UPDATE: “I can’t believe it! The skunk we received yesterday that we are treating for rat poison, appears to feel better today. He is more alert and has more energy. I didn’t think he stood much of a chance after we tested his blood, but I am daring to hope …
Read More »Meet the playful, silly “Athena,” Forever’s Paws of Fall River’s “Pet of the Week”
“Our pet of the week is Athena, a seven-year-old shepherd mix. Despite her age, she’s a spitfire of sassy energy and hasn’t let anything slow her down. She’s great with other dogs but we would not place her with cats or children under the age of twelve. As dignified and …
Read More »New Bedford, Tri-Town, Fairhaven Police Depertments receive Nero’s Law K-9 training
“The Rochester Fire Department and Rochester Fire Association held the second of two classes on Nero’s Law Police K-9 Training. The class was well attended by members from the Rochester Fire Department, Rochester Police Department, MA, Mattapoisett Police Department, Fairhaven Fire-EMS, Acushnet Fire & EMS Department, New Bedford EMS, New …
Read More »Tyngsborough Police rescue one from attempting alleged suicide leap from bridge
“According to Chief Richard Howe, at approximately 7:45 a.m., Tyngsborough Police Communication Specialist Bonney Murray took a call from a man who stated that he was on the Tyngsborough Bridge and was suicidal and needed help. Sgt. Kenneth Healey, Officer Charles Rubino and Officer Evan Donnelly responded and located the …
Read More »New Bedford Creative announces $400,000 in awards celebrating arts, culture, creative expression
Over thirty cultural events, programs, and special projects, and forty individual artists will receive Wicked Cool Places, ARTnet, and Art is Everywhere funding to keep New Bedford Creative. In total, $419,520 will support arts, culture, and creative expression in New Bedford through these awards. The grant funding is part of …
Read More »New Bedford Community Preservation Committee recommends 23 Projects for funding
“The City of New Bedford’s Community Preservation Committee has voted to recommend 23 projects to the New Bedford City Council for a total of $2 million in FY23 funding through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The recommended CPA funding would support projects in areas including affordable housing, outdoor recreational facilities, …
Read More »New Bedford businesses can now earn an, “Our Business Recycles” window cling!
“Does your business recycle everything it can? Earn an “Our Business Recycles!” window cling to show customers you are doing your part to reduce waste. To earn the window cling, each business must meet the following requirements: • Be a business located in New Bedford. • Have recycling containers with …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police use genetic testing to ID 1978 murder victim, ‘Granby Girl’
“The victim of an unsolved homicide dating back nearly 45 years has been identified thanks to advances in DNA testing and dogged work by investigators. The remains of a woman discovered Nov. 15, 1978 buried under leaves on a logging road off Amherst Road in Granby have been identified as …
Read More »UPDATED: Missing Fairhaven Woman Has Been Found!
UPDATE! “On behalf of the Fairhaven Police Department, we would like to thank all cooperating agencies and the general public for assisting us with our search. We are happy to announce Anapaula Huggins has been found alive by Police Units on a rocky jetty. Thank you all!” ——- UPDATE: “In …
Read More »Freezin’ For A Reason: Massachusetts State Police Troopers, K-9s, take the Polar Plunge
“Massachusetts State Police C Troop Community Liaison Farrah Gray, MSP Cadets, and numerous fellow law enforcement officers gathered at Polar Park in Worcester to take the “Polar Plunge” for Massachusetts Special Olympics. Troopers and Cadets braved a dive into frigidly cold water for a great cause. This year the team …
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