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Four New Bedford police officers will be sworn into duty on Wednesday, May 2. “We are proud to present the newest members of the NBPD family. Our new officers graduated from the MBTA Police Academy Friday and will be sworn in Wednesday, May 2. From left are: Lt. Evan Bielski, …

On April 30, at approximately 11:54 a.m., the Marion Police Department received a 911 call from a party on North Drive in Marion. The caller reported a 64-year-old male was on the ground unconscious and breathing. Marion Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, police, fire …

Last week, UMass Dartmouth’s SouthCoast Corsairs headed to the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics World Championships to represent the nation and region. Here the team shares their experience and results. _________________________________ At the end of qualifications, we finished in 16th place out of 67 teams! …

Local favorite Acushnet Creamery announced on their Facebook page that they will be serving ice cream on Pier 3 in New Bedford soon.

The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) is announcing the first-of-its-kind Massachusetts Whale Trail, a major collaboration among Bay State tourism destinations for the promotion of assets stretching from Provincetown to Pittsfield. Telling the story of the Commonwealth through its connection to whales, the Massachusetts Whale Trail features nearly …

Rain or Shine! Three Days! Seven years and counting! Outdoor fitness is thriving at Cushman Park, Fairhaven, Massachusetts this summer! The South Coast community can keep fit and stay healthy with free exercise classes taught by three of the top fitness instructors in the area. This summer, classes will be …

Three days after being released on a low bail for assault with a dangerous weapon despite a lengthy criminal history, Khaylon Cruz, 23, of New Bedford, was arrested yet again, this time on Thursday, April 26 for dealing Fentanyl. Cruz was arraigned Monday, April 20 on a charge of assault …

We asked New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell if the six overdose deaths in New Bedford in the month of April is an indication of concerning trend in the wrong direction. 

New Bedford Cops Episode 1: “I’m related to Jesus” – 17-year New Bedford Police veteran and artist Scott Carola discusses what it is to be a police officer in New Bedford and chats with a woman who thinks she’s related to Jesus.

Chris Resendes chatted with former New Bedford mayor Scott Lang on the possibility of him running for mayor or another political office in the future.