“This 5-week-old kitten was trapped inside an opening in the exterior wall of a resident’s house. The resident had heard the kitten crying for a few days, finally realizing from where the sound came. Once an egress was cleared for the cat to access, Animal Control was able to coax …
Read More »U.S. Attorney’s Office warns Massachusetts facilities to not refuse treatment to opioid users
“As part of its response to the opioid crisis, United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins sent a letter to all skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts warning that refusing to provide care for persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and that the U.S. Attorney’s …
Read More »Rascally Great Horned Owl in West Wareham injured for a second time
“On Thursday Sept. 22nd, WDNR Officers responded to a “Woodsy” area of West Wareham to look for a reported owl that could not fly. After a brief search during the rapidly deteriorating weather we captured a repeat customer of WDNR “Hoo” appeared to be injured again… ? A brief back …
Read More »Beverly’s seal”Shoebert,” leaves Shoe Pond and turns up in police station parking lot
“Breaking “Shoebert “ News: At approximately 2:30am on 09/23/22 we had a visit from everyone’s favorite seal Shoebert. Shoebert made his way out of the pond and traveled through the Cummings Center parking lot and came to the side door of the police station for some help. Within a short …
Read More »Concerned New Bedford mom seeks public’s help finding missing teenage daughter
“My daughter 14-year old daughter Aaliyah Alexander is missing. PLEASE, PLEASE, IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING, PLEASE I WILL GIVE YOU MONEY, anything. I need to know where my daughter is I’m living a nightmare right now. I hear sirens. How is someone supposed to be ok? Not knowing where she …
Read More »Massachusetts announces $100 Million for air quality improvements in public schools
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the availability of $100 million in grant funding for school districts to improve ventilation and indoor air-quality to support healthy learning environments. The grants will be targeted to schools with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, English language learners and communities disproportionally impacted by the …
Read More »New Bedford residents band together to show their true colors in act of kindess
“Juan and his family were overwhelmed with joy and very grateful and thanked everyone involved. The real credit belongs to? Lisa White, ?City Council President Ian Abreu, and? Kathleen Prefontaine for the donations which allowed 7 children to receive brand-new sneakers and socks. They didn’t want recognition but I insisted …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighter honored at national Fallen Firefighter Ceremony
“How do we honor our fallen? We vow to fight every day to make a difference for the generations that come after us – to make a difference for kids like Nash, whose grandad Russell Horn was a New Bedford, MA firefighter for more than 30 years. Russ died of …
Read More »Traveling display at BCC aims to end the silence surrounding mental health and suicide
For more than a decade, Active Minds’ acclaimed Send Silence Packing® display has traveled the country to end the silence that surrounds mental health and suicide, as well as connect visitors with resources for support and action. The 2022 display will be at the Bristol Community College Fall River Campus, …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker announces support for migrant families arriving at Martha’s Vineyard
“Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced new shelter and humanitarian supports at Joint Base Cape Cod for the approximately 50 migrants who arrived in Martha’s Vineyard this week. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is coordinating efforts among state and local officials to ensure access to food, shelter and essential services for …
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