Every schoolboy learns about how America “won the war” against, as well as our independence from, Britain in the 18th century. As often happens in history, events are summarized into neat, tidy little packages – an assumption with the advent of the Revolutionary War is that England packed up their …
Read More »SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday November 28th at 9am to decorate the lampposts, meeting at Custom House Square
As the holiday season is fast approaching the laurel decorating in the downtown historic district is about to take place. DNB, Inc. is unable to maintain the program as they are diligently working on advocacy, membership and marketing. DNB will sponsor with remaining donations from last year to be used …
Read More »New Bedford crime – perception versus reality
There’s an annoying constant that you’ll find locally on social media; anytime someone reports crime on Facebook, someone will mock it with “crime is down” in the comment section. This mockery is in reference to FBI statistics reporting that overall crime in New Bedford is down 31% from 2014-2016. The …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Arrest New Bedford Man for Exposing Himself Inside of Store
On Monday, November 13, 2017 at approximately 6:45 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Old Navy at the Dartmouth Mall regarding a male party who reportedly exposed himself inside of the store. Upon arrival, responding officers observed the male suspect struggling with Mall security officers, at which time he was detained. …
Read More »Former Reservist Pleads Guilty to Stealing Weapons from Army Reserve Center, Escaping from Prison & Attempted Bank Robbery
A former Army Reservist has pleaded guilty to stealing six machine guns and 10 handguns from a U.S. Army Reserve facility, escaping from federal prison, and attempting to rob two banks. James W. Morales, 35, of Cambridge, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a …
Read More »South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents Three Facets of the Immortal Beethoven
Join the South Coast Chamber Music Series for “Total Beethoven” on November 18 in Marion and November 19 in South Dartmouth. This concert offers a refresher course in genius, courtesy of Ludwig van Beethoven. The delightful “Spring” Sonata for violin and piano presents his playful side, while the Cello Sonata …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Barry’s Fine Wine & Spirits is hiring for multiple positions
1. Assistant Manager Retail Liquor Store Must be experienced in the following areas: – Retail Management – Customer Service – Overseeing cashiers work performance – Loss Control Prevention 2. Stock Person Must be experienced in the following areas: – Retail experience in inventory control & rotation – Putting away merchandise …
Read More »19 year old New Bedford man dies after being shot by Fall River police
Last night at approximately 11:37 PM, the Fall River Police Department received a 911 call reporting possible gun shots in the area of Airport Road and Riggenbach Road in Fall River. Police responded to this location, and upon approach, observed a number of vehicles leaving the area. The first responding …
Read More »New Bedford police work leads to arrest for larcenies at Wonder Bowl
Solid work by New Bedford Police led to the apprehension of a 14-year-old New Bedford male on a warrant arrest for two counts of larceny from a building in connection with two larcenies at Wonder Bowl, 66 Hathaway Road just hours after the warrant was issued. The larcenies were reported …
Read More »OPINION: Highly Questionable – New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro’s Stance on Cannabis
Opinions are like… ‘tailpipes’; everybody has got one, and they usually stink. We are all entitled to formulate our own opinions, just as we are also entitled to either adhere to or refute the opinions of others. The important thing is that collectively we continue to work towards a more …
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