“The Massachusetts State Police were honored to invite WWII Navy veteran Douglas Bryant out for a training day in Rockport. The almost 95-year-old watched as our Underwater Recovery Unit trained in the quarry. Doug was eager to see the divers and equipment in action and how it compared to techniques …

“Mutual Admiration Society. It is such a privilege for us to be a part of JJ Montalban’s path to a heart transplant. Ofc. Shane Harris stopped by to see him and help get his scooter set up for patrol! JJ’s been one of our biggest supporters and we want to …

At one point in 1857, New Bedford was the richest city per capita in the world because of fishing, whaling to be precise. Back then there were 329 vessels worth over $12 million. While whaling began to decline from that point on, New Bedford went on to textiles and lighting, …

Meet at the public parking lot at Cotali Mar Restaurante at the corner of Acushnet and Sawyer Streets, New Bedford. • Volunteers will clean up the surrounding areas in the North End. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe shoes • Wear a …

Matt Murphy State House News Service With President Joe Biden urging Israel to make immediate progress toward an end to its violent fighting with Hamas, Gov. Charlie Baker made a statement of support for Israel on Wednesday as other political leaders in Massachusetts have spoken out against the ally’s treatment …

Saturday, May 8, just before 11:00 a.m. Trooper Jeremy Burns, assigned to the Massachusetts State Police-Northampton Barracks was on patrol on Route 91 in Northampton. While traveling northbound, Trooper Burns’ attention was drawn to a white Acura hatchback with dark tinted windows, and a tinted registration plate cover that made …

In Haverhill stands a monument erected in 1879 that is in honor of colonist Hannah Duston. As the legend goes in 1697, during the King William’s War, the settlement was raided by 30 members of the Abenaki tribe from Quebec as the settlers slept. The Abenakis burned the village down …

New Bedford resident, Ellory Reynolds, needed to have some items picked up by ABC Disposal so he made an appointment with them and placed the items in front of his apartment. When he went outside next, he saw that the City of New Bedford left him a violation notice. Here …

St. Anne’s is proud to support the Westport Food Pantry with a $1,500 donation that will assist them in continuing to provide food and other essential household items to Westport residents in need. The Westport Food Pantry was created in April 2020 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic …

State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason announced today fireworks enforcement efforts have started. The State Police Bomb Squad is part of the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit (F&EIU) assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, which has already started working with …