“The Fairhaven Police Department reports that a man was arrested on multiple charges following an alleged assault Monday night. ROBERT McWILLIAMS, AGE 45, whose last known address was in NEW BEDFORD, was arrested and charged with: • Assault and Battery • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon • Intimidation …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police respond to Bourne Rotary after gravel truck spill versus van crash
“UPDATE: This scene has cleared, all lanes are reopened. The crash investigation remains ongoing. Cleanup is ongoing at the Bourne Rotary, where a tractor-trailer hauling gravel rolled over after a crash involving a van this morning. One lane of Route 28 north heading into the circle is closed, and clean …
Read More »DATTCO to Stop All Services to Greater New Bedford
DATTCO announced the following on their website a few days ago: “It is with much regret that DATTCO is announcing our service between SouthCoastal Massachusetts and Boston will be ending on April 16, 2023. This is a decision we have struggled with for several months as we looked at options …
Read More »Countryside Marketplace is Hiring in Westport
Countryside Marketplace, located at 549 American Legion HWY in Wesport is staffing up for their busy season. They are currently accepting applications for Full Time and Part Time positions. Stop in during normal business hours to check them out and receive your application. All applicants must be 18 years of …
Read More »Rhode Island mother sentenced to prison for assaulting, neglecting toddler in Seekonk motel
“A 37-year-old woman was sentenced to state prison earlier this month after being convicted of causing serious bodily injury to her child while staying at a Seekonk motel in 2018, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Jobe Robinson, with former addresses in Pawtucket and Providence, pled guilty …
Read More »Lakeville Police Torch Run Polar Plunge raises $18,000 for Special Olympics, Massachusetts
“Chief Matthew Perkins is pleased to share that the Lakeville Police Department hosted the local 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Polar Plunge earlier this month. The event was held in Lakeville on Saturday, March 11. Participants gathered at Clear Pond Park to take the plunge. A total of 87 …
Read More »Completed single-family home sales in Massachusetts plummet last month
By Colin A. Young/SHNS. “Completed single-family home sales were down 20 percent in Massachusetts last month, but the Massachusetts Association of Realtors pointed to the fact that the percentage decrease was not as severe as previous months as an optimistic signal. February’s 1,899 closed sales on single-family houses were well …
Read More »47 cats and kittens arriving to Massachusetts from Texas and looking for a loving home
“47 cats and kittens are being showered with TLC at Northeast Animal Shelter after arriving at the New Bedford Regional Airport on Saturday. These cats came from the SPCA of Texas which needed to free up room as they ready for a busy spring. These cats should become available today …
Read More »New Bedford Police charge 2 juveniles, 2 adults with trafficking and firearm offenses
“New Bedford police detectives have seized two firearms in two separate incidents over the past weekend. On Saturday, March 18th, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” executed a search warrant at 66 Rogers St. The target of the investigation was PAUL SILVA, 41. Upon making entry into the …
Read More »Frozen Strawberries sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco and Aldi recalled due to Hepatitis A Infections
WARNING! Product Safety Recall Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco and Aldi, and in a frozen fruit blend at Trader Joe’s are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state. The US Food and Drug Administration is also warning …
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