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Meet Sarah Medeiros, 28-year-old Special Education teacher. Growing up Sarah was always around kids, as her mother owned an in-home daycare. This pushed her to take a class in high school, which focused on working with younger children with disabilities, as she had the childcare experience. She graduated from high …

All Photos From Acushnet Fire/EMS Facebook A major hazard is created when primary power lines fall to the ground. Earlier yesterday two power lines were brought down by strong winds on Leonard Street, Acushnet. One line was found burning an area of sand, dirt and gravel alongside the paved road. …

A New Bedford man was charged with animal cruelty and rabies vaccination violations after he abandoning his two cats when he moved out of his home on 51 North Front Street. New Bedford police report that the cats have been transferred to Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River. If …

Mayor Jon Mitchell State of the City Address – Thursday, March 9, 2017 Thank you to Joe Michaud, Rick Kidder and the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce for another great job in organizing this annual event, to Webster Bank for its enduring sponsorship, and to Superintendent Jim O’Brien and Greater New …

Laura Mendosa of West Yarmouth is the first $4 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$4,000,000 Bonus Cash” instant ticket game that went on sale February 28. Mendosa chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $2,600,000 (less tax withholdings). She plans …

The Department of Public Infrastructure has made sand available to city residents at many locations throughout the city. Residents are advised to bring their own small container to collect the sand at any of the following locations: • Norfolk St & Acushnet Ave • Tobey St & Acushnet Ave • …

Fall River Mayor Jasiel F. Correia announces a citywide parking ban which will go into effect at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, March 09th, until further notice, due to the storm forecast to hit the area early Friday morning. Mayor Correia stated, “We always appreciate the cooperation we get during a parking …

In preparation for the approaching snowstorm, the City of New Bedford has announced a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect at 7AM tomorrow, Friday, March 10, 2017. During the last winder storm in February, the NBPD issued 516 $50 dollar tickets and had 40 vehicles and 3 ATV’s …

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 3AM to 4PM Friday, March 10, 2017. According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to overspread the region early on Friday morning and last through much of the …

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 3 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS…Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Taunton, …