At approximately, 7:15 am the New Bedford Fire Department, New Bedford Police Department, and New Bedford EMS responded to reports of a serious accident on Route 18 north in New Bedford. Upon arrival, first responders discovered two vehicles – a large tow truck and a small silver SUV – with …
Read More »Alma del Mar Celebrates graduation of nearly 100 eighth grade scholars in New Bedford
Nearly 100 eighth grade scholars graduated from Alma del Mar this month. These graduates will now matriculate to the high school of their choosing, including Greater New Bedford Voc-Techl, the Academy of Honors at New Bedford High, Bishop Stang, Bristol Aggie, and Old Colony. Alma del Mar operates two charter …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 4, 2022 – July 8, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 4, 2022 – July 8, 2022, and they are as follows: **City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th as well as no construction work will be conducted** Eversource will be working on the gas …
Read More »Massachusetts woman sentenced for role in sex trafficking conspiracy
“Massachusetts woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for her involvement in a sex trafficking conspiracy. Muriel Close, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 12 months of home detention. In April 2021, Close pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit …
Read More »Lightning strike strikes cars in Massachusetts setting one of them on fire
At approximately 10:34pm on Wednesday night, the Acton Fire Department responded to reports of cars on fire in the area of Freedom Farme Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found two parked cars which eyewitnesses say were struck by lightning. One car, a sedan, was actively on fire. Firefighters quickly distinguished the …
Read More »UPDATED: Massachusetts Police Department that rescued abandonded puppy”Axel” celebrates 1st birthday
UPDATED (11/16/22): A 24-year-old woman who admitted to abandoning her young Chihuahua in Massachusetts this year has received her punishment. Dominique Scott of Pawtucket was sentenced to two years of probation. She saw her case continued without a finding if she completes a class for people that are charged with …
Read More »U.S. Coast Guard searching for missing person off of New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard
On Friday morning the U.S. Coast Guard began searching for a person in the water and believed to be somewhere between Nomans Island, which is south of Martha’s Vineyard, and New Bedford. In a Twitter post, U.S. Coast Guard Northeast confirmed that early this morning they responded to a confirmed …
Read More »Concerned New Bedford mom seeks public’s help locating her missing 12-year old son
“Hello. I wanted to see if you could post pictures of my son. His name is Steven Arruda, he is 12 years old and he was last seen in the area of Normandin and Brooklyn Park. A police report has been filed. If you have any information or see him …
Read More »Stone Zoo in Massachusetts welcomes baby porcupette
“Baby News! Quill you please join us in welcoming the newest addition at Stone Zoo — a prehensile-tailed porcupette born on Saturday! Look for him resting on and learning to climb the branches of its ‘Windows to the Wild’ habitat. While this little guy appears to be cuddly, there are …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department welcomes eight new officers to the force
“Congratulations to our eight new recruits who were sworn in today! Welcome to the family, we’re happy to have you! ?♀️??? IN THE PICTURE: Officers Morris Keniston, Paul Fernandez, Esmael Almeida, William Mouyos, William Miranda, Stephens Lima, David Lahti, Taylor Sousa, Lt. Scott Carola, and Deputy Chief Adelino Sousa.” -New …
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