“I would like to know if you can post my story. I am looking for my biological family and was hoping you can help share my story.

My birth certificate and all my documents are not from my birth parents. I was born on Azores S. Miguel in an institution they called an old hospital and a female worker there did all my paperwork under her and husband’s name.

Back then it was very easy because 44 years ago when I was born they didn’t have too much medical assistance.

I was not raised by my birth parents. I would very much like to be able to see my real parents, in blood. I have several brothers, I know we are a big family. I would love to see and hug them.

I was not esteemed and I was badly loved. As the old saying goes: “Blood cries.” I really wanted my blood family to know that I am looking for them.

I was born 9-10 – 1976. I suspect that my birth mother lived in the Fort Rodman/beach area in the south end.

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Não fui criada pelos meus pais biológicos. Gostava muito de poder ver os meus pais verdadeiros, de sangue. Tenho vários irmãos, sei que somos uma família grande.

Gostava muito de os ver e abraçar. Não fui estimada e fui mal amada. Como diz o velho ditado: “O sangue chora.”

Queria muito que a minha família de sangue soube-sse que os procuro. Agradeço e peço a ajuda de quem souber do seu paradeiro, faço o pedido para me contactar.

Obrigado.

I thank you and ask for the help of anyone who knows of your whereabouts, Please contact me at 774-328-8952.”-Carla Serpa.

Photo by Carla Serpa.

“On Friday, March 5, at about 9:30 p.m., Wareham Police detectives and patrol officers executed a search warrant at 5 Quaker Road. Detectives had conducted an investigation into illegal firearms being stored in the residence.

During the course of the search, detectives seized seven firearms, ammunition, and a large capacity-feeding device for ammunition. In addition, one resident was placed under arrest.

David Daggett (34), of Quaker Road, East Wareham, is charged with two counts of carrying a firearm without a license, four counts of possession firearm without an FID card, possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and illegal possession of ammunition.

The following uniformed officers assisted detectives with the warrant service: Lieutenant Peter Flannery, Sergeant Steve Soqui, and Officer James White.

Chief John Walcek praised the detectives saying, ‘In one day our detectives seized Fentanyl from an earlier raid, then went right back to work executing a search warrant for weapons.’ He added, ‘The goal is to make Wareham as safe as possible for everyone.’”

On Friday, March 5, shortly before noon, Wareham Police detectives armed with a search warrant raided a room at the Rosewood Motel. The raid follows an investigation by detectives into illegal narcotics activity.

In the room, detectives seized 56 grams of suspected Fentanyl. The principal subject of the warrant, 30-year old Matthew Watterson, of 3115 Cranberry Highway #28 East Wareham, was placed under arrest by WPD detectives after being located in Bourne.

In addition to the Fentanyl, detectives confiscated $2,947 in cash, a digital scale, and other items associated with the illegal narcotics trade.

Watterson is charged with trafficking in more than 10 grams Fentanyl. After being processing at police headquarters he was transported to Wareham District Court for arraignment.

On Friday, March 5, at about 9:30 p.m., Wareham Police detectives and patrol officers executed a search warrant at 5 Quaker Road in Wareham. Detectives were conducting an investigation into illegal firearms being stored in the residence.

During the course of the search, detectives seized seven firearms, ammunition, and a large capacity-feeding device for ammunition. In addition, one resident was placed under arrest.

34-year-old David Daggett, of Quaker Road, East Wareham, is charged with two counts of carrying a firearm without a license, four counts of possession of a firearm without an FID card, possession of a large-capacity firearm, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and illegal possession of ammunition.

The following uniformed officers assisted detectives with the warrant service: Lieutenant Peter Flannery, Sergeant Steve Soqui, and Officer James White.

Chief John Walcek praised the detectives saying, “In one day our detectives seized Fentanyl from an earlier raid, then went right back to work executing a search warrant for weapons.” He added, “The goal is to make Wareham as safe as possible for everyone.”

“Congratulations to Dartmouth Board of Health Director, Chris Michaud, as well as to all of the other workers and volunteers, who made our final vaccination clinic such a GIANT success yesterday at Dartmouth High School.

As a result of their collective efforts over the last couple of months, nearly 4,000 individuals were successfully vaccinated at the numerous town of Dartmouth clinics ??.

Though we realize they are all busy, sadly, no state officials accepted the invitation to come and see just how important it is to keep these non-profit, locally run clinics up and running ?.

Great job Dartmouth ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐”-Dartmouth Police Department.

Over the past few months, the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team’s west unit (MSP CINRET West) and Holyoke Police conducted an investigation into suspected trafficking of crystal methamphetamine in the Holyoke area by MARK CAMERON, 49. Methamphetamine, a highly-addictive drug, remains relatively uncommon in New England.

This morning, Troopers and Officers assigned to MSP CINRET West, Holyoke Police Officers, and members of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at CAMERON’s West Glen Street residence. The search resulted in the seizure of 76 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 13 grams of fentanyl, 14 grams of crack cocaine, various illicit prescription narcotics and approximately $2,000 in United States currency. Police also found literature about manufacturing crystal methamphetamine inside the home.

CAMERON was charged with the following offenses:

1. Trafficking in methamphetamine, over 36 grams;
2. Trafficking in fentanyl, over 10 grams;
3. Possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute;
4. Possession of crack cocaine;
5. Possession of a Class E narcotic (prescription pills) with intent to distribute; and
6. Possession of a Class E narcotic (prescription pills).

Troopers and Officers also located JOSE RODRIGUEZ, 45, also a resident of that address, and arrested him for the following offenses:

1. Possession of crack cocaine; and2. Possession of a Class E narcotic (prescription pills)

On Thursday, March 4, at about 6:00 p.m. Wareham police officers were assisting at the scene of a structure fire on Cranberry Highway. Officers Christopher Smith, Joseph Cardoza, and Lieutenant Walter Correia had shut down a section of the highway to allow firefighters to run hoses from a fire hydrant to the fire scene.

Lt. Correia attempted to stop a car speeding toward the fire, and had to run to the side of the road to avoid being struck. Officer Smith also tried to stop the vehicle; however, the operator swerved around two police cars. The vehicle then pulled into the parking lot of the burning building nearly striking Officer Cardoza.

The operator jumped out of the car and headed toward the burning building, with Officer Cardoza yelling for him to stop. The male who had been driving the car now attempted to get in the building. Officer Cardoza pulled the man back, however he tried to break free and go back to the building. Officer Cardoza, assisted by Officer Smith, placed the male under arrest.

Christopher Ferland (21), of East Wareham, is charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop for a police officer.

Later, at about 8:30 p.m., another vehicle broke through the barricade on Cranberry Highway at Ames Island Road near the fire scene. The vehicle drove over several fire hoses in the process. Officer Smith stopped the vehicle assisted by Sergeant Steve Soqui.

After an investigation, the officers believed the operator to be impaired and placed him under arrest. Ronald G. Laplant Jr. (41), of Bourne, is charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor, and driving over a fire hose.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and the Board of Health have rescinded an earlier restriction on nursing home and senior living visits, due to the widespread vaccination of residents at those facilities.

On December 14, the Mayor and Board of Health prohibited visitation at nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and senior living facilities, with limited exceptions, to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19. An emergency order by the Mayor and Board of Health effective March 8 will now rescind that restriction and allow safe visitation, but continues to outline stringent public health protocols and reporting requirements to ensure the health and safety of all senior residents.

“Our goal during the surges in virus transmission was always to protect the most vulnerable among us until they had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Now that the initial phases of vaccinations of residents at nursing homes and senior living facilities have taken place, we can once again permit visitation with health and safety protocols so that families can visit their loved ones,” said Mayor Mitchell.

The state’s and City’s latest guidance allows for in-person visitation with social distancing, screening, mask-wearing, and other protective measures.

Last spring, Mayor Mitchell and the Board of Health first announced emergency orders to keep residents of all senior living settings safe through the requirement of stringent public health and sanitation requirements, and instituted limits on visitations in December to protect the health of senior residents.

“I’m saddened by the news that Pierre Tremblay, a longtime carpenter in the City’s Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, passed away this week from complications of Covid-19.

It was shocking news to all of us who called Pierre a friend and colleague. Pierre was a masterful craftsman, whose skill was exceeded only by the pride he took in his work. With each of his projects, he believed he was making an enduring contribution to the city, and he was right.

His uncompromising commitment to excellence will continue to shine through the masterpieces he’s left behind. I will miss him for his optimism, his pleasant and engaging personality, and his selflessness. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the DFFM team.

If you’ve been to City Hall, you’ve likely admired some of Pierre’s fine work and will recognize it in these photos — including in the Election Commission Office and Treasurer’s Office, and the temporary customer service station in the Ashley Room.” -Mayor Jon Mitchell.

City of New Bedford photo.

City of New Bedford photo.

On March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., the UMassD CVPA Star Series continues its visual arts programming to celebrate Women’s History Month during AHA! Night.

The event will feature Alexandra Broches’s exhibition, Dear Alexandra, Letters and Pictures From a Box, on view at the University Art Gallery. Alexandra Broches’s work combines family photos and portraits of and letters by many of her relatives, some of whom were lost in the Holocaust. The handwritten and typed correspondence, written in Dutch, introduces the artist and her audience to her ancestors and family members through patient reading and translation. As part of this unique evening, the letters will be given voice by the artist, her daughter, and granddaughter reading them in their original language and translation.

The evening will also feature the reading of a new poem by New Bedford Poet Laureate Patricia Gomes, written as a reflection on the exhibition. Audio artist Tracey Cockrell will debut a sound art piece using a retrofitted typewriter called a “poemophone”. The evening will conclude with a performance by New Bedford jazz band The Hot Club Cheese Roll.

Visitors are invited to come to see the last day of the exhibition Dear Alexandra, Letters and Pictures From a Box at the University Art Gallery by reserving a timed ticket on the website: https://umassdartmouthgalleries.eventbrite.com.

For more information on the March 11 event and the STAR Series, which takes place every Thursday through April, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on stage inside the Swain Studio at the CVPA Star Store Campus on the corner of Purchase and Union Streets in Downtown New Bedford, please visit: https://www.umassd.edu/cvpa/galleries/swain-studio/.