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Read More »Massachusetts State Police Trooper rescues dog running in and out of traffic near Route 1
“On Friday, March 10th, our member Trooper Perry of SP Danvers, responded to reports of a dog running in and out of traffic in the area of Route 1 and the Lynn Fells Parkway in Saugus. When our member arrived on the scene, with help of a passerby, was able …
Read More »Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Ahead Tonight!
Most Americans, including those of us here in Massachusetts will shifting their clocks ahead by an hour this weekend. For some losing that hour of sleep is painful but for others that extra hour of sunlight is pure heaven and a sign that spring is just around the corner and …
Read More »Senators Warren and Markey Reintroduce Resolution Memorializing Those Lost to COVID–19
United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced a resolution to memorialize those lost to COVID–19. The resolution would designate the first Monday in March as “COVID–19 Victims Memorial Day.” The resolution was first introduced in August of 2021. “Many of our families, friends, and communities …
Read More »New Bedford and Fall River ranked in Top Ten most dangerous cities in Massachusetts
The most recent data from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) ranked the 298 most dangerous cities in the Commonwealth. Two cities on the SouthCoast made the top ten list: New Bedford made 3rd place and Fall River made 7th place. An alarming takeaway from the statistics is the massive …
Read More »OPINION: “In my line of work New Bedford has the most disgusting, worst catch basins I’ve seen”
“Hey, I just wanted to share a picture from North Street, New Bedford next to ‘SoCo Cycle.’ I’m from out of town. but work all over the state and was working a job in the city. We have to pop these covers up in our line of work. By far, …
Read More »Massachusetts woman, temp agency owner, arrested for allegedly hiding $3.2 Million in payroll
“A Randolph woman was arrested today in connection with her involvement in a payroll tax avoidance scheme. Lilian Giang, 53, was indicted by a federal grand jury with mail fraud and failure to collect and pay over taxes. Giang was released on conditions following an appearance in federal court in …
Read More »Massachusetts to test out mobile contactless payments for SNAP
The USDA is trying to move into the modern era by utilizing all the technology available. Currently, those who are on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)use their SNAP card to make purchases. But that may change soon. Massachusetts has been chosen as one of five states, along with Illinois, …
Read More »Car plows into Stop & Shop Supermarket in New Bedford
Cars driving into buildings seems to be a weekly thing now. Hopefully, no one was seriously injured. “Accident right into Stop and Shop on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford.” Photos by Savannah Gaspar. Savannah Gaspar photo. Savannah Gaspar photo.
Read More »REALTOR® Association Disappointed in Last Night’s Decision on Rent Stabilization by the New Bedford City Council
The following was submitted to us by The REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts: On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the New Bedford City Council passed a motion “that the following nonbinding public opinion advisory question, or other question of similar form and context as determined by the City Solicitor, be placed …
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