A 44-year-old New Bedford man who used a hypodermic needle, and a threat that the needle was contaminated with HIV, to rob a pharmacy clerk about a year ago was sentenced to serve four to six years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Steven …

With summer weather approaching, and as COVID-19 related restrictions on daily activities begin to lift, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents to take recommended precautions to keep young children safe this summer. Prevent Tick Bites Ticks can make you sick when they bite. They are most commonly …

The Revere Bell is a cherished local artifact that is an important part of Fairhaven’s local history. The bell is being located, and students at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech are integral in this process. Our students worked on a model of the cupola that once housed the Revere Bell at …

“The Massachusetts State Police Community Action Team Troop B Liaison Deshawn Brown, and Troop C Liaison Farrah Gray partnered with the Hinsdale Police Department for a Coffee with a Cop this past Friday, May 28. The students from Kittredge Elementary School grades K-4 were invited to attend, and the event …

“Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is almost here! This weekend only, you won’t need a license to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, river, or stream statewide. Take advantage of this opportunity to introduce someone new to fishing or try it yourself! All other rules, including catch limits, apply. Details: bit.ly/2021freefishing …

On Thursday, May 27, just before 2:00 a.m. Trooper Luis Valdez, assigned to the Massachusetts State Police-Concord Barracks was on patrol on Route 3 in Billerica. While conducting stationary speed enforcement, Trooper Valdez was able to measure the speed of a gray BMW 528 sedan traveling 86 miles per hour …

Damon Greene of New Bedford has won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “High Voltage Cash” instant ticket game. Greene said he received guidance from his deceased uncle in selecting the ticket from bin #12 that contained the winning ticket and gave him the big win. He …

Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Homicide Unit prosecutors, and New Bedford Police are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred this afternoon in The City of New Bedford. At approximately 3:12 pm today, New Bedford Police responded to 911 calls reporting a shooting outside of 67 …

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION AT DAVID ST./EAST RODNEY FRENCH BLVD.: Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Homicide Unit prosecutors and New Bedford Police are actively investigating a shooting incident in the area of David St. and East Rodney French that happened outside of 67 David Street around 3:12pm. …

Southeastern Regional Transportation Authority has announced that its latest innovation, the Intercity Express traveling between New Bedford and Fall River will continue through June, 2022. The Intercity Express began in 2020 as a pilot program – yet has proved not only useful, but popular with SRTA patrons. SRTA states that …