Last Monday’s temperatures were seasonal for a midwinter afternoon on the south coast. But inside the sprawling cafeteria at Keith Middle School, the scene looked like command headquarters for polar vortex preparation, with hundreds of coats, hats, gloves and other winter clothing worth $6000, stacked on tables as far as …
Read More »City’s 4th Annual Love Your Heart Day to Offer FREE Blood Pressure Screenings, Feb. 10
On February 10th, New Bedford’s annual “Love Your Heart” Day will offer free blood pressure screenings to residents at more than a dozen participating sites from 9:00am-1:00pm. Communities and neighborhoods throughout the City of New Bedford will once again join a growing national movement to “Love Your Heart” on February …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper saves 8-day-old baby
Tonight at approximately 5:40 p.m. a 28-year-old Cambridge woman called the State Police-Brighton Barracks to report that her 8-day-old baby boy was not breathing. The mother and grandmother were traveling in a sports utility vehicle on Soldiers Field Road in Boston, with the grandmother and infant in the back seat, …
Read More »Wareham Police is requesting the public’s assistance locating fugitive
The Wareham Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of Anthony J. Vieira, 24, of no certain address. Mr. Vieira was arrested on November 4, by officers of the Wareham Police on a warrant after a foot pursuit. The warrant was obtained as he is suspected with the break and entering …
Read More »Globe Composite Solutions is expanding and looking to hire full time Production Operators
Globe Composite Solutions in Stoughton MA Is looking to add several new Production Technicians to their team due to expansion! Competitive pay based on experience with benefits starting after 30 days of employment. Part time and full time positions are available. Globe offers a 4 day work week from 6:00AM-4:30PM. …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office honors employees who went above and beyond at awards ceremony, Deputy swearing-in
Doing the right thing, even when it means running into a dangerous situation. Preventing further harm to a woman being assaulted and helping the police capture the assailants. Showing compassion for fellow employees around the clock. Representing the department with dignity, class and honor. Tuesday night at Keith Middle School, …
Read More »Taunton man arrested for armed robbery in Dartmouth Mall of $87,000 in jewelry
On Monday, January 28, 2019, at approximately 8:33 p.m. members of the Dartmouth Police Department responded to an armed robbery at Jewelry Express inside of the Dartmouth Mall. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had smashed a glass case with a hammer, and made off with assorted jewelry valued …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, Jan. 30th
Due to the extreme and frigid temperatures, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to 1-800-homeless and Sister Rose House.
Read More »New Bedford woman arrested after parking in handicap space at Walmart
On Monday, January 28, at about 7:00 p.m. Wareham police officer Jennifer Braley arrested 39-year old Julie Carlson of New Bedford for operating after revocation of driver’s license and misuse of a handicap plate. The arrest was made following an incident in which the officer observed a vehicle pulling in …
Read More »Family-owned Machado & Silva Inc. – 3 decades helping locals with tax preparation, accounting & financial planning
‘Tis the season when everyone begins to talk taxes and hope that that translates into a tax return so that means people in costumes waving at passing cars, contacting your “tax” guy, or seeing frequent adverts on social media. For many, it’s the first time and perhaps the only time …
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