At approximately 7:15 p.m. Monday evening, Trooper Michael Bucca and Trooper Jason Trout were on patrol near East Market Street in Brockton. A random query on a white GMC Sierra indicated that its inspection sticker had expired. The troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop and spoke to the operator, WILLIAM …
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On May 14, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 100th season and Maestro David MacKenzie will make his final appearance as Music Director and Conductor of the NBSO, leading the orchestra in a program of Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. This 2015-16 Centennial Season marks MacKenzie’s …
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Combined system would create two-state, eight-hospital, $2 billion-plus, not-for-profit healthcare system In separate actions undertaken by their respective governance Boards, Southcoast Health and Care New England have voted to move forward with the proposed affiliation of the two not-for-profit hospital and healthcare systems. The announcement was made today by Charles …
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CITY OF NEW BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATION DISPATCHER $14.08hr – $20.53hr Receives and processes calls for assistance from various sources. Establishes effective communication with the person(s) requesting assistance using the appropriate hardware identifying necessary information for dispatching an effective emergency response. Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously, and expeditiously …
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A man reportedly overdosed behind the wheel of a truck on Ashley BLVD at the intersection with Sawyer Street around 4:30pm. Jonathan Barrows of New Bedford noticed the a man unresponsive behind the wheel and stopped for a long time at the stop sign. He yelled and then banged on the …
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2016 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday August 4, 2016 Entertainment Lineup Two-time Grammy nominated Tonic will headline Thursday night’s Portuguese Feast entertainment line up. The 2016 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will run from Aug 4-7th. “Tonic is an American rock band that has earned two Grammy nominations. The …
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Photo by David St. Germain JUNE ALL MONTH Henry H. Rogers Walking Tours Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., June through September Start outside Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven A free 90-minute guided walk teaches about the town’s benefactor Henry H. Rogers of the Standard Oil Co. and his gifts …
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The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is pleased to announce its receipt of a $20,000 Maritime Heritage Grant. The grant will be used to fund the creation of a 15-minute orientation film, tentatively titled “Resilience: The Story of New Bedford’s Fishing Industry”. The Center will work with Big Ocean Media …
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A hit-and-run suspect was subdued and apprehended last night by a State Police K9 team after he fired a shot at the trooper and dog. At approximately 12:15 am the State Police Barracks in Springfield received a report of a vehicle traveling at approximately 10 miles per hour on Route …
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Colonel Richard D. McKeon, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police in Bristol County for Friday May 6, into Saturday May 7, 2016. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to …
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