Congratulations to the Top Ten students of the Bishop Stang High School Class of 2019: Patrick Clark, Jacob Thompson, Clinton Hegarty, Clare Laroche, Katherine D’Ordine, Sarah Gracia, Gage Ramsden, Daqi (Jen) Chen, Kenneth Mackenzie, Ziqi (Christine) Yu. The Top Ten students were recognized last night, May 23th at the annual …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police and UMass Police investigate vandalism at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Dorchester
The Massachusetts State Police and University of Massachusetts Boston Police are investigating significant vandalism committed today at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. Several dozen recent plantings of shrubs and flowers were torn out of the ground, numerous flags were ripped down and thrown into a wooded …
Read More »Town Of Dartmouth Memorial Day Parade, May 27
The Town of Dartmouth Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27, 2019, weather permitting. 9:15 a.m: WWI Ceremony at the Police Station 9:30 a.m.: Parade kick off from the Police Station
Read More »Alzheimer’s Association Social Engagement Program to be held in New Bedford
Research has clearly shown that staying active is a powerful way to manage Alzheimer’s or another dementia. To provide those living with mild Alzheimer’s disease or a memory disorder with opportunities for social engagement, the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will host a free program on Thursday, June 13. This …
Read More »New Bedford School Committee Member John Oliveira pulls papers for mayor
Current New Bedford School Committee member John Oliveira has pulled nomination papers with the intent to run for mayor. He has until 5pm on August 30 to turn in at 50 valid signatures to be officially placed on the October 1st primary ballot. Mr. Oliveira has had some public confrontations …
Read More »11 Viall Street raided for drugs by New Bedford police twice since March
On Wednesday, May 22, New Bedford police arrested four individuals in the driveway of 11 Viall Street on drug charges to include fentanyl distribution. Fentanyl is responsible for 89% of all the overdose deaths in Massachusetts in 2018. This is the second police raid at 11 Viall Steet since March. …
Read More »Wareham’s Annual Oyster Fest and 5K Road Race, May 26
On Sunday May 26, 2019, the Annual Oyster Festival will be held in downtown Wareham. From 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Main Street will be closed to through traffic from Sawyer Street to Center Street. The 5K road race will begin at 10:00 a.m. with runners on Main Street, High …
Read More »Dartmouth raccoon tests positive for Rabies Virus
Earlier in the week Dartmouth Animal Control responded to a residence in the vicinity of Fisher Pines Way for an incident involving a raccoon and a person. On May 21, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health advised the Town of Dartmouth Board of Health and Dartmouth Animal Control that …
Read More »Suspect in Sagamore Bridge Hit-and-Run Apprehended; Victims were Off-Duty MSP Officer and Spouse
At approximately 8:10 p.m. yesterday Massachusetts State Troopers responded to a head-on hit-and-run crash on the Sagamore Bridge, Route 6 east, in Bourne. The investigation indicated that a 1999 Toyota coupe crossed the center line and struck a 2017 Volkswagen Passat heading in the opposite direction and occupied by an …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police, New Bedford Police Department arrest man on Trafficking Charges; Fentanyl found next to mattress where children slept
The Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit and New Bedford Police Gang Unit, with the assistance of other units and agencies, yesterday arrested a New Bedford man on narcotics and ammunition charges and found a bag containing a substance believed to be fentanyl within two feet of a mattress where the …
Read More »