This is a composite sketch of a suspect involved in a stabbing incident that took place in Fairhaven on 11/26/20. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black or Hispanic male in his mid-twenties with curly hair and patchy facial hair. The male may have also had a large mole …
Read More »New Bedford’s Lighthouse Animal Shelter: “Let’s find Mountaineer a home in time for the holidays!”
“This sweet guy came into our shelter extremely timid and shy. He slowly has gained confidence around our volunteers and really enjoys their company now. He is still timid of new people and takes a few meet and greets to warm up. We promise it’s worth the wait to get …
Read More »Interview new with New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson
Chris Resendes sits down with New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson to update us on the current school year and all things New Bedford Public Schools.
Read More »Prince Henry Society provides annual Christmas baskets to 198 families in need in Greater New Bedford
The Prince Henry Society’s New Bedford Chapter held its annual Christmas Basket Drive to serve families in need — especially in this year of turmoil due to the pandemic, its economic impacts, and other challenges. Volunteers of the Society worked tirelessly over the past week to fill Christmas baskets — …
Read More »Massachusetts one of three states joining vehicle emissions pact
By Colin A. Young State House News Service Fewer than one-third of the state and local governments talking about forming a regional effort to staunch vehicle emissions along the East Coast have agreed to sign on to the final program from the outset, but officials said Monday they are confident …
Read More »OPINION: “I am going to vent and I hope this makes it to one of the New Bedford councilors or our mayor!!
“So I am going to vent and I hope this makes it to one of our councilors or our mayor!!! I apologize ahead of time for this but this needs to get out!! My mother woke with shortness of breath so my brother called 911. My mother started calling out …
Read More »Massachusetts Environmental Police mourn the passing of Detective Richard Sylvia
“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our brother and friend, retired Detective Sergeant Richard Sylvia. Rick served the Commonwealth for over 32 years before retiring in 2012. During his time with the Massachusetts Environmental Police, Sergeant Sylvia was a warm and welcome presence and a dedicated …
Read More »Freetown Police deliver 43 Christmas baskets to residents
“Christmas baskets were once again a huge success! We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to help make this possible. This year, we were able to provide 43 baskets to Freetown residents! The FPA would like to give special recognition to the following individuals …
Read More »Woman Killed in Oak Bluffs Crash; Massachusetts State Troopers charge driver that struck her vehicle
At 8:08 PM Saturday Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police Barracks in Oak Bluffs responded to a two-vehicle crash on Beach Road in Tisbury that resulted in the death of one of the operators. The other operator has been arrested for motor vehicle homicide and other charges. Preliminary investigation by …
Read More »SouthCoast resident thanks municipal authorities and philanthropists in three cities for assisting a “nameless homeless” man
“In last Saturday’s deluge, just before Stephen D. found refuge at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Mass. Many a ‘nameless homeless’ have fallen prey to forces beyond their control; here’s a prime example. Facts disclosed by certain high authorities (with his consent) stunned me. I’m delighted to report that …
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