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If you’re a member of the military, a veteran, or the qualifying spouse of a service member, a VA loan could help you finance your dream home off base. It’s a benefit you’ve earned, and one that we’d love to explore with you in greater detail. One of the biggest …

Governor Charlie Baker and Colonel Christopher Mason today held a press conference at the Massachusetts State Police Academy to announce a bill to improve and modernize State Police hiring, promotions, accountability, and discipline and update the public on the progress of significant reforms within the Department. Governor Baker and Colonel …

Due to the expected weather conditions over the next 7 days. The overflow will be opened until at least Thursday, January 23rd. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6:00pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will …

As a fan of Cold Case television shows, blogs and podcasts, I’ve learned that men who kidnap little girls almost always sexually abuse them before killing them. Since they are cold cases, many get away with the crime or it takes decades to get justice for the families. When 11-year-old …

There are still seats available to participate in the Citizens Police Academy at the New Bedford Police Department beginning January 28. The 10-week experience is designed to acquaint community residents with an overview of the training and practices law enforcement offers face daily when working at the New Bedford Police Dept.  Topics …

On December 18, 2019, a former New Bedford police officer was sentenced for possessing child pornography and a New Bedford pastor was arrested for kidnapping and rape. Our justice system needs to send a clear message to people in positions of power by holding them accountable to the maximum extent …

The following was posted in our New Bedford Facebook group: “As of 2017, could someone please explain why the members of the New Bedford City Council are being paid $423.97 per week or $22.046.44 per year, for a part-time job, when the income per capita for New Bedford is $21,181? …

“Officers onboard the Patrol Boat Jessie observed approximately fifty conch/whelk pots set within Buzzards Bay. It is prohibited to take whelk by pots or set/abandon any gear during the closed season (‪December 15th through April 15th‬). The gear was hauled and removed; the trapped whelks were alive and released back …

UPDATE: Massachusetts State Police have found an 11-year-old girl who was reported to have been abducted this afternoon in the area of Princeton and Amherst streets. According to Massachusetts State Police, the suspect vehicle has been stopped on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Charlotte Moccia was found in the vehicle. The car …

Early this morning, at approximately 2:49 a.m., Trooper Joseph Kubicek, who is assigned to the State Police – Dartmouth Barracks, was on patrol of I-195 Eastbound in the city of New Bedford, when he stopped a 2004 Pontiac Sunfire for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was occupied by four …