“On Friday December 22, 2023 at approximately 2132 hours Officer Myers was on patrol when he conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Acura MDX on Rt. 6. A registration check of the vehicle indicated that the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker and that the registered owner, Derrick Costa, …
Read More »New Bedford’s Swift Elementary School students gather items found in nature to showcase their talent
“ART IN NATURE – Students in Swift Elementary School’s 21st Century Afterschool Program went outside after school to gather items they found in nature and made nature scenes. They discussed leaves and how they change in the fall. They gathered leaves to make butterflies. Students read about artist Georgia O’Keeffe, …
Read More »New Bedford firefighters battle car blaze at Lech Garage & Auto Body
On Sunday night, the New Bedford Fire Department was alerted to a fire at Lech Garage & Auto Body at 103 N Front St, New Bedford. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully engulfed automobile. Preliminary investigation suggests that the particular car had been towed from the Gifford Street boat ramp …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 11, 2023 – December 15, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 11, 2023 – December 15, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on County St from Cove St to Mosher St • Main …
Read More »Freetown company cited for hazard violations that claimed life of New Bedford man, Guatemalan
“A federal investigation has found that an East Freetown concrete contractor could have prevented an employee maintaining a soil screener from suffering fatal injuries on Sept. 6, 2023, by following required safety regulations. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found John Oliveira & …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 27, 2023 – December 1, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 27, 2023 – December 1, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Brook St from Princeton St to Irvington St • Main …
Read More »26-year old New Bedford gang member convicted for Roberto Clemente Park murder
“A 26-year-old New Bedford gang member was convicted by a jury of his peers last Friday of the second degree murder of Brad Lourenco. The defendant, Ivan Fontanez, is scheduled to be sentenced in Fall River Superior Court on November 27th at 9 am, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. …
Read More »UPDATED: Family seeks public’s help locating missing Dartmouth man with special needs
UPDATED Tuesday @ 7:50am: Robert is now home safe and sound. Thank you to all who helped spread the word to get him home by liking, sharing, or commenting. _____________________________________________________________________________ “Around this time last year my brother Robert went missing with a female that he met online from South Carolina. …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 23, 2023 – October 27, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 23, 2023 – October 27, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Church St from Shaw St to King St • Main …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 9, 2023 – October 13, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 9, 2023 – October 13, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th in Observance of Columbus Day. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …
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