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The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening. * Location…Most of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. * Heat Index Values…In the mid 90s due to temperatures in the low 90s, and dewpoints …

Two men were arrested Wednesday on drug charges while aboard a fishing vessel in Buzzards Bay as a result of a port security operation with New Bedford Police Maritime Special Response Team, Massachusetts Environmental Police, the Department of Homeland Security and the New Bedford Police Port Security Unit. Juan Sanchez, …

PAY: $16.89hr – $25.86hr POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigate reported animal bites. Respond to calls concerning unleashed/unlicensed animals, dead animals, nuisance complaints, violations of City and State laws, and the penalties applicable as specified under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 140. Assess injured animals. Provide emergency care and transportation for injured wildlife …

The municipal election season is creeping up on the community, and the SouthCoast Chamber has joined in a community effort to amend the City Charter to change the term for the Mayor’s position from two years to four years. The position of mayor in New Bedford is roughly the equivalent …

A Massachusetts State Trooper yesterday arrested a drunk driver who was traveling at speeds of up to 105 mph in a construction zone on Interstate 91 in Whately where the speed limit is 45 mph. Trooper Michael Tucker, assigned to the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section, was on patrol …

City of New Bedford Commissioner of Public Infrastructure Zeb Arruda announced he will be leaving his city position to become the Plant Engineer/Facilities Director for Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. Arruda has served as Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure since July 2016; he has worked …

The Borne Police Department reported that four of their officers’ vehicles were targeted by a tire slasher: “Most days, after completing their shift, the hard-working men and women of the Bourne Police Department head home to their families and friends for some well-deserved R&R. Unfortunately for the dedicated crew working …

There was a fire yesterday on the Double Diamond docked in the New Bedford harbor. According to the New Bedford Fire Department, repairs were being conducted to forward berthing area of the boat using welding equipment too close to combustibles. NBFD Engines 1, 11, 6, 8, Marine 38, Ladders 1, …

Two New Bedford City Councilors are calling for a second time for New Bedford Mayor Mitchell to send a letter to the Pawtucket Red Sox with hopes of bringing the team to the city. The team’s current home is in McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, but ownership is looking …

New Bedford at-Large City Councilor Brian Gomes is calling is calling for fast food restaurants in New Bedford to clean up their act. A written motion is scheduled to be presented to the New Bedford City Council on Thursday, July 20, 2017: WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City’s …