“(T)he DEA should deschedule marijuana altogether. Marijuana’s placement in the Controlled Substances Act has had a devastating impact on our communities and is increasingly out of step with state law and public opinion.” U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), led nine of their Democratic colleagues, including U.S. …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Departments welcomes newest firefighter to their ranks
“New firefighter introduction! Please welcome FF Jay Davies. Jay worked his first shift for Lakeville today. FF Davies is currently enrolled in paramedic school and has been an EMT for 2 years. He has been working for a private ambulance company. FF Davies lives with his girlfriend, 2 dogs, and …
Read More »United States, Kenya collaborate to apprehend fugitive suspected in murder of Margaret-Mbitu
Back in November of 2023 we reported that the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police had obtained an arrest warrant for a Lowell man suspected of killing a Whitman woman whose body was located in a garage at Logan Airport. The suspect and fugitive, Kevin Kangethe, …
Read More »Construction for 52-unit New Bedford housing complex to begin; largest project in 38 years
“Alinea Capital Partners announced that it will begin construction on 10@8th, a new residential community in New Bedford. The transit-oriented development will include 52 units of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income working families. When completed, the project will be the largest new construction project built downtown in 38 years. …
Read More »Massachusetts man allegedly threatens to bomb synagogue, says “Time to end Israel and all Jews.”
“A Millis, Mass. man was arrested by federal authorities today for allegedly threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb places of worship. John Reardon, 59, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of using a facility of interstate commerce to threaten a person or place with …
Read More »Brockton Police seek help locating missing 14-year old with family in New Bedford
“** PLEASE SHARE ** “Good Evening, This message is from Brockton Police. Please be on the lookout for a missing 14-year-old girl by the name of Leanni Dossantos. Leanni is four feet ten inches tall and one hundred sixty-eight pounds. She is a light-skinned black female and has brown hair …
Read More »New Bedford City Councilor Oliver opposes Healey’s tax hike in her Municipal “Empowerment” Act
“On Friday, January 19, 2024, Governor Maura Healey first unveiled the Municipal Empowerment Act. A Bill which will fall on your desk in the coming days if not already. As a member of our state delegation, you’ll then begin the crucial task of dissecting this bill and discussing the impact …
Read More »Dartmouth Police seek public’s help locating missing 60-year-old woman
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Read More »New Bedford police arrest 54-year old Dartmouth man after he allegedly brandishes firearm
“Shortly after midnight on January 28th, south-end patrol officers responded to a Cove St. address regarding a disturbance. Upon arrival, the complainant stated that a loud party had been taking place next door. When asked to turn the music down, a male suspect became argumentative and produced a firearm which …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police seize 3 garbage bags full of marijuana after marked lanes violation
“Last Thursday, a Trooper out of the 88th RTT assigned to SP Concord initiated a traffic stop for a marked lanes violation as well as a plate cover violation. During the course of their investigation, a large trash bag of vacuum-sealed marijuana was discovered. As the investigation continued three more …
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