A Brockton man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for the armed kidnapping of a Quincy man and two children. Diego Pires, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patti B. Saris to 201 months in prison and five years of supervised release. In February 2018, …
Read More »Dartmouth man who committed armed robbery on 11-year-old arrested again
A 31-year-old Dartmouth man who, despite committing an armed robbery against an 11-year-old girl in New Bedford, was released back to the street only to then get re-arrested after committing new crimes, was sentenced for serve three to four years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn …
Read More »“Food for Tots” in New Bedford set for August 16
Moby Dick Brewing Co., Rose Alley Ale House, Greasy Luck Brew Pub, Top Shelf Bar & Grill, Endzone Sport Pub and Antonio’s Restaurant will be the featured restaurants in New Bedford for this month’s “Food for Tots” event on Thursday, August 16. “Food for Tots” was created to benefit pediatric …
Read More »MassDOT Announces Bourne Maintenance Schedule
The New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) are announcing that scheduled maintenance on the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal is being shifted to the spring season next year. In addition, the USACE and MassDOT are announcing …
Read More »West Nile Virus detected in mosquito sample near Oak Grove Cemetery
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the New Bedford Health Department of the finding of West Nile Virus in a primarily bird-biting mosquito sample obtained in the area of Oak Grove Cemetery, located at 185 Parker Street in New Bedford. The mosquito is of the curiex pipiens …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Clinical Research Coordinator (Dartmouth, MA)
Clinical Research Coordinator Dartmouth, MA Responsibilities: Seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of full-time Clinical Research Coordinator for a busy research site. This position will offer benefits. The candidate for this position must: – Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task – Have …
Read More »New Bedford stabber sentenced to 8-12 years in state prison
A 35-year-old New Bedford man who stabbed his former roommate, causing serious injury to the victim, was sentenced to serve eight to 12 years in state prison last week in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. David Figueroa pleaded guilty to a multi-count …
Read More »New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program offers FREE, healthy lunch and activities to New Bedford youth until Aug. 24. Here are some highlights from their kick-off event at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center. Full details here.
Read More »Java Shack’s Mudslide Latte (Dartmouth, MA)
Ready to cool off with a delicious drink? Here’s a look at Java Shack’s Mudslide Latte.
Read More »Restaurante Algarve’s shrimp Mozambique
Here’s a look at Restaurante Algarve’s shrimp Mozambique! They are located on 128 County Street in the south end of New Bedford.
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