On June 16, 2017, a task force of law enforcement agencies completed a long-term investigation into the distribution of heroin and fentanyl by a drug distribution organization operating in the New Bedford area. The investigation was dubbed “Operation High Stakes” and it resulted in charges against 21 individuals and the …
Read More »Montigny legislation will prohibit using handheld cell phones while driving
Today, Rules Chairman and Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mark C. Montigny announced that his legislation prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving has been released from the Rules Committee and scheduled for debate on the Senate floor for Thursday, June 29, 2017. In addition to cracking down on …
Read More »Opinion: Resident disgusted with new luxury cars in New Bedford public housing
Here’s a note sent to us from a fan fed up at seeing brand new high-end cars in public housing: “I would like to express my disgust with what a lot of people see including myself every day. It’s a taboo subject that people rarely speak about openly… but we …
Read More »Assonet Resident Graduates from The Schwartz School at Meeting Street
Assonet resident and Schwartz School student Evan Couto donned his blue cap and gown while receiving his diploma from John Kershaw, Director of Special Education at The Schwartz School, Margaret Knowlton, Director of School Age Programs at Meeting Street and Jean Lawton, teaching assistant at The Schwartz School. The Schwartz …
Read More »Mateus SoftWorks: Website and app design with a SouthCoast touch
When Ben Mateus was eight, he took apart his first computer. The good news was, he also put it back together. By middle school, he was designing his own websites, fan sites, video games, and by the time he reached high school everyone knew: This is Ben’s thing. “I’ve always …
Read More »State Police Investigating Hit-and-Run of Highway Worker in Fall River
State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle that struck a highway worker and sped off Thursday night. At 8:12 p.m. Thursday an employee of Liddell Brothers Corporation was struck by a vehicle on Route 24 northbound just north of Route 195 in Fall River. Preliminary …
Read More »Wilmot’s Decorating Center opens showroom in old Patnaude’s Aquarium building
Ask anybody in the town of Middleboro where they go when it’s time for some fresh paint, and the answer is pretty much unanimous; Wilmot’s Decorating Center. The name might not be familiar to those in the Greater New Bedford area, but with the opening of a new store on …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City Of New Bedford Seeking To Fill Cemetery Maintenance Worker Position
PAY: $12.74hr – $17.88hr DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE Prepares graves for the burial of the deceased as well as maintenance of cemetery grounds. Cuts, trims and performs general care of lawn areas; digs and backs graves. Sets up graves with artificial grass and lowering device. Rakes leaves; prunes and trims …
Read More »26 Year Old Man Arrested For Breaking Into Local Business; Assaults Officers
Fairhaven Police took a report of a commercial break that occurred this past Friday night at the Tumble Time Laundromat located at 7 Howland Road. Officer Christopher Bettencourt took the report Saturday morning when an employee reported the break that occurred the previous night. Officer Bettencourt reviewed the company’s video …
Read More »16 Things To Do This Weekend (May 26 – May 28)
Rain, rain go away! After a rainy but warm Friday, the rest of the weekend will be cloudy and cool with temperatures in the low 60s. No rain is forecast for the remainder of the weekend, but we live in New England so never say “never”! This time of year …
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