John Geovanni Pires Monteiromacedo is wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of Robert Aponte-Flores, 25, of New Bedford. It’s been 1 week since the incident took place at Myles Standish State Park and police are still working to bring the suspect into custody. The District Attorney noted: “Multiple witnesses …
Read More »UPDATED: Three shot in New Bedford’s south end including police officer
UPDATED at 11:52am: On Monday night at approximately 8:45 PM, Detective Lavar Gilbert, a veteran detective assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” was working in an undercover capacity in the south end. At 8:45 PM, he was in an unmarked vehicle in the area of the Rivet St./Orchard St. …
Read More »“HOTWORX” Dartmouth’s 24 Hour infrared sauna fitness studio opening soon
“Hotworx,” a ’round the clock,’ infrared sauna fitness studio is coming to Dartmouth soon! Located at 75-B Faunce Corner Mall Rd., just next door to the Christmas Tree Shop, they will offer members unlimited, 24-hour access to a variety of virtually instructed, infrared sauna workouts. Members achieve their fitness goals …
Read More »EF-0 tornado hits North Brookfield during stormy Massachusetts Sunday
It’s not very common to see a tornado touch down in Massachusetts, which is why citizens of North Brookfield were alarmed to find out a tornado hit and traveled 2 miles during the storms Sunday morning. An EF-0 Tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service in North Brookfield with …
Read More »BREAKING: Arrest Warrant Issued for suspect in Fatal Myles Standish Shooting of New Bedford Man
An arrest warrant has been issued for John Geovanni Pires Monteiromacedo, 20 in connection to the July 12th shooting at Myles Standish State Park that left Robert Aponte-Flores 25, of New Bedford dead. “An arrest warrant has issued for a male wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Myles …
Read More »Liquor store fighting back against the City of New Bedford’s “Nip Bottle Ban”
“Freitas Package Store” located at 1295 Cove Rd, New Bedford is making a vocal push against the idea to ban the sale of “nip bottles” in the City of New Bedford. The store is currently displaying a message reading, “Stop NB Nip Ban Sign Petition Inside” on their sign outside …
Read More »New Bedford’s seaport displays new art to celebrate Art Walk’s 10th anniversary
2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of New Bedford’s Seaport Art Walk! In celebration, artists were invited to submit artwork to fill “our city’s ever-changing artistic and cultural landscape, or commemorates the generations of creatives that have called New Bedford home.” as described on Newbedfordcreative.org. Let’s checkout some of the …
Read More »Traffic Alert! 2023 Whaling City Triathlon to lead to several New Bedford road closures
If you are planning for a beach day this Sunday, July 16th prepare for the Fort Taber area to be busier than usual. The 2023 Whaling City Triathlon will be taking place at Fort Taber Park and surrounding waterfront areas starting at 7:30AM. The Whaling City Triathlon consists of a …
Read More »25 Year old New Bedford Man shot and killed at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth
Robert Aponte-Flores 25, of New Bedford, was shot several times following an altercation at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth. According to District Attorney Tim Cruz, it was learned that an altercation took place in a picnic area of the park and a shooting occurred. The male victim was shot …
Read More »South Coast Rail to begin construction on Church Street, Nash Road in New Bedford
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced new construction for the MBTA South Coast Rail in New Bedford. There will be road and traffic signal work at the intersection of Church Street and Nash Road starting the week of July 17th. There will be single-lane closures on Church Street and/or …
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