The medical examiner’s office has accepted three separate cases reported to police Thursday. Police responded early Thursday to the House of Hope, 848 Mt. Pleasant St., for reports of a 38-year-old man who was not breathing. Medics arrived on the scene at about 6:53 a.m. and reported that the man …
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An unusually pleasant for this time of year weekend in terms of weather, is in store for us. Saturday will be the coolest day with “only” a high of 49 degrees, but it’ll be mostly sunny. Nothing wrong with that. Friday will be 60 degrees and Sunday close with a …
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Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Rules Chairman Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) announced that his legislation cracking down on animal abuse and cruelty has taken effect. The new law, an act to prevent animal suffering and death, restricts excessive dog tethering, prohibits leaving a dog outdoors during extreme weather conditions, …
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial have announced that their visitor centers will be closed for three upcoming holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s visitor center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. Roger Williams …
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Meet Richard Gormley, 40-year-old Photographer and Graphic Designer. Rick and his family moved to the area from Cincinnati when he was eight. Raised on a diet of Activision and Hana-Barbara cartoons he would eventually graduate from Dartmouth High and get a degree in Film and Video from Michigan. From there …
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The 21-year old victim, who sustained several stab wounds, was found in front of New Bedford Fire Station 8 on 1599 Acushnet Ave. Police and fire personnel rendered first aid before he was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries. A blood trail was found in …
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On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, members of the Dartmouth Police Department Detective Division and the Massachusetts State Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrested Brian LENDER (32) of #65 Burnett Street, Jamaica Plain, MA at the Capri Motel on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was the result of a joint human trafficking …
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A residence and two cars on the 100 block of Sycamore Street in New Bedford were damaged after reports were received of shots fired in the area at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Shell casings were located and damage was found to a home, a vehicle in the driveway and a …
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A Somerset man was charged with OUI drugs, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and possession of heroin after being involved in an accident Wednesday on Popes Island that injured an Acushnet woman. Corey C. Dunn, 26, of 216 Kathleen Ave., Somerset, was traveling east in the …
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A 34-year-old Swansea man was convicted after trial in Fall River Superior Court today of several rape charges and was sentenced to serve 20 to 25 years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Christopher Rochon was convicted by a jury of his peers of …
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