The New Bedford Health Department has announced the city’s beaches have been closed to swimming due to the recent excessive rainfall. The water at all New Bedford beaches will be tested daily until acceptable water quality levels are obtained and swimming can resume at all sections. Further updates regarding openings …

The New Bedford Health Department has announced the city’s beaches have been closed to swimming due to the recent excessive rainfall. The water at all New Bedford beaches will be tested daily until acceptable water quality levels are obtained and swimming can resume at all sections. Further updates regarding openings …

The New Bedford Election Commission reminds the public that September 8, 2021, will be the last day to register to vote in the municipal preliminary election on September 28, 2021. September 8, 2021, is also the last day to notify the Election Commission of any change in voter name or …

“Bird Feeder and Illness Update: While much remains unknown about the mysterious bird illness documented in the mid-Atlantic and mid-west regions since May, there have been decreasing reports of sick and dead birds in the impacted states. Based on current knowledge, there is no indication that bird feeders or baths …

“Beginning today and continuing through the end of the year, you may notice Massachusetts State Police Troopers wearing slightly different badges than their standard shield. Yesterday, September 1, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the State Police Patrol and to commemorate the milestone, Colonel Christopher Mason has …

“The 36 dogs and 39 cats we evacuated from the wake of Hurricane Ida arrived safe and sound at a Massachusetts airport over the weekend. After some much needed rest, medical care, and TLC they’re ready to find loving homes. And while these cuties are lucky to have made it …

Colin A. Young State House News Service Through eight months of 2021, recreational marijuana retailers in Massachusetts have sold more than $140 million more in products than they did throughout the entirety of 2020 and total legal Bay State bud sales have now eclipsed the $2 billion mark. The Cannabis …

On August 31st, 2021, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau concluded an investigation into a drug delivery operation being conducted by BRIAN WEBER, 37. A search warrant was executed at his residence, 619 County St., 1E. During this search, detectives located over 100 grams of fentanyl, 2 bags …

Charges against the 86-year-old Taunton man accused of shooting his wife to death have officially been upgraded to Murder, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Homicide Unit prosecutors and Taunton Police are investigating a homicide, which occurred …

“At approximately 1:45AM the New Bedford Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 124 Bonney Street. This structure had suffered damage from a previous fire in January of this year. This vacant three story wood-frame structure is also located in the center of the block. Upon arrival, Command …