By THOMAS M. HODGSON Bristol County Sheriff This is the last straw. A criminal illegal alien who had already been deported five times shot and killed Kathryn Steinle on a pier in San Francisco on June 1, 2015 while she was walking with her father and a friend. She collapsed …
Read More »Botelho Family Christmas Light Spectacular in Dartmouth, MA
The Botelho Family added a couple more yard decorations including a 20-foot mega tree. For more information follow us on our FB page Botelho Family Xmas Light Spectacular: https://www.facebook.com/Botelho-Family-Xmas-Light-Spectacular-544926062383198/
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #131: Justin Coelho
Meet Justin Coelho, 36-year-old Registered Nurse and Owner of Crossfit Dartmouth. Justin had always loved and played sports and upon graduating high school, he went to St. Anselm College where he studied Biology to become a doctor and play football. Upon completion of his degree, he realized quickly that he …
Read More »“Toys For Tots” drive kicks off another season of giving on its 70th year
Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin and the Massachusetts State Police are proud to again support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to help local families in need. Members of the Massachusetts State Police and United States Marine Corps Reserve appeal to the public to support Toys for Tots through donations …
Read More »Six Christmas tree lighting events in New Bedford in December, 2017
The following is a list of Christmas tree lighting events in New Bedford during the month of December in celebration of the holiday season: Cove Street Neighborhood Group Tree Lighting Date and Time: Friday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Park on the corner of Ruth Street and Salisbury Street …
Read More »New Bedford to celebrate the 2017 holiday season with 18 festive community events
The following community events will take place in the city of New Bedford during the month of December in celebration of the holiday season: Cove Street Neighborhood Group Tree Lighting Date and Time: Friday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Park on the corner of Ruth Street and Salisbury Street …
Read More »19 Things To Do This Weekend (Dec. 01 – Dec. 03)
Winter is officially here, but it seems like we have been making out in terms of temperatures. Our days have been uncharacteristically warm and pleasant. It isn’t until the mornings and evenings that we are reminded that it is, indeed, winter. That’s when we have to kick the heat on …
Read More »Want to significantly reduce crime in New Bedford? Replace the judges
I would not want to be a New Bedford police officer – risking your life to arrest career criminals only to repeatedly see them released back into society the next day on a low bail or personal recognizance. It’s the same 1% of New Bedford committing the majority of the …
Read More »OPINION: One addict’s perspective on “Addiction is a choice, not a disease.”
“I loved your article about addiction. The stigma saddens me. I’m a recovering addict and I know what it’s like to be bound by the grips of addiction and using drugs against my own will. It’s safe to say that some people will never understand and I’m grateful for that. …
Read More »New Bedford Seafood Manager Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
A New Bedford seafood manager pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to failing to report $75,000 in earnings on his tax returns. Orlando Cardoso, 44, of New Bedford, pleaded guilty to two counts of filing a false income tax return. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patti B. Saris …
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