“⚠️ Brake for moose and deer! Fall is their breeding season, and activity is highest during the early morning and evening. Please watch for road signs and reduce speed! Because fall is the breeding season for both moose and white-tailed deer, MassWildlife reminds motorists to be mindful of increased deer …
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“A Massachusetts woman was sentenced yesterday for fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, MassHealth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Section 8 housing assistance. Maribel Rodriguez, 63, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to time served (approximately one day) and three years of supervised release, …
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The City of New Bedford asks the public to join the Pulaski Park Design Public Meeting hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Beaches Department. Residents are asked to share their ideas for improvements to Pulaski Park and review possible design choices for the park. City of New bedford photo.
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“A Massachusetts man was denied parole after being convicted of killing his infant daughter. According to documents issued by the parole board, on October 29, 2003, after a jury trial in Plymouth County Superior Court, Michael Moran of Halifax was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his …
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“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of former Firefighter Ralph Costa who served the District from 1969-1980. Ralph was known by many of his fellow firefighters as a workhorse around a fire scene always willing to go to the roof with his axe in hand. Around …
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“Yesterday morning at 7:16am, 911 calls were received reporting a fire at 108 Tremont Street. A 911 call was received from tenants stating they were trapped in the third floor apartment where the fire originated. Command Unit 2, District Chief Scott Gomes, arrived first and confirmed that three tenants were …
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“REMINDER: MassDOT will host a meeting regarding the New Bedford/Fairhaven bridge replacement this Thursday, October 6th, from 6:30pm – 8pm at New Bedford Vocational Technical High School. Please see attached flyers for more information.”-City of New Bedford. City of New Bedford photo. City of New Bedford photo. City of New …
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Residents can now use SNAP benefits to buy food online from additional Commonwealth-based retailers. The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Massachusetts residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can now use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) SNAP benefits to buy groceries online from Shaw’s and Star Market, two …
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“District Attorney Michael O’Keefe announced today that on Friday, two people from the South Coast were sentenced to prison on drug trafficking charges. 54-year-old Netria Haywood and 70-year-old Vincent Grant, previously of New Bedford, were found guilty of drug trafficking offenses after a three-day jury trial, before Judge Diane Freniere, …
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“A convicted and confessed murderer from the early 1980’s will stay behind bars after seeing his parole revoked again. According to a decision released on September 29th, the Massachusetts Parole Board concluded by unanimous vote that now 62-year-old Charles Chaples is not a suitable candidate for parole. According to documents …
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