This morning at about 3:20 a.m., State Police from the Leominster barracks responded to a crash involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian on Route 495 southbound in Lowell which resulted in one fatality. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Robert Holland indicates that a 2005 Ford pickup was traveling on Route …
Read More »22-year old Maynard woman killed crashing into woods
Saturday morning at about 3:45 a.m., State Police from the Leominster barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 2 westbound in Lancaster which resulted in one fatality. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Cameron Ortiz indicates that a 2008 Toyota Camry was traveling on Route 2 westbound when, for reasons still …
Read More »Fall River fire leaves six people displaced on Christmas Eve
Here’s a look at the fire on East Warren Street and Eastern Ave. in Fall River last night. Six people were displaced, but luckily no injuries reported. Amazing job by the Fall River fire fighters! Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix.
Read More »City of New Bedford roadwork sites for week of December 26 – 31, 2016
The City of New Bedford – Department of Public Infrastructure Acushnet Ave & Wamsutta St Railroad Bridge: •Contractor will be working on miscellaneous items throughout the project. •The roadway closure at Acushnet Ave & Wamsutta will remain closed. Please follow detour signs. Other: •Contractor will be building the Cove Walk …
Read More »Southcoast Wellness Van announces January schedule for community screenings and vaccinations
The Southcoast Wellness Van upholds Southcoast Health’s mission to promote the optimal health and well-being of individuals in the communities it serves. Southcoast Health focuses its attention on increasing access to services and caring for the entire population through wellness initiatives and disease management that are designed to limit — …
Read More »31-year old New Bedford man charged with OUI after destroying bench, street sign
At 1am this morning, New Bedford police were dispatched to Buttonwood Park after a motor vehicle was reported driving erratically. The caller also stated the vehicle had struck several trees and a park bench. Police officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle and operator at Rockdale Ave & Court …
Read More »New Bedford police serve as ‘elves’ by delivering gifts to city children
New Bedford police cruisers doubled as sleighs Thursday and Friday as officers delivered presents to children in need. Police officers volunteered their time to distribute the gifts to ensure that no family goes without a happy holiday this year. Gifts were provided for children in kindergarten through grade 12. Visits …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #82 – Shonna Ryan
Meet Shonna Ryan, 29-year-old instructional technologist and founder of non-profit organization Civic Support. Shonna moved to the area when she started attending the University of Massachusetts, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. Shonna currently works at Providence College, where she is an Instructional Technologist. This position focuses on …
Read More »Help Wanted: Adriana’s Restaurant hiring for cook and dishwasher
Cook Job Description Cook to be responsible for prepping ingredients and assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications. To work efficiently and quickly. To make sure prep is done and accomplish the task. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Have taken a culinary program which provided basic training on cooking techniques, health and …
Read More »NBHS Young Alumni Asssociation to Send 100 Roosevelt Middle School Students to Visit Brown University, Boston College
The New Bedford High School Young Alumni Association announced that it will send one hundred students from Roosevelt Middle School in New Bedford to visit Brown University in Providence and Boston College in Newton in March 2017. The students attending the trips are targeted as prospective first-generation college students. The …
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