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“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 …

“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 …

“A man wanted on drug trafficking charges stemming from a historic seizure of cash, heroin, and cocaine in New Bedford has been captured in New Orleans. A warrant had been issued for AMADO DELGADO MENDEZ, 30, following a search warrant execution at 197 Cottage St. on October 24 th. During …

“At 1:00pm yesterday, a 911 call was received from 28 Frederick Street reporting an automatic fire alarm activation and a smell of smoke in the basement. First responding fire crews reported a dryer fire with extension into the walls. Crews stretched hand lines to the basement, first floor, and prevented …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 14, 2022 – November 18, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and test pits on: • Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 Other: • Contractor …

“We would like to thank the New Bedford Fire Department, Chief Kruger, District Chief Dandurand and all of the training officers associated with the career recruit academy that is wrapping up this week for including one of our own in this world-class training! Congrats to Michael Leger for successfully completing …

The US National Weather Service in Boston is reporting that the remnant of the “potent storm system” Nicole will arrive in the region Friday evening into Saturday, bringing with it significant, widespread rain, flooding, and gusty winds. While the storm has been downgraded from a tropical storm to just a …

“This 4-week-old kitten was found severely injured and stuck in the wheel of a truck. He was removed by a towing company and received an emergency escort to a veterinary office, where they were able to do a quick evaluation. Once they realized the extent of injury, they called on …

“On November 8, 2022, the residents of New Bedford and Fall River voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority and bringing the commuter rail to their respective cities. The ballot referendum passed with 80% of New Bedford and 78% of Fall River residents voting in favor. …

“Westport Fire Department Group 2, along with call firefighters and recalled off-duty members worked this brush fire off of Sodom Road late yesterday afternoon. During this incident, mutual aid was received from Tiverton Fire and Dartmouth EMS for two separate medical calls that occurred.”-Westport Fire Department. Captain Micheal Silvia (ret.) …