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Massachusetts has twice the drug overdoses than the national average. A new report states that Fentanyl is now responsible for 75% of the overdose deaths in Massachusetts. In a state where we ban assault riffles because of their firepower, why is Fentanyl treated as a less dangerous drug than heroin? According to …

As part of a joint investigation, on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at approximately 5:05 p.m., members of the Dartmouth Police Department, Barnstable Police Department, and Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant on Room #127 at the Capri Motel in Dartmouth, MA. As a result, Dartmouth Police arrested Jose …

On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at approximately 11:58 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Thai Taste II on State Road for a large disturbance possibly involving firearms. Upon arrival, officers located the involved parties on Woodside Avenue inside of a 1998 Lexus, and a corresponding investigation ensued. As a result of …

An unusually warm weekend for this time of year is in store for us this weekend. While overnight temperatures won’t exactly be friendly – they’ll be in the low to mid 30s – they daytime temperatures will be in the upper 40s and on Sunday almost hit 50 degrees! The …

By Jonathan Comey Ever wonder about the people behind the paintings you see on SouthCoast walls? One of the things that makes our region special is our sense of history and our embrace of the sea, which mix naturally to create a culture rich with maritime art. Many public buildings …

Meet Susana Viera, 42-year-old Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder of Susana Viera Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Susana and her family migrated to New Bedford from São Miguel, Açores, Portugal when she was 18 months old. After graduating New Bedford High School, she decided to go to UMass Dartmouth, in hopes of attending …

Today at about 2:30 p.m., State Police from the Bourne Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 25 West at Exit 3 in Bourne which resulted in one fatality. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Jonathan O’Loughlin indicates that a 2004 Pontiac Aztek was traveling onto Route 25 westbound from exit …

The Massachusetts State Police today added to their Most Wanted list a Lawrence man accused of the strangulation homicide of the mother of his child last September in Methuen. The State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section added EMILIO DeLAROSA, 32, to their list of Most Wanted fugitives and, along with …

New Bedford Public Schools launched its attendance campaign, Every Day Counts, at Sgt. William H. Carney Academy today, focused on improving attendance for students throughout the city. New Bedford’s attendance rate is 92.8%, while the state’s average is 94.9%; the district aims to match the state average by partnering with …

The New Bedford Police Association is sponsoring a telephone fund-raising drive. This drive will help support the families of officers killed in the line of duty and offset funeral expenses for retired officers and their spouses. Anyone who donates will receive a free ticket to a magic show scheduled May …