On Sunday, January 3, 2021, Dartmouth Police responded to Little Beach on Horseneck Road, after a passerby discovered what appeared to be a sizeable fragment of an aged human skull in the sand. As of this time, it is suspected that the fragment washed ashore, and was not placed there. …

First responders in New Bedford received the first dose of Moderna’s vaccine for COVID-19 Monday morning. A vaccine clinic at the New Bedford Health Department will vaccinate at least 40 first responders today, including the staff of New Bedford EMS, the New Bedford Police Department, and the New Bedford Fire …

“Something to think about: If parents want to keep politics out of schools how do we explain things like the branches of government, the different types of governments, the constitution, the declaration of independence, the bill of rights, the civil war, the revolutionary war? You cant say you want politics …

ABC Disposal will collect real Christmas trees from Monday, January 11 through Friday, January 15. During this week only, residents may place trees at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the weekday after their usual trash and recycling collection. For residents whose trash collection is on Fridays, Christmas trees will only …

Bravo Zulu to Air Station Cape Cod MH-60 Jayhawk crew for their successful medevac over 65 miles off Nantucket yesterday morning. A 62-year-old man reportedly experiencing abdominal issues was hoisted from the fishing vessel Alison Rose and brought to Rhode Island Hospital in stable condition. #SearchandRescue #medevac #USCG.

Chris Lisinski State House News Service Attorney General Maura Healey wants all long-term care residents and staff to know: stimulus checks directed toward residents are for their own use, not for the facility to grab as payment. Saying her office had heard reports of some facilities taking CARES Act checks …

On Thursday at about 7:30 p.m. Wareham Police Officer James White observed a male throw a wooden stake at vehicle on Cranberry Highway near the entrance to Mogan’s Trailer Park. Officer White stopped to investigate, along with Officer Pillsbury. The male was placed in custody, however he threatened to assault …

The Marion Police Department is pleased to announce that Richard B. Nighelli has officially begun in his new role as Chief. Chief Nighelli, a 17-year veteran of the department, was sworn in during a private ceremony at the Marion Police station on Thursday, Jan. 7. “As a member of the …

A Rhode Island man was sentenced to three years in prison today for tax evasion, announced U.S. Attorney Aaron L. Weisman, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, and Special Agent in Charge Kristina O’Connell of IRS Criminal Investigation. According to court documents, …

Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders to participate in a ceremonial signing of S.2984, An Act Promoting a Resilient Health Care System That Puts Patients First. Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito were also joined by Senator Cindy …