On his Facebook page, New Bedford Ward 1 City Council Candidate Dan Costa claims that his signs are being removed from at least one business in New Bedford. The preliminary election is on Oct 3rd. Seven candidates are running for the vacant Ward 1 seat; Christopher Amaral, Melissa Costa, William …
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As part of a two-day national mayors’ summit on smart cities and new energy technologies, sponsored by The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and hosted by USCM’s Energy Chair New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, mayors developed “The New Bedford Principles,” a six-point energy recommendation to be included in the …
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Did you catch the Tiny Dances in front of the Zeiterion Theatre during AHA! last Thursday? Here’s one of the more unique performances ….
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At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Massachusetts State Police cruisers responded to Route 93 southbound in Boston to assist MBTA Transit Police with a pursuit of a stolen pickup truck. The suspect refused to stop for troopers and officers and the pursuit continued south on Route 93 to the Braintree …
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A 31-year-old Fall River man who was trafficking large quantities of heroin in both Fall River and New Bedford was sentenced to serve six to eight years in state prison last week, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Samuel Rodriguez pleaded guilty last Friday in Fall River …
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A 32-year-old Fall River man who stole firearms and then sold them to an alleged drug dealer last year will spend up to six years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Christopher Kehoe pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court last week to a …
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The City of New Bedford Preliminary Election will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, and the New Bedford Elections Commission has announced that absentee ballots for this election are now available through the Elections Office at New Bedford City Hall. Any registered voter unable to get to the polls …
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UPDATE: A man wanted for allegedly attacking a dog and then a woman with a machete in Taunton is wanted by police and reportedly hiding out in Brockton. Last evening at approximately 10:30 p.m. the Taunton Police Department received multiple 911 calls stating that a man was attacking a dog …
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In the rapidly evolving health care environment, care in the home is quickly becoming the hub of health care. More services than ever are available to patients. Choosing the right agency to provide home care for you or a loved one is a very personal decision. It is one that should …
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Hurricane Jose is forecast to slowly weaken to a tropical storm as it tracks about 100 miles south of Nantucket on Wednesday. The main impact of Jose will be felt on Cape Cod and the Islands and will be similar to that of a strong nor’easter, with coastal flooding, beach …
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