“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 13, 2023 – February 17, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Jack and Bore under 140 off of Phillips Rd • Cherokee St. from …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police investigating bridge strike on Rt. 18 New Bedford
“At approximately, 12:15pm Massachusetts State Police and New Bedford Police responded to reports of an accident on Rt. 18. Upon arrival, officials found that a construction tractor-trailer transporting heavy machinery had struck the bridge on Rt. 18 obstructing traffic for anyone wishing to travel East on Rt. 6 and cross …
Read More »12-year old Andover boy and parents found shot to death in home
Shortly after 3 a.m., this morning Andover Police received a 911 call for a reported shooting. Upon arrival to 48 Porter Street, police executed a breach of the main entrance to the home and found three individuals suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The Essex District Attorney’s Office stated that the …
Read More »Biddeford Police charge New Bedford man for discharge of firearm, crack cocaine, assault
“The Biddeford Police Department announces the arrest of Julius Andrade (20 years of age) of Allen Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, who was wanted by the Biddeford Police on charges of Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, both Class C felonies. Mr. Andrade was …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police charge man with trafficking mariuana after foot pursuit
“Shortly after 11 a.m. last Friday, Trooper Paul Debene conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Civic on Route 90 in Framingham. After Trooper Debene identified the operator, JONATHAN SENAT, 26, of Brockton, he quickly discovered his license was suspended. Trooper Debene removed SENAT from the vehicle in order to …
Read More »New Bedford premiere of Afghan Women’s ‘Dil ba Dil Rah Dhara’ (From One Heart to Another) Art
“The SouthCoast Afghan Welcome Network and the New Bedford Free Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of a unique exhibit, Dil ba Dil Rah Dhara (From One Heart to Another): The Afghan Women’s Art Project, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 as part of the City’s AHA! Night festivities. …
Read More »After 25 years, the Zeiterion announces an end to the New Bedford Folk Festival
“Following a triumphant 25th-anniversary event in 2022, the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center announces the conclusion of the New Bedford Folk Festival. While alternatives were explored, rising costs made the event unsustainable. The Zeiterion produced this annual festival for five years, keeping it alive after the founders retired as producers. Those …
Read More »UPDATED: New Bedford Public Schools Supt. Anderson looking to move on to same position in Newton
On Friday morning, the Newton School Committee announced that they have chosen Natick Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolan to be their next superintendent, feeling that Nolan would be a better fit for Newton’s characteristics as a school district. Hired by New Bedford Public Schools in 2018, he re-signed his contract in …
Read More »Fall River’s “Munchies” breakfast and lunch: Friendly, fast service and delivery options available
By Bailey Bisson Who doesn’t love a good “home-cooked” meal at a reasonable price? With quite the homey atmosphere, this cute little diner is sure to fill your belly, and it may also fill your heart. Before Munchies began serving the local community, there was ‘Dunk N Munch,’ now a …
Read More »New Bedford’s ‘Muldoon’s Mini-Market” robbed at knifepoint
On Monday, at approximately 7:30pm, the New Bedford Police Department received a 911 call to report an armed robbery. The called, a clerk at Muldoon’s Mini-Market at 1411 Phillips Rd., said that he had just been robbed at knifepoint. Upon arrival, and subsequent discussion with the victim, police learned that …
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