We all take pride in those things we worked hard to have. We paint, remodel and maintain our homes and apartments. Mow and groom our lawns. Water our plants, wax our boats, press, and dry clean our clothes. The vast majority of us own vehicles and for many, it’s a …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper Helps Deliver Baby in Somerville
At approximately 7:15 a.m. yesterday the State Police Barracks in Medford were notified that a woman had gone into labor in a vehicle that was pulled over on McGrath Highway at Puritan Road in Somerville. Trooper Karl Johnson, who was on his way to court, was the closest Trooper to …
Read More »Women and 8-year old son hit in Dartmouth Mall parking lot
On Tuesday, June 19, at 7:19 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to the Dartmouth Mall parking lot to investigate a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 27-year-old female pedestrian, identified as Karina MALDONADO of Providence, RI, and her 8-year-old son, had been struck by a …
Read More »Drug trafficking suspect free after judge sets bail 10x lower than states’s request
A resident charged with cocaine trafficking after being found in possession of nearly 100 grams of cocaine is back on the streets after the judge set his bail at 10 times less than the state requested. Jeffrey Graciani, 28, of 23 Tallman St. Apt. 4, New Bedford, was arrested Monday, …
Read More »Group to develop Strategic Plan to guide New Bedford Regional Airport
Mayor Jon Mitchell, and members of a Working Group he tasked with developing a Strategic Plan for New Bedford Regional Airport gathered today to announce details of their effort Wednesday morning at the airport. In his March State of the City Address, Mayor Mitchell called for the creation of a …
Read More »Five arrested on Fentanyl, cocaine charges on Cottage Street in New Bedford
Members of the New Bedford Police narcotics unit arrested five men and took cocaine, Fentanyl and pills off the street Tuesday, June 19 following an investigation into a cocaine distribution service out of 425 Cottage St. One of the men arrested, Tylor Santos, was arrested outside the residence. He was …
Read More »Junior Achievement’s SPARK Program Now Accepting Applications
Apply Today for Junior Achievement’s SPARK Program – a free year-long program for middle school girls focusing on leadership and entrepreneurial thinking, highlighted by a week-long residential summer experience at Massachusetts Maritime Academy from August 13th-August 17th. SPARK offers a unique blend of career readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership …
Read More »Massachusetts Registry Announces 2018 Low Number Plate Lottery
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that applications for the 2018 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted online at mass.gov/platelottery or by mail. Applicants must apply by August 27 and, if selected for a low number plate, will be notified after the drawing takes place in …
Read More »Massachusetts Woman Indicted for Stealing $46,310 in Social Security Benefits
A Westminster woman was arrested on Monday, June 18 in connection with stealing $46,310 in Social Security benefits. Theresa Kenda Benedict, 55, was indicted on one count of theft of public funds and four counts of making false statements. She is scheduled to appear in federal court in Worcester before …
Read More »Ground spraying for mosquitoes planned in New Bedford for Thursday, June 21
The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …
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