On Tuesday, November 26, at 12:42 p.m. Wareham Police Officer Aaron Pacheco responded to AutoZone on Cranberry Highway for a shoplifting. A witness had observed a female walk out of the store with an item she had just stolen and provided Officer Pacheco with a plate number to the suspect’s …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, December 04
Due to the continued weather conditions, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6:00pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6:00pm and 7:30pm and we wrap …
Read More »December marked with three special cosmic events for Massachusetts skywatchers
While the official start to winter isn’t until Saturday, December 21st, it is the time of year when the longer nights are conducive to stargazing. In the past 2 months, we’ve been treated to a number of meteor showers, a few fireballs with the Taurids, and a stunning Blood or …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, November 30
Due to the expected temperature drop for this evening, the overflow will be opened tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6pm and 7:30pm and …
Read More »Three graduate from Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 Academy
Sixteen weeks ago, Ryan Isherwood’s life changed forever. The new Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 Officer was at Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania, looking over puppies a little more than a year old and trying to choose his new partner. He settled on Xiro (pronounced Zero), a black German Shepherd …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police’s Colonel Mason Issues Statement Following Sentencing of David Njuguna
Colonel Christopher Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, released the following statement in response to today’s sentencing of DAVID NJUGUNA for causing the death of Trooper Thomas Clardy. STATEMENT OF COLONEL MASON: “First and foremost, we are painfully cognizant that no sentence can return Trooper Clardy to those who …
Read More »What’s in a name? A travel through history, culture, and ethnicity through New Bedford’s surnames: “Cabral”
Intro to Series: Skip, if you just want the “goods.” People are fascinated by their family’s background and asking someone what they “are” will uncover a lot about a person’s identity, family history, and their sense of identity – or lack of it. America being a melting pot more than …
Read More »New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theater adds Ultimate 70s Tour with Orleans, Pure Prarie League & Poco
“We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one!” Orleans is the 70s pop-rock band that brought you the iconic hits “Still the One,” “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time.” Cofounder Lance Hoppen, along with long-standing members Lane Hoppen, Fly Amero and Charlie Morgan were rejoined by co-founder John …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police participate in annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
Colonel Christopher Mason and members of the department were on hand at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro yesterday morning for the annual Massachusetts Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. MSP members ran from the Foxboro Barracks to the stadium and also manned a High 5 line for runners. Special thanks to …
Read More »New Bedford resident disgusted after cab keeps running meter after accident
“You take a cab and the cab is in an accident should you still be responsible to pay for the ride? My girlfriend got a ride from Yellow Cab yesterday around 1:00 pm. They were around the Route 18 and Cove St. area when the cab was struck on the …
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