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New Bedford Police Det. Claudia Sampson lost her hair during a battle with cancer in 2010. She will lose her hair again June 4 – but this time willingly, happily and in support of young people fighting a battle she knows all too well. Det. Sampson will have her hair …

Residents are encouraged to bring unused, unwanted prescription medication for safe disposal during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, outside New Bedford Police headquarters at 871 Rockdale Ave. The event, which is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to provide a …

On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Gold Star Market, located at #634 State Road for a reported armed robbery. The male suspect, who had fled the scene prior to officers arrival, was described as a thin white male, approximately 5’10”, wearing a dark …

Rope. Something we all take for granted. It’s ubiquitous throughout our lives, yet we barely notice unless we are undertaking some type of activity like sailing, rock climbing, or an arborist or if you are a member of the fire department, police department or in the military. Without rope there’d …

It’s mind boggling that President Trump and newspapers across the nation reported that America’s relationship with Russia is at an all-time low. It’s an absolutely absurd statement and while headlines like this may sell newspapers, they are more fiction than the truth. Fake news at its best.  Who am I to judge …

From the Fall River Police department: On 4-20-17 at approximately 8:30pm, a 72-year old male exited the Stop & Save Store located at 101 President Ave. carrying a scratch ticket he just purchased in the store. While walking to his car with the ticket he was approached by a female …

The annual Exercise Tiger memorial service will be held Sunday, April 23 at 1:00PM on the grounds of Fort Taber Fort Rodman Park located at 1000C South Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford. The service is being organized by the City of New Bedford and the New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory …

The human remains discovered by an area resident in North Attleboro on April 7th have been positively identified, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Pinheiro, 49, who previously resided in East Providence, RI. Foul play is not suspected in …

The New Bedford Police Department’s success at taking guns, drugs and criminals off the streets has earned praise from the New Bedford City Council. At their April 12 meeting, the City Council agreed to send letters thanking police department members for their efforts. Letters were sent to Police Chief Joseph …

With temperatures in the 50s all weekend, it’ll be just right to head out and partake in the many activities going on across the SouthCoast. Typical for this time of year, we’ll have rain – plenty to deal with on Friday and some showers, early morning on Saturday. Sunday we’ll …