his retirement after 36 years of service to the Massachusetts State Police and the citizens of this state. Sergeant Grant worked for many years in our Disabled Persons Protection Unit, seeking justice for people with disabilities who were abused or victimized. …
Read More »Americans for the Arts, U.S. Conf. of Mayors honors New Bedford’s mayor as leader in the arts
“Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2023 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to three elected officials, and Legendary Artist Awards to two artists, at The U.S. Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. The honorees include: • Dan McKee, …
Read More »Goeldi’s monkeys from New Bedford find new home at the Santa Barbara Zoo
“The Santa Barbara Zoo has welcomed two Goeldi’s monkeys, George Michael (3), and Jimi (2), who are brothers and have come to Santa Barbara from Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford, MA. The zookeepers are enjoying getting to know the two new monkeys, and are helping them comfortably adjust to …
Read More »Fairhaven Firefighter graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
“Congratulations to FF Tim Reilly on his graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. FF Reilly did an excellent job surpassing all the class averages on exams. He has been with the department since July 2022 and we are excited for him to return to shift and utilize his new skills. …
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