The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first case of the B.1.351 COVID-19 variant identified in the Commonwealth. Genetic sequencing completed at the Broad Institute on behalf of DPH has confirmed the variant, which was originally identified in South Africa. The case is a female in her …
Read More »National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for SouthCoast
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE: As of 4:48pm, Feb 16, 2021 the National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA has issued a winter storm watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening. WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze …
Read More »Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Flag Honors WWII Veteran Herbert H. Blake
During the month of February, the 18th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of PFC Herbert H. Blake, of New Bedford, who served in the European Theater during WWII. Blake was inducted into the United States Army on May 29, …
Read More »“Polar Vortex” walloping the U.S. with snow, ice storms, wind chills creating temps as low as -60 degrees; light snow for the SouthCoast
In New England, we have a saying “Don’t like the weather? Wait 5 minutes.” Our region’s weather is famous (or infamous) all over the country, but this week even those states that are considering to have warm temperatures all year round are getting a taste of what our winters are …
Read More »SouthCoast woman is reported to Animal Control for animal abuse; her emaciated dog had cancer
Sometimes our intentions are well-meaning but turn out to be misguided. It’s a fine line to walk when it comes to us seeing a wrong-doing and reporting it. While we should all stand up for an injustice – that’s what good members of society do – we should also be …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office undergo QC Spray exposure training; accepting applications
It’s a rite of passage of sorts for corrections and law enforcement professionals – OC spray exposure. You never forget the brothers and sisters you shared that day with. Our current academy class – under the direction of Lt. Robert Matos, Sgt. Moses Isidoro and CO Amanda Custodio – did …
Read More »SouthCoast Health mobilizes three public vaccination clinics in the New Bedford, Fall River, and Wareham area
During the past several days, Southcoast Health has proudly provided the first dose of the COVID vaccine to nearly 3,000 residents of our region. In a matter of days, an amazing team at Southcoast quickly mobilized three public vaccination clinics in the greater Fall River, New Bedford and Wareham regions. …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 “Binks” tracks two suspects who fled from pursued vehicle
One of the newest Massachusetts State Police dogs, Binks, had a good night. The three-year-old Belgian Malinois and his handler, MSP K9 Trooper Daniel Purtell, along with MSP patrols, tracked down two men who fled a wanted motor vehicle that the suspects abandoned last night on the Massachusetts Turnpike after …
Read More »Governor Baker: People Who Have Had COVID-19 Should Get Vaccinated
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service With the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout still early in its second phase, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday urged residents to seek the immunization when it is their turn even if they previously contracted the virus. Baker, who faced sharp criticism Thursday from Cape …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife respond to barn owl sitting in fireplace
We received a call from a homeowner with an interesting predicament. A barred owl had found its way into their chimney and was now sitting in the fireplace. Fortunately, our Central District Manager Todd Olanyk was able to assist, carefully removing the owl from the fireplace and examining it for …
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