At approximately 8:20 p.m., troopers from the State Police – Milton Barracks received reports of a mattress in the roadway and a vehicle off the road, on Route 24 Northbound, just north of Exit 20 in Randolph. Troopers responded and removed a mattress from the highway. They subsequently found a …
Read More »Westport family seeks public’s help in finding missing woman
“Has anyone seen Jane Andrade? She has been missing for the past 30 hours and her car and her phone were located at Horseneck Beach without her. They have stopped the helicopter search, but have continued the boat search using sonar. She is the sweetest, most loving person, who would …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department one of eleven Massachusetts departments that will distribute Fentanyl test strips
The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) has partnered with 11 Massachusetts police departments to utilize fentanyl test strips as a new tool to engage people with opioid use disorder and help prevent overdose deaths. The three-month pilot project, made possible by a $150,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department …
Read More »To Wear or Not to Wear a Mask
By Michael Rocha, MD New Bedford, Massachusetts – In a well-meaning effort to fight COVID-19, there is a lot of information and even more opinion circulating about the use and effectiveness of various masks. The controversies can be confusing. Guidelines have wavered and different countries have adopted a spectrum of …
Read More »“Star” of Fall River live show, “Biscotti” gets a forever home!
“We saved the best for last! Our special needs kitty, who was spotted during the live show with Fall River Reporter, has gone home! She saw him on the feed (while he was being loved and squished and she fell in love. He has no idea yet, but he has …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police, local police and MassWildlife transport moose to safety
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers followed up on a report of a moose in Blandford. Over the course of several days, MEP, Massachusetts State Police, and personnel from MassWildlife responded to keep the animal away from Route 23 and I-90. It was determined the safest course …
Read More »Statement of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell on the passing of former D.A. Ron Pina
75-year old former Bristol County District Attorney Ronald A. Pina, passed away Thursday evening at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Pina had prosecuted some of the most high-profile cases in Bristol County’s history. “I was saddened to learn of the passing yesterday of former Bristol County District …
Read More »WOW! Work Out World New Bedford closes its doors through April
“We are sorry for the inconvenience but in consideration of safety for our community and staff we are closed through April and have stopped billing all accounts while we are temporarily closed. We have waived all Freeze Fees due to these extenuating circumstances. We are taking advantage of this time …
Read More »Acushnet Fire Chief releases statement about town’s COVID-19 patients and residents’ show of solidarity
“I know that I’m not alone in trying to figure this week out! There has been an air of anxiety hanging over all of us made worse by the weather, the unending news and a sense that, as Winston Churchill once said, ‘This is the beginning of the beginning.’ Patience …
Read More »New Bedford Symphony Orchestra to live stream FREE soiree of eclectic music
Tune in on our website or on Facebook to join Emma Lee Holmes-Hicks (violin) and Piero Guimaraes (percussion) Saturday at 7pm EDT for another evening soiree of eclectic music. Peter is not able to join the fun this time, but we are looking forward to performing that program with him …
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