Meet Raymond Ramos, 41-year-old production worker for Harvey Building Products and Cosplayer. Raymond has been an artist his entire life and started created costumes at the age of 10. Every year he would be constantly trying to out do his costume from the years prior. Along with his creation of …

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings. To solve this, each …

In recognition of Greek Independence Day, city officials and community members will participate in a ceremony to raise the Greek flag at New Bedford City Hall. The flag raising ceremony is in recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Greek decent as well as the Greek …

From left, Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson, Dolores Costa, Deby Rezendes and Dolores Patenaude smile after Mrs. Costa received an official declaration from Sheriff Hodgson for donating $1,000 to the BCSO canine program. A future canine arriving at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will be named in honor of …

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is proud to welcome back Todd Baptista’s Doo Wop 12, the one-night-only live event that unites the mega-stars of classic mid-century doo wop and the enthusiasts of today. The evening will include performances by Jay Siegel and the Tokens, Judy Craig Mann and The Chiffons, …

Colonel Richard D. McKeon, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Hampden County on Friday March 25, 2016 into Saturday March 26, 2016. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and …

Local environmental advocacy group Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. meets monthly with the next meeting taking place Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 6:00-7:45 p.m. at the Millicent Library, Fairhaven, MA. Open to the public. Attendees are advised to use the Walnut Street entrance on lower level.
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Colonel Richard D. McKeon, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in the Counties named below. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of …

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn announced today that a 31-year-old New Bedford heroin dealer will serve up to six-and-a-half years in state prison after being convicted of drug and gun-related offenses in Fall River Superior Court last week. Duran Ferreira pleaded guilty last week to charges of possessing …

The SouthCoast Corsairs, a local FRC robotics team based out of UMass Dartmouth, made it into the Quarter Finals and won two important Rookie awards, one of which advances them to the New England District Championship. Comprised of students from five different local high schools, this is their first ever …