Michael P. Norton State House News Service More than a third of Massachusetts adults would be unlikely to get the vaccine for COVID-19, according to new poll results, with adults who feel that way citing a lack of trust in the approval process and concerns about side effects. The Western …

Joint programs to create advanced STEM learning and research experience for students The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Bridgewater State University have announced two joint accelerated Master of Science programs in Physics and Electrical Engineering. The educational partnership agreement between the institutions will provide undergraduate students at BSU with an …

The Town of Dartmouth was recently awarded a $27,000 grant by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection through the Recycling Dividends Program (RDP). Congratulations, Dartmouth! According to a press release from MassDEP, the RDP “recognizes municipalities that have implemented policies and programs proven to maximize materials reuse and recycling, as …

On Monday, November 30, at about 10:45 a.m. Wareham Police responded to the Wareham Crossing, for a report a person who appeared passed out behind the wheel of a pick-up truck. Officer Nate Aronson arrived, and confirmed an unresponsive male in a running locked vehicle, on the main roadway in …

By Colin A. Young State House News Service With the threat of legal challenges looming, state regulators gave final approval Monday morning to new regulations that will reshape the legal marijuana industry to include home delivery businesses initially available only to social equity program participants and economic empowerment applicants. The …

ATTENTION: RE: the south end duck pond. People should really think twice before illegally dumping! A little education to the ones that don’t know, this type of dumping hurts the wildlife and could also hurt a human. Items dumped: • car battery • metal firepit • garbage • tree stumps …

“The Wareham Police Association will be sponsoring its annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Event on Saturday December 5, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Wal-Mart and Target. Members of the Wareham Police Department and Department of Natural Resources will be collecting new un-wrapped toys for families in need. We look forward to …

At approximately 6:30 pm on Sunday evening, a resident of 21 Highland Road discovered a fire at the rear of their home and dialed 911. The 3 on-duty firefighters responded out in Engine 2 and Tanker 1. A recall of off-duty firefighters was initiated. Car 1 responded from home and …

Jon Zell, the 18-year-old man arrested Friday in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation in New Bedford, has now formally been charged with murder and a litany of other felonies. The defendant will be arraigned Monday morning in New Bedford District Court on the following charges: -Murder -carrying an illegal …

We’ve started collecting toys and donations for our 22nd annual toy drive! You can currently donate at the United Way, Dollar General, and any New Bedford fire station (more locations will be added soon). This year you can also donate through Amazon Smile. Follow this link or scan the QR …