The SouthCoast Corsairs, a local FRC high school robotics team based out of UMass Dartmouth will be having their first competition of the season this weekend at Bridgewater Raynham High School, 415 Center St, Bridgewater, MA 02324. It will be lots of fun seeing the product of their hard work! …

Meet Sarah Medeiros, 28-year-old Special Education teacher. Growing up Sarah was always around kids, as her mother owned an in-home daycare. This pushed her to take a class in high school, which focused on working with younger children with disabilities, as she had the childcare experience. She graduated from high …

All Photos From Acushnet Fire/EMS Facebook A major hazard is created when primary power lines fall to the ground. Earlier yesterday two power lines were brought down by strong winds on Leonard Street, Acushnet. One line was found burning an area of sand, dirt and gravel alongside the paved road. …

Laura Mendosa of West Yarmouth is the first $4 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$4,000,000 Bonus Cash” instant ticket game that went on sale February 28. Mendosa chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $2,600,000 (less tax withholdings). She plans …

Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center was recently presented with the Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center also earned this recognition in 2015. Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, …

Report of an erratic motorcycle operator in the area of Sconticut Neck Road and Route 240 today around 2:30 p.m. Male operator had a black helmet with a red mohawk and was dressed in all black. Motorcycle is believed to be a Honda and is red in color. If anyone …

New Bedford Police Department narcotics unit arrested two men Tuesday and took 12 grams of cocaine and Percocet tablets off the street after a search warrant was executed at 34 Jouvette Street as part of an investigation into a drug distribution service. Gabriel Delarosa, 22, of 34 Jouvette Street, basement …

TITLE: SPECIAL MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEVEL: GRADE 8 $14.26hr – $20.79hr DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION: Operates hoisting equipment which requires a special license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a Supervising Foreman. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Directs subordinate employees as required. NOTE: The …

New Bedford police narcotics unit arrested a city man and took 22.4 grams of heroin off the street Tuesday following an investigation into heroin sales in the south end of the city. Ary Ramirez, 25, of 1366 Pleasant St. Apt. 3, New Bedford, was charged with trafficking in heroin and …

The New Bedford Police Department welcomes Det. Dominique Sherburne as the newest member of the family services unit. In her new position, Det. Sherburne will investigate cases of child abuse, adult sexual assault, elder abuse, disabled persons abuse and domestic violence. She is also assigned as a detective for the …