“After nearly six months, Henry Fermino, 61, of Dartmouth, remains missing. The circumstances of his disappearance are as follows: On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Henry checked into the Capri Motel in North Dartmouth for two nights. At around 8 am on Sunday, May 9, Henry called his girlfriend from a …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police reminder: DON’T leave your pets (and kids) in your car!
Last year in Massachusetts there were a handful of stories about people who encountered a pet alone in a car. As temperatures rise and summer approaches, the danger, and risk to pets increases. The Greenhouse Effect means that the inside temperature of the car is much higher than the outside …
Read More »Bristol Community College celebrates 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony, Valedictorian, Salutatorian and prestigious award recipients
Bristol Community College celebrated its 54th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., on Bristol’s 2021 Commencement website, Facebook and YouTube pages. The ceremony’s unique virtual format featured new additions, including fun “watch party” packages sent to each graduate with their cap, gown and special celebratory items. …
Read More »Bunnies dumped or surrendered to the Fairhaven Animal Shelter after Easter need forever homes
“Easter has come and gone and we made it to Mother’s Day before the bunnies have started to arrive! We now have 4 bunnies, some were surrendered, while some others were dumped. In our job more than anything we love to educate, please do not get your child a pet …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife band two bald eagle chicks
“Yesterday, our staff banded two bald eagle chicks from a nest in Middlesex county. Both eaglets got a silver federal band and an orange state band to help identify them as they mature and eventually make nests of their own! Bald eagles are listed as a species of special concern …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department supporting “Team JJ”
“Mutual Admiration Society. It is such a privilege for us to be a part of JJ Montalban’s path to a heart transplant. Ofc. Shane Harris stopped by to see him and help get his scooter set up for patrol! JJ’s been one of our biggest supporters and we want to …
Read More »20 years running, New Bedford is the nation’s highest-grossing commercial fishing port
At one point in 1857, New Bedford was the richest city per capita in the world because of fishing, whaling to be precise. Back then there were 329 vessels worth over $12 million. While whaling began to decline from that point on, New Bedford went on to textiles and lighting, …
Read More »Operation “Clean Sweep” seeking volunteers for Acushnet Avenue clean up
Meet at the public parking lot at Cotali Mar Restaurante at the corner of Acushnet and Sawyer Streets, New Bedford. • Volunteers will clean up the surrounding areas in the North End. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe shoes • Wear a …
Read More »St. Anne’s Credit Union Donates $1,500 to Westport Food Pantry
St. Anne’s is proud to support the Westport Food Pantry with a $1,500 donation that will assist them in continuing to provide food and other essential household items to Westport residents in need. The Westport Food Pantry was created in April 2020 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police, Fire Marshal announce fireworks enforcement efforts have begun
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason announced today fireworks enforcement efforts have started. The State Police Bomb Squad is part of the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit (F&EIU) assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, which has already started working with …
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