The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings. To solve this, each …
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Last night the Dartmouth Indians took on the SBRHS Raiders in the 2nd Annual SBRHS Basketball Tournament. Dartmouth started the game off with a basket and never gave up the lead for the entire game. Matt Craig hit a 3 point shot at the end of the first buzzer giving …
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This morning at approximately 5:22 a.m., Trooper Scott Eunson responded to a rollover crash on Route 9 eastbound. A 2004 Ford Expedition knocked down a telephone pole and electrical wires, causing severe delays. Upon investigation, Trooper Eunson learned that the driver, JAMES E. COPELAND, 55, of Fitchburg, was driving with …
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Last night the New Bedford High Whalers hosted the Taunton Tigers for their last game of the season. They had previously lost to the Tigers 80-69, so they were looking for a win heading into the playoffs. Taunton controlled the first quarter while New Bedford tried to find their rhythm, …
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The New Bedford Police Department announced the creation of a bullying tip line. Those with knowledge of victims of bullying or victims themselves may call this line and leave anonymous information. (508) 991-6300 extension 79475.
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A 28 year old Dartmouth man has been placed under arrest for drug trafficking charges after being arrested Sunday night at approximately 7:30pm. Det. Jonathan Lagoa had been investigating a heroin dealing delivery service being operated in the area by the suspect. Probable Cause was established to arrest the man …
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This morning at approximately 7:30am Officer Michael Alers of the south end station was sent to the area of Rockdale Ave. and Luke St. regarding a three vehicle accident. One of the vehicles being a school bus with two children on board. A 32 year old New Bedford woman was …
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Last night at approximately 9:50pm north end New Bedford police officers were sent to a shots fired call in the area of Ashley Boulevard and Sawyer St. 911 calls were received, as well as, a Shotspotter activation. The victim, a 24 year old New Bedford man who is known to …
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Last night at approximately 6:45pm north end units and the fire department were dispatched to 28 Bentley St. on a basement fire. The suspect had gathered some clothing and other items in an area an set them on fire. A couple of families in the home were alerted by smoke …
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A deceased female was discovered by the housing authority on the 300 block of Mount Pleasant Street this afternoon in New Bedford. According to the New Bedford Police Department, the body was of a female in her late 20’s or early 30’s. No sign of trauma or anything suspicious, but …
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