“The joint graduation ceremony of Recruit Class 02-2022 took place in the Auditorium at Keith Middle School on Thursday, November 10th. Recruit Class 02-2022 graduated nineteen new recruits from New Bedford, Acushnet, Berkley, Somerset & Taunton. Eleven of the new recruits will begin their careers as New Bedford Firefighters. Please …
Read More »SRTA to treat New Bedford’s residents with free service for the holidays thanks to “Try Transit” grant
“The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) announced that from November 25th through December 31st SRTA’s bus and paratransit services would be free to all thanks to a grant included in the state budget and awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The program is designed to encourage new customers to …
Read More »Massachusetts to receive $9.3 million from settlement with Google over location tracking practices
“Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that she has joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in reaching a $391.5 million settlement with Google for misleading consumers about its location tracking practices. This is the largest multistate data privacy settlement ever reached by attorneys general in the history of the …
Read More »The AHEAD Company Store is Opening to Shoppers on November 18th in New Bedford
Every year there is great anticipation of this event and this season the Ahead USA Company Store will be open the next two weekends in November and three weekends in December. Every visit is different as the stock rotates daily, but you’ll always find a great selection of clothes, hats, …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Department have hands full with day of medical emergencies, car crashes, industrial accident
“Saturday calls keep firefighters rolling. 7:00 am – Vehicle versus tree – The crash occurred in the area of Precinct St. and Rt 79. The occupant was transported to St Luke’s Hospital. 7:05 am – Patient lift assist – Rhode Island Road 8:03 am – Medical Emergency – Bedford Street …
Read More »The New Bedford Festival Theatre announces historic 33rd season!
New Bedford Festival Theatre announces historic 33rd season! New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall along with Artistic Director George Charbonneau and Associate Artistic Director Elizabeth Bettencourt have announced the company’s 33rd season. Festival Theatre will now be producing shows year-round. In this historic season, Festival Theatre will …
Read More »Massachusetts Police Department announces the passing of retired K9 “Gunner “
“The Mashpee Police Department regrets to announce the passing of retired K9 Gunner. Sergeant Petrosh and his family want to thank the citizens of Mashpee and the Cape Cod community for all their love, support and kind words throughout the years. We also recognize Sergeant Assad and his family for …
Read More »City of New Bedford accelerates purchase of fire trucks to lock in lower prices
“Mayor Jon Mitchell has requested funding from the City Council to pay the costs of purchasing and equipping two pumper trucks for the New Bedford Fire Department. The trucks would allow the City to retire older trucks in the Fire Department’s fleet. “In today’s difficult inflationary environment, city government has …
Read More »Two adults, 3 kids injured after Massachusetts mini-van versus school bus collision
“Just before 8:30am yesterday morning Pascoag Fire responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus. Within minutes the incident was declared to be an MCI (Mass Casualty Incident). This is a term used in emergency services to indicate a situation that exceeds the capabilities and resources of the …
Read More »16-year old girl, New Bedford shooting victim passes away; homicide investigation underway
“A 16-year-old New Bedford girl who was shot during an incident in the area of Bullard and North Front streets in New Bedford on Saturday night died this afternoon at an area hospital. The case is now being investigated by our office, State Police detectives assigned to our office and …
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