“The New Bedford Police Department grieves the passing of retired Capt. Richard M. Spirlet of Westport. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Shea) Spirlet, father of Susan Spirlet, Troy Spirlet (Donna), and Tara Spirlet Johnsons (Steven) and brother of Anne Spirlet. Capt. Spirlet’s contributions to the NBPD and the …
Read More »Fall River’s “Forever Paws” releases update on “Molly,” cat with eye infection
This is an update on yesterday’s story which you can read about here _________________________________________________________________ “Here is a picture of Molly in her kennel. She is doing very well and is very interactive. She came right over to the kennel door when this picture was taken to say hello. “ Molly …
Read More »Marion Police Department welcomes new officer to the force
“Congratulations to Officer Connor Flynn who graduated from the 69th MPTC Plymouth Police Academy on December 30, 2020 and has begun his field training with the Marion Police Department.” Marion Police Department photo.
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource: • No work scheduled. Other: • Contractor (Island Lighting) will continue electrical work for installation of new athlete field lighting at Buttonwood Park’s Diamond …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Department receive donation of K9 vests
Please join Chief Levesque and the members of the Dartmouth Department, as we thank Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog for their generous donation of 3 vests to help keep our K-9’s safe during the performance of their invaluable duties. Dartmouth Police Department photo. Dartmouth Police Department photo.
Read More »Puerto Rican man seeks public’s help in finding lost brother last seen in home care facility in New Bedford
“Hello, good evening, my name is Sixto Rodríguez, I am looking for my older brother named Emerito Rodríguez Quiñones. My hometown is Cayey Puerto Rico. I have not heard from him since 1975 and the last I knew about him is that he was in a home care facility in …
Read More »NOTICE: City of New Bedford trash/recycling pick-up delay for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 28, 2020 – January 1, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 28, 2020 – January 1, 2021 and they are as follows: City Offices will be closed half day on Thursday, December 31st and full day Friday, January 1st. Eversource: Eversource will be working on cleanups at …
Read More »Dartmouth’s “My Brother’s Keeper” receives Southcoast Health holiday drive donation
While a box truck and delivery team may not make quite the same kind of entrance as a sleigh and reindeer, My Brother’s Keeper still warmly welcomed the arrival of Southcoast Health’s gifts for area families this past week. A holiday collection of donations, which had been placed in bins …
Read More »Patriots center David Andrews supports Massachusetts State Police charities and retired K9s through customized cleats
The Massachusetts State Police and the State Police Association of Massachusetts are grateful beyond words to New England Patriots starting center David Andrews, who is supporting the men and women of the MSP and their families through the National Football League’s My Cause, My Cleats program. To that end, in …
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