UPDATE: Chief James Donovan reports that missing Raynham 16-year-old Colleen Weaver has been found safe in New York City. Weaver was first reported missing after she left her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 18. At approximately 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, she was located with the …
Read More »New Bedford Police announce historic $1,295,274 cash and narcotics seizure, suspect at large
“Detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” have seized nearly 1.3 million dollars from two drug traffickers. On October 21st, detectives concluded an investigation spanning nearly several months into a drug distribution operation being conducted by AMADO DELGADO MENDEZ, 30. and VINICIO MARRERO ARIAS, 38, both of 197 Cottage …
Read More »“I’m outraged, feel betrayed by how the New Bedford Public School system is handling our kids!”
“I’m outraged and I feel betrayed by our school system’s handling of our children. I know most reading this have had an experience where they have felt betrayed and spent the day worrying about their child’s safety due to a lack of protocol and more attention paid to sweeping things …
Read More »New Bedford Police officer receives Massachusetts Police Association’s Medal of Valor
“The New Bedford Police Department is beaming with pride, as one of our own received the coveted Massachusetts Police Association’s Medal of Valor. Ofc. Michael Carrier was decorated for his act of selfless bravery in his attempts to save an armed, suicidal male earlier in the year. Thank you for …
Read More »“Why are sentimental items tossed in the trash at Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford?”
“Sacred Heart Cemetery took all our mementos and sentimental tokens from my mom’s grave and threw them all away. This is what they do instead of calling family to tell them they are taking it? Look at all my pictures of what they took. My mom is not coming back. …
Read More »“New Bedford dogs owners: Don’t get mad when I pepper spray your dog! Put them on a leash!!!”
“Just a quick PSA for the people of the south end. These 2 dogs right here are my everything! Whenever I leave the house they are always on a leash! I have never “lost” them or had them run off. In the past 6 months they have gone from friendly …
Read More »Unveiling of mural that pays tribute to New Bedford’s Cape Verdeans
“I was privileged to have the opportunity this afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of the new mural at The Ultra Marine Band Club, a spectacular tribute to contributions of Cape Verdeans to the City and America. Artists Eden Soares and Adrian Tio, along with the Cape Verdean Cultural Committee, created …
Read More »Massachusetts magician who performed for children arrested for child pornography offenses
“A Sutton, Mass. man who has worked as a magician for over 20 years, performing for children as young as kindergarten age, was arrested today on a child pornography charge. Scott Jameson, 45, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. Jameson was arrested this morning and will …
Read More »Look WHOOOs back! Owl makes third visit to New England Wildlife Center after reinjuring himself
“This great horned owl was first admitted to the Cape Branch of the New England Wildlife Centers back in 2021 for a traumatic eye injury that required our veterinary team to have to remove the damaged eye. Fortunately, adult owls can still be released with only one eye if they …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department to host forum on health disparities in the region
The New Bedford Health Department and the Health Equity Compact (HEC) will be hosting the Color of Care – Southeastern MA Health Equity Forum to discuss solutions to health disparities in our region. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum at …
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