An arrest warrant has been issued for John Geovanni Pires Monteiromacedo, 20 in connection to the July 12th shooting at Myles Standish State Park that left Robert Aponte-Flores 25, of New Bedford dead. “An arrest warrant has issued for a male wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Myles …
Read More »Liquor store fighting back against the City of New Bedford’s “Nip Bottle Ban”
“Freitas Package Store” located at 1295 Cove Rd, New Bedford is making a vocal push against the idea to ban the sale of “nip bottles” in the City of New Bedford. The store is currently displaying a message reading, “Stop NB Nip Ban Sign Petition Inside” on their sign outside …
Read More »Fairhaven’s playful, sweet 7-month old Golden Doodle “Lola” looking for loving home
“We are asked many times to recommend a dog breeder. Our answer is always that we don’t recommend any of them. Lola is a 7 month old Golden Doodle. She has a birth defect that is most likely from over breeding. The breeder surrendered her when they realized that they …
Read More »Rochester Police charge combative N.H. man wielding a screwdriver with 15 offenses
“On Wednesday July 12, 2023, at approximately 5:30pm, Sergeant Austin Alves and Officer Connor Leddin were conducting routine patrol of County Rd when a vehicle traveling 61mph in a posted 35 mph zone crossed over the center line and almost struck Sergeant Alves’s cruiser head on. After immediately turning around, …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 17, 2023 – July 21, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 17, 2023 – July 21, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Abandonment on West Rodney French Blvd from Welcome St to Warren St • …
Read More »Swedish man’s arrest leads to the take down of dark web child porn site; American arrested
“BOSTON – A Texas man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to advertising child pornography on the dark web. Neal Grubert, 35, of Bertram, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of advertising child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge Nathanial M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for Oct. 19, 2023. Grubert …
Read More »Massachusetts legislators introduce amendments to de-militarize AI, mitigate nuclear risks
“Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today filed over a dozen amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including language that would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. military’s nuclear launch decisions, advance the cause of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation, and save billions in federal dollars …
Read More »UPDATE: Own a slice of New Bedford history: beloved Shawmut Diner hits the auction block
The Shawmut diner was purchased yesterday at auction which started at $10. The beloved, iconic diner was sold to the online user, “Norwich387” for $20,200. Original article: “You can buy an iconic piece of New Bedford history for as little as $10. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and the state …
Read More »Massachusetts Plans More “Welcome Centers” for Migrants, Homeless Families
Alison Kuznitz State House News Service More centers that are designed to provide resources to a mounting influx of migrants and people experiencing homelessness will soon launch in Massachusetts as officials grapple with steadily rising demand, a Healey spokesperson pledged Thursday. But for weeks, officials have refrained from disclosing where …
Read More »PACE Head Start is Hiring for Several Positions in New Bedford
PACE Head Start is Hiring! Come join our PACE team as a Family Advocate. 📣 At PACE, we believe in empowering families and shaping futures. We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who will join us in making a difference in the lives of the children and families in …
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