By Julie Lavoie First, let me congratulate those members who have sought and won re-election. As you all know, it was a very energizing election and in some races, it was closer than some of those running would have liked. Second, I’d like to bring up the elephant in the …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell submits three ordinances to City Council regarding outdoor café permits
New Bedford mayor Jon Mitchell has submitted three ordinances regarding outdoor café permits to be reviewed by the City Council during their December 14, 2017, meeting.
Read More »December 25 Second Busiest Day for Home Fires – Make Fire Safety Part of Your Celebrations
Fire officials urge people to make fire safety an important part of planning for their holiday celebrations because more home fires happen on December 25 than any other single day in Massachusetts except Thanksgiving. “Firefighters are not the kind of guests you want during the winter holidays, so please make …
Read More »Stunning beach front getaway in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Stunning beach front getaway at 70 Aucoot Rd Mattapoisett MA! Your Private driveway leads down to your house sitting 14ft off the ground with a sprawling deck that leaves you with breathtaking views of the water, your private beach and dock. A fully renovated interior boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full …
Read More »Jimmy Garoppolo finally puts an end to the Colin Kaepernick debate
Throughout the entire 2017 NFL season, we’ve been told that Colin Kaepernick should be playing on a NFL team. Anytime a starting quarterback goes down to injury, ESPN and people who rarely watch the NFL push Colin Kaepernick as the savior. Kaepernick fans are already pushing for Philadelphia Eagles to …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School’s Annual Thanksgiving Drive Feeds Over 300
The Student Council at Bishop Stang sponsored the annual Thanksgiving Drive to provide dinner for families in the community. Homeroom representatives collected non-perishable food item; Student Council members carved the turkeys, peeled potatoes and delivered the meals; and parents and faculty helped cook the turkeys. Donations were received from the …
Read More »New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Charge
A New Bedford man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston for aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine. Alexander Gomes, 27, pleaded guilty today to one count of aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for March 14, 2018. …
Read More »Fall River Man To Be Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge Connected to Weekend Bar Fight Death
A 27-year-old Fall River man who allegedly threw a punch during a bar fight in Fall River last Friday that led to the death of a 37-year-old Assonet man, has turned himself in to authorities and will be arraigned on a charge of Manslaughter in Fall River District Court later …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Monitoring NY Bomb Investigation
The Massachusetts State Police Homeland Security Division, including our Fusion Center, is receiving updates from law enforcement authorities in New York regarding this morning’s bomb detonation. We will continue to monitor developments and take appropriate action if required. Troopers across the state, per standard operating procedure, remain vigilant for any …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School Senior Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
Bishop Stang High School senior, Jeffry McDougal, recently achieved the rank of Eagle, an accomplishment that only about 4% of all Scouts earn. Each Eagle Candidate must plan and supervise an Eagle Service Project. This Service Project demonstrates a Scout’s capacity and willingness to exert his leadership ability in activities …
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