Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and …

Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Middlesex County. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and …

Fairhaven’s lovely Riverside Cemetery is the setting of an Office of Tourism walking tour on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. It begins inside the cemetery’s entrance at 274 Main Street. Fairhaven tourism director Christopher Richard will act as guide. The cemetery was created in 1850, on land donated by …

The Whaling City Players are putting on their 2nd annual production, the musical Oliver! When: May 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th at 7:00pm. Where: First Church of the Nazarene, 764 Hathaway Rd. New Bedford at the Whaling City Players Theater. All shows are $12 for general admission and $8 for …

The story revolves around rock ‘n’ roll superstar Conrad Birdie (loosely based on Elvis Presley), who, to the dismay of his adoring fans, is about to be drafted into the Army. Featuring a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Lee Adams, comic complications ensue when, …

Members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) and Brockton and Fall River Police yesterday evening located and arrested ANILDO L. CORREIA, 24, who was wanted for the stabbing homicide of a Brockton teenager during a brawl at a city park. Troopers assigned to the VFAS South …

A few years back we showcased the very popular Daffodil Field at Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth. Owned and managed by the Dartmouth National Resource Trust, locals flock in droves to the “off-the-beaten-path” destination to be oohed and aahed but nature’s artistry. Typically blooming in the second week of April, they …

WHAT: United Way of Greater New Bedford will host its Annual Youth Day of Caring. The event matches area high school students with nonprofits that need assistance with various projects. This is a unique opportunity for students to take part in valuable community service while providing local non-profits with much …

Your Theatre, Inc. director, Stephen R. Kay will hold open auditions for actors to fill eight roles in Dracula, adapted by John L. Balderston and Hamilton Deane. The highly successful thriller is based on the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker. Auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, …

UPDATED 5:34 p.m. April 24, 2015: The State Police are releasing the names of the victims of  last night’s double fatal crash in Swansea. Preliminary reports indicate that one occupant, 20-year-old NICHOLAS J. HOPPER of Taunton, exited the vehicle with the help of passing motorists. The driver of the vehicle, 22-year-old …