A Taunton woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for concealing information and making false statements in order to receive Social Security disability benefits and Section 8 housing assistance to which she was not entitled. Marisha Ebanks, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs …
Read More »Police arrest eight in a sweep across Wareham
During the morning hours of Thursday, October 19th, Wareham Police Department Detectives, the Mass. State Police VFAS Unit, and Mass. Parole Officers arrested 8 people during a warrant sweep conducted throughout the Wareham area. The following people were arrested for outstanding arrest warrants pertaining to past criminal charges, failure to …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is hiring for an Airport Technician
PAY: $14.26 hr – $20.79hr Maintenance of Airport property and equipment to ensure the efficient and effective safety and service for all users of the Airfield and Landside Facilities. Inspects and maintains the runways, taxiways and other paved and non-paved areas on and off the airfield in accordance with FAR …
Read More »Bolivian gray titi monkey born at New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Bolivian gray titi monkey (Callicebus donacophilus). This is the first species born to primates in the new Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs exhibit. The baby was born on September 7 to first time parents, Madeira and Crumpet. Baby’s gender is unknown …
Read More »Two October events introduce Capt. Melo to North End residents, businesses
The public is invited to meet Capt. Amos Melo, the new commander at station 3, and discuss issues of concern in the North End during two separate events Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 26. A conversation with Capt. Melo hosted by St. Andrew’s Church will be held at 7 …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #125: Jen Blum
Meet Jen Blum, 40-year-old esthetician and founder of the Help Save Foundation. Jen, like many women today, was trapped in an abusive relationship for 13 years and nobody had any idea. After mustering the courage, she planned an escape and took her two sons with her. After an unsuccessful attempt …
Read More »A visit to the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
Looking for an educational, fun time with the family? Here’s a look at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center in Cape Cod – one of more than 70 locations that make up The Cape Cod Museum Trail. The Cape Cod Museum Trail, sponsored by First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union, launched in …
Read More »Taunton drug and gun defendant sentenced up to four years in state prison
A 20-year-old Taunton drug dealer, who was also possessing illegal firearms, was sentenced to serve up to four years in state prison, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Emanuel Andrade pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court earlier this week to charges of unlawful possession a high capacity firearm, …
Read More »New Bedford High School Marching Band to debut new uniforms at band competition
New Bedford High School Whaler Marching Band will host bands from across New England this weekend at the 32nd Annual New England Scholastic Band Association Invitational Competition, Sunday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. at McCoy Field on the New Bedford High School campus. Admission: $10; students and seniors: $8. Proceeds support, …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced for Scheme to Smuggle Illegal Fishing Profits Abroad
A Bristol County Sheriff’s Deputy was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for smuggling the profits of an over-fishing scheme to Portugal. Antonio Freitas, 47, of Taunton, a Sheriff’s Deputy with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and a long-time Task Force Officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was …
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