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July 2, 2021, at 12:30am, north end patrol officers responded to an apartment in the Presidential housing development regarding a break in progress. Upon arrival, patrol officers N. Cunha and J. Nicoli were able to apprehend two suspects as they exited the residence. Ofc. Nicoli then entered the apartment through …

On July 2, 2021, at 6:45AM, south end patrol officers responded to 65 Mosher St. regarding a potential explosive device. Upon arrival, a suspicious device was discovered on the porch near to the front door. The fire department was called to the scene along with the fire inspector. Shortly thereafter, …

New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks over New Bedford Harbor have been postponed and are now planned for Monday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m., due to the forecast of inclement weather this weekend. The fireworks had initially been planned for Saturday, July 3. The fireworks are made possible thanks to the …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 5, 2021 – July 9, 2021 and they are as follows: DPI will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance for Independence Day Eversource: • Replacing gas main on Pleasant St. working in the area …

“Early this morning Troopers responded to assist members of the Tewksbury Police Department where a K-9 officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that intentionally backed into the cruiser before fleeing the scene. Luckily, the Tewksbury Officer was not injured. Officers observed the vehicle a short time later abandoned …

“The Westport Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Ryan Silvia and Firefighter Jacob Berthiaume on graduating the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Recruit Class # 092 on June 29, 2021. They have successfully completed more than 240 hours of classroom and hands-on training to meet the requirements for national certification as Firefighter …

“We have no tolerance for hate or violence in our communities. Much like the personal families of the two victims of the Winthrop shootings, and like the town itself, our own Massachusetts State Police family was impacted by the senseless and violent events of Saturday, June 26. We will forever …

“Early yesterday morning Trooper John Doherty, with his K-9 Partner Roxy, received a call from State Police-Millbury that the Millbury Police Department was seeking K-9 assistance for the search of a female juvenile. Trooper Doherty responded to the house where the female was last seen and conducted an area check, …

Grant totaling over $100,000 will enhance and expand summer programming. Several New Bedford youth-serving organizations have been awarded 2021 Summer Nights Grants by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. The program demonstrates a strong commitment to youth development, builds community, fosters activities that promote healthy lifestyles and promotes shared …

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. * Market Basket, 122 Sawyer Street – Friday, July 2 from 5:00 p.m. to …