The following motion will be presented to the New Bedford City Council Thursday, October 11, 2018: WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more that letters be sent to Congressman William Keating, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, for their immediate action in releasing the fishing licenses to New Bedford that …
Read More »New Bedford police seize heroin, Fentanyl worth over $30,000
New Bedford narcotics detectives took more than $30,000 worth of heroin and more than 80 grams of Fentanyl off the street Tuesday, Oct. 9 and made an arrest following an investigation into a heroin delivery service out of 598 Brock Ave., Apt. 3F. Detectives executed a search warrant of the …
Read More »New Bedford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to State Prison
A 48-year-old New Bedford narcotics trafficker was sentenced to serve up to five and a half years in state prison last week in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Michael Oliver pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment, charging him with trafficking in heroin, …
Read More »New Bedford issues guidance regarding establishment of recreational marijuana facilities
A local moratorium prohibiting the establishment of recreational marijuana facilities in New Bedford recently expired. This week the City of New Bedford is providing initial information to the public and potential applicants interested in establishing facilities. General Guidance for the Establishment of Recreational Marijuana Facilities In The City of New …
Read More »Lack of Inspection Sticker Leads to Gun Arrest
Shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday, Trooper Dustin Shaw, who is assigned to State Police-Oak Bluffs, was on patrol when observed a 2012 Mazda sedan with no inspection sticker pass him on West Tisbury Road in Edgartown. Trooper Shaw stopped the car in the area of Bold Meadow Lane, approached, and …
Read More »Police, Harbormaster rescue five people thrown from boat in Buzzards Bay
On Monday, October 8, at about 8:00 p.m. Wareham Police officers were dispatched to the area of 261 Great Neck Road for a report of a loud crash and people yelling for help. It appeared that the yelling was possibly coming from the water. Officers James White and Blaise Lalli …
Read More »Vintage Captain Jack Peterson interview
Vintage Captain Jack Peterson interview (local broadcaster) and interview with his wife Lynnie on the dog Park named in his honor! Video by Paul Santos Live.
Read More »Domestic Violence Proclamation Tree Lighting in New Bedford
On Oct 2, the City of New Bedford held a Proclamation Tree Lighting in support of domestic violence victims. A short program preceded the lighting of a tree in front of New Bedford City Hall. The tree will be lit each night through the end of the month in support …
Read More »Why do you love the Zeiterion Theatre?
At the recent Americal Idol show at the Zeiterion Theatre, patrons were asked why they love the Z.
Read More »Yes, you can overdose on marijuana
Yes, you can. This is a fact. Before you get triggered, this is not so simple and is far more nuanced. I know that many people who smoke marijuana are self-professed experts in oncology, anatomy, chemistry, quantum physics, biology, et al as well as all, any and every medical cure …
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