“At about 6:00 AM, on Monday September 28, 2020, members of the BPD Sexual Assault Unit responded to a call for an assault with intent to rape in the area of the Boston Public Garden in Downtown Boston. On arrival, detectives spoke with the victim who stated that she was …
Read More »Gov. Baker has allowed ice skating rinks to open while keeping roller skating rinks closed
Matt Murph State House News Service Roller skating rink operators are claiming to be victims of a double standard by the Baker administration just because the boots they rent have wheels, not blades. Business owners backed by the Alliance of Massachusetts Amusement Businesses and Attractions, Inc. and the Roller Skating …
Read More »Three Massachusetts boys playing baseball discover guns in woods
Several boys playing at a baseball field found what they believed to be a gun. They did the right thing, they didn’t touch it and instead told a parent who called 9-1-1. Officers determined it was actually a BB gun that was the same shape and size as an actual …
Read More »New Bedford increases from six to 10 diners per table at restaurants
Michael P. Norton State House News Service The city of New Bedford is embracing the governor’s new allowances for dining, which allow restaurants to seat parties of ten diners per table, up from the previous limit of six, and to use bar seating for dining as long as social distancing …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 team join U.S. Coast Guard and New Bedford Police Department for unique training
“The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 team has been on a roll lately. Last week, Capt. Paul Douglas, Lt. Kenny Almeida and Sgt. William Dillingham partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard and the City of New Bedford Police Department (Official) for some unique training. Joined by NBPD Sgt. Paul Fonseca …
Read More »Southern Airways extends service in New Bedford, plans to base New England fleet at airport
Southern Airways Express has announced that it will expand daily flights on a year-round schedule, and base its New England fleet at the New Bedford Regional Airport. Basing includes aircraft maintenance, fueling, storage, crew basing, and additional jobs based at the airport. This move comes after a successful launch in …
Read More »Massachusetts residents to sue Governor baker over flu vaccine mandate
FLU YOU BAKER, a grassroots movement of more than 11,000 Massachusetts residents led by Mr. Vincent Delaney, will be filing a class-action lawsuit against Governor Baker and the State of Massachusetts, citing the unconstitutionality of the state’s August 19, 2020 influenza vaccination mandate. The group is partnering with Robert F. …
Read More »Dartmouth Police arrest Wareham man for residential house break-ins
On Friday, September 25, 2020 at approximately 5:44 a.m., members of the Dartmouth Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Barbara Court, after receiving a call from the homeowner reporting that someone had allegedly broken into their home. According to information provided by the homeowner, they were awoken …
Read More »OPINION: BREATHE! response to 60-Day Report from New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell’s Commissions on Police Use of Force
“It is promising that the Mayor’s Commission on Police Use of Force mentioned that police directives are within their jurisdiction. That being the case, we believe it is imperative that the Commission demand an immediate rescinding of the New Bedford Police Department’s Directive 06-71 “High Energy Patrol Initiative” which led …
Read More »OPINION: Ideas for Trick or Treating on the SouthCoast and enjoying Halloween during the pandemic
“I keep seeing all these posts about trick or treating. How about this year, we all make an effort to make this the best trick or treat these kids have seen? Turn every porch light on. Give away extra candy. Sit in your driveway with a costume on. Decorate your …
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