The Seastreak Ferry has began a brand new year-round ferry service that connects New Bedford to Marthas Vineyard. Its opening date started October 12th and there will be a formal ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 1st at the Vineyard Haven Terminal. “Seastreak is excited to announce new fall and …

November 1st, 2023 marks the 1st day of “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in New Bedford after Mayor Jon Mitchell officially signed it into proclamation. In the proclamation it states, “In 2023, an estimated 64,050 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and an estimated 50,550 will …

On Friday, October 27th, the members of the New Bedford Police Union brought forth a vote of no confidence in Chief Paul Oliveira. A “vote of no confidence” is a vote about whether a person in a position of responsibility like in government or management is still deemed fit to …

On October 31st, 2004, at approximately 8:25pm, Cecil Lopes was shot and killed on Chancery Street near United Front Housing Project in New Bedford. Witnesses stated the shots were fired from a vehicle. Lopes was only 18 years old when he was murdered and was a business student at UMass …

NEW BEDFORD – Detectives have arrested a local man for trafficking in crack cocaine. On October 19th, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” concluded an investigation into a cocaine delivery service being operated by Mr. JOE CHAMBERLAIN, 36 of New Bedford out of his apartment. A search warrant …

The New Bedford Police Department want to make sure residents are having a fun and safe time while trick or treating this Halloween! Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Corolla and Detective McGruff made a fun video detailing some safety tips you should keep in mind before heading out to trick or …

The South Coast bear sightings are back! On October 30th we received a video from a homeowner in Westport, Massachusetts of a black bear taking a stroll through there front yard. The home is located at central village in Westport which is in the area of Lee’s Marketplace. The bear …

Last week a boat was found crashed onto Horseneck Beach in Westport, Massachusetts. It was later found out that this apparently occurred due to a man falling asleep in his boat docked in Rhode Island and he woke up crashing onto Horseneck Beach. Many residents found the story odd and …

The holiday season is almost here, which unfortunately means we will see an uptick in porch pirates stealing from hard working individuals. When ordering items that are expensive please remember to require signature at the door or get it dropped off at an Amazon locker in the area. It is …

It looks like the iconic Faneuil Hall may be getting a new name after Boston City Council voted in favor of a change. They passed a resolution on October 25th to change the name of Faneuil Hall, in a 10-3 vote. The city council does not possess the power itself …