Causes

On May 17th, 2012, 15-year-old Malcolm Gracia was racially profiled, mislabeled, and had his life stolen in 27 short seconds following an unconstitutional stop by New Bedford Police Gang Unit officers Paul Fonseca, Trevor Sylvia, Tyson Barnes, David Brown, and Brian Safioleas. Detective David Brown violated Malcolm’s civil rights when …

NAME: Jalajhia Finklea AGE: 18 SEX: Female HEIGHT: 5’3″ WEIGHT: Approx. 110lbs RACE: Native American “This is my lil baby missing over 24hrs on her 18th bday. She’s constantly changing her hairstyles!!! It’s her little brother’s bday too. She would’ve called him. He’s 9 and been calling her. Not like …

Massachusetts State Police and the Westborough Police Department educated students of Westborough High School about safe driving. Covid precautions were taken, distance, masks and pamphlets were sanitized before handing them out. Students were not required to stop for the pamphlets but many did. The GREAT news was that ALL students …

“Thanks to the 50 Westport and area volunteers who took time out today to help clean Westport streets of litter. We collected 150 trash bags of roadside litter and found everything from a standup steam vac to a toilet seat with most volunteers aghast at how many nip bottles and …

A few weeks ago New Bedford resident Bryan Dion made a public appeal to anyone who wished to help him clean up Turner Pond. The area had appeared to be used by locals as an unofficial city dump, depositing tires, scrap metal, debris, and refuse over several years. On Saturday, …

To keep residents safe this upcoming flu season, a licensed, trained and trusted Stop & Shop Pharmacist administered the flu shots at a clinic held at Stop & Shop in New Bedford. Stop & Shop secured additional stock of the flu vaccine, anticipating higher demand as a result of the …

“This trash sits at Fairhaven’s inner harbor, just to the right of Moby Dick Marina. I am looking for about 8-10 concerned Fairhaven residents that would like to assist me in removing this from our beautiful shoreline. I have scheduled the clean up for Sunday, during low tide, October 11th, …

Chief Brian Levesque wishes to share support resources and services for those who may be experiencing domestic violence in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 10 million people in the United States are victims of physical abuse by a partner …

“Our friends at the DEA are hosting the “360 Southcoast Red Ribbon Arts Contest!” Theme: Use your knowledge about living a drug-free life by designing a bookmark, poster or drug free-themed photo. The contest is open to all ages and entries will be judged on the message and creativity. Winning …

“Tina Marie LePage and Lt. Queila Raposo of the BCSO Public Programs team were at the Acushnet Council on Aging and Senior Community Center on Thursday for another session of our popular Senior ID program. The Sheriff’s Office makes free identification cards on lanyards for senior citizens that has a …