A Worcester man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with unlawfully importing and exporting salamander and turtle species. Nathan Boss, 27, pleaded guilty to two counts of smuggling wildlife into the United States, two counts of smuggling wildlife out of the United States, and making a false statement to a federal …

Southcoast Health hosted concurrent events on Thursday at the not-for-profit system’s three hospitals – Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey – to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and to celebrate those who have survived it. The service for “remembrance, support and renewal of strength” also recognized …

Through MaskNB initiative, City of New Bedford offers free masks to all city residents who want them. MaskNB, an initiative announced by Mayor Jon Mitchell in partnership with the Southeastern Massachuestts chapter of the American Red Cross and Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corporation, will continue mask distribution this weekend, June 13 …

This is an update to an earlier story The victim who suffered fatal injuries yesterday when a motor vehicle rim and tire crashed through her windshield is identified as Erin Beth MacKay, 42, of Templeton. MacKay was a 1st grade teacher at Forest Avenue Elementary School in Hudson and worked …

A 24-year-old New Bedford man arrested earlier this month in possession of large quantities of narcotics and cash while already out on a bail for a domestic assault case, was ordered held without bail after being found dangerous by a District Court Judge on Tuesday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas …

After a successful three-year tenure, Robert E. Johnson to leave UMass Dartmouth in September UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson announced today that he will resign as Chancellor, effective September 4, 2020. Johnson has served as Chancellor of UMass Dartmouth since 2017. “I am honored and humbled to have led, …

This is an update to a story we reported yesterday. Yesterday at approximately 1 p.m. Troopers assigned to State Police-Leominster responded to reports of a serious crash on Route 2 westbound at Mt. Elam Road in Fitchburg. Upon their arrival, they observed a Jeep SUV that had been struck in …

A suspect wanted for murder in Columbus, Ohio, was captured this morning in Fall River in a joint operation by Massachusetts State Police, the United States Marshals Service, and Fall River Police. TROY DUNCAN CAPERS 2d, 37, was taken into custody at an apartment at 19 Cook St. The arrest …

The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development will hold a community forum to discuss the best use of federal funding to improve the quality of life for New Bedford residents specifically related to preventing, preparing for and responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The public meeting will …

When a Massachusetts State Trooper yesterday captured a suspect who fled from a stolen car in Plymouth, the suspect refused to give his name, resisted arrest, spit on the Trooper, and said he was COVID-19 positive. The suspect continued to spit in the cruiser during transport to the State Police-Norwell …