“16-year-old Adryana Braga went missing from Oliver Ames High School on 06/01/21. She had been placed at the Home for Little Wanderers Southeast Campus since 06/2020. It is believed that Adryana may be in the New Bedford area or with her Mother India Hendricks-Braga, who currently resides on Tecumseh St, …
Read More »Bring your family to Bristol Community College’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic; Giving away $20,000 in scholarships and free classes
Bristol Community College will be hosting a family-focused community event on Tuesday, June 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. to keep your family safe by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine – Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available for ages 12 and up. The family-focused event will feature incentives for everyone receiving the COVID-19 …
Read More »New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Being Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
A New Bedford man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to illegally possessing a Mustang .380 pistol and ammunition. Victor Morales, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition while being a convicted felon. U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris scheduled sentencing for …
Read More »The Greater Boston Food Bank partners with Amazon on food distribution to New Bedford area
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Amazon. A leader in distribution and operational expertise, Amazon will donate weekly transportation services to GBFB every Wednesday, providing a full-sized tractor trailer and class A driver to deliver …
Read More »New Bedford law firm office manager indicted for allegedly stealing nearly one million dollars from employer
A 54-year-old Tiverton, RI woman was recently indicted by a Bristol County Grand Jury for allegedly stealing just under $1 million from a New Bedford law firm, where she worked as an office manager, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. After an extensive investigation by the Financial …
Read More »Vaccines available this week in New Bedford with no appointment needed
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and 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. Coast New England Federal Credit Union Parking Lot, 93 Union Street – Thursday, June …
Read More »Massachusetts Income Tax Change Appears Headed Toward 2022 Ballot
Michael P. Norton State House News Service Massachusetts lawmakers are poised Wednesday to advance one of the most significant changes in state tax policy in years. Legislators will meet for a 1 p.m. Constitutional Convention, and Democrats who hold super-majorities in both chambers are set to vote to place on …
Read More »Man arrested for rape of 18-year old woman on Martha’s Vineyard ferry
Shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, Massachusetts State Police patrols and Falmouth Police responded to the Steamship Authority in Falmouth for a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred on the ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to Woods Hole. After the ferry docked at Woods Hole, the alleged victim, an 18-year-old woman, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police host “Field Day” with horse “Scotty” and resource dog “Ruby”
“The Massachusetts State Police Troop H Community Liaison Aaron Richardson invited some of his friends to the annual Greenlodge School Field Day in Dedham. Joining Trooper Richardson were MSP Mounted Unit Troopers Giuseppe Ciampa and Tim Barry. Troopers Ciampa and Barry brought with them one of the stars of the …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9s spend day with at New Bedford’s Campbell Elementary School
“Our K9 team had a blast this morning hanging out with the kids at the Elwyn Campbell Elementary School in New Bedford. Capt. Paul Douglas and Officer Teddy Santos brought K9s Huntah, Duke and Storm for a demonstration for the kids. They wanted to thank the great folks at Campbell …
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