“Please join us in congratulating Lt. John Ledo on his promotion to Captain. He’s known around the BCSO has a veteran officer who is always smiling and always has a kind word to say to his fellow co-workers. Congrats Cap!”-Bristol County Sheriff’s Office.

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. * NAACP of Greater New Bedford, 95 Cedar Street — Saturday, June 19 from 1:00 p.m. …

Defendant Previously Convicted of Lying to Federal Agent. A Massachusetts man was convicted by a federal jury yesterday in connection with placing a lit firebomb at the entrance of a Longmeadow senior health care facility in April 2020. John Rathbun, 37, of East Longmeadow, was convicted following a week-long trial …

At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that he will appoint Paul J. Oliveira to serve as the next Chief of Police. Oliveira has served as Acting Chief of Police since April 24, after the retirement of former Chief Joseph Cordeiro was announced. A nearly thirty-year veteran …

“Monday morning, Troop D Community Liaison Trooper Jessie Barbosa partnered with Dartmouth Officer Cristina Brum for our latest Coffee With A Cop gathering. Joining in the morning’s events was commander of Troop D Major Michael Michno, Dartmouth Police Chief Brian Levesque, and Dartmouth Deputy Chief Tony Vincent. Thank you to …

Chris Lisinski State House News Service With the Biden administration reportedly seeking to reinstate the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday voiced his support for the push. “I said a long time ago that I thought Tsarnaev should face the death penalty, so …

On June 17, the University will host a webinar that discusses the historical context and present-day implications of the holiday This year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the UMass system will officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time. Join members of the UMass Dartmouth and SouthCoast community to learn more …

“During the past several months the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team (CINRET West), the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, FBI / MSP Western MA Gang Task Force, and the Holyoke Police Department have been investigating the suspected distribution of Heroin from a residence in Holyoke. Based …

Did you pay funeral costs after losing someone due to COVID-19? The FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for the Funeral Assistance Program. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Applications for Funeral Assistance will be …

“A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF: “At long last, the State of Emergency imposed by the Governor in March of last year is over! It has been a very long, stressful, sad journey. But while numbers regarding vaccine distribution and positive percentage rates will still be kicked around, the worst appears …