“MAKE WAY FOR GOSLINGS! Members of the State Police-Tunnels Barracks assisted a family of geese that became trapped inside the HOV Lane on Route 93 southbound in Boston. Like all good parents, the mom and dad refused to abandon their young ones. Troopers David Oliveira, Andrew Phelan, and Jose DePena, …
Read More »Amid record-high car prices, New Bedford man receives keys to success: a donated car
Gas prices are only the most recent struggle. Record-high car prices have persisted for months, leaving many people unable to afford safe and reliable vehicles. Fortunately for a New Bedford man, a donated car is bringing relief from his transportation struggles and enabling him to move forward in his life. …
Read More »Sixth generation Massachusetts resident launches cannabis delivery business
Ericca Kennedy, a sixth generation Wareham, Massachusetts resident, is the first economic empowerment applicant to launch a cannabis delivery service with a Delivery Operator License in the state of Massachusetts. In partnership with Doobie, a leading cannabis delivery service, Kennedy will begin delivering cannabis throughout her home state starting today. …
Read More »32-year old Massachusetts man charged with traveling to meet child for sex
“Martin Connearney, age 32, of Lenox, Massachusetts, was arrested yesterday and charged with traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany …
Read More »Long-time educator, leader of New Bedford’s Alma del Mar School selected as Executive Director
First female, person of color to lead organization. After a months long internal search process characterized by broad outreach and community engagement, the Alma del Mar Board of Trustees have selected Ms. Taylor DeLoach as the next Executive Director of Alma del Mar Charter Schools. Ms. DeLoach will be the …
Read More »Governor Baker Open To Massachusetts Abortion Liability Bill
Matt Murphy State House News Service Gov. Charlie Baker says he’s open to the idea of a law to protect reproductive health providers who offer abortion services to patients from states where abortion is or may become illegal from legal liability. Baker’s comments come in response to this week’s bombshell …
Read More »Five representatives, 2 from New Bedford, vote against amendments to provide tax relief to Massachusetts residents
In April Massachusetts Department of Revenue tax collectors hauled in more than $2 billion more than what was expected during the month, giving Gov. Charlie Baker cause to press his case for the Legislature to take up his proposals to provide roughly $700 million in tax relief to residents. Collections …
Read More »Dartmouth’s ‘Mirasol’s Cafe’ to bring Chippi-mania to a second location in New Bedford
If you live on the South Coast you have been to Mirasol’s Cafe in Dartmouth a few million times. While many head there to get their “super-charged and dangerous caffeine lover’s dream, the Chippi,” just as many visit the cafe for their Latin-themed menu with breakfast as well as lunch …
Read More »Alabama man arrested in 1988 murder of 11-year old girl in Massachusetts
“Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett announced today that after nearly 34 years, a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay in 1988. Last evening, Marvin C. McClendon, Jr., 74, (DOB: 7/3/1947), of Breman, Alabama, was placed under arrest and charged as a fugitive from …
Read More »Man accused of threatening Merriam-Webster Massachusetts office with Anti-LGBTQ violence indicted
“Defendant’s alleged threats caused Merriam-Webster to close offices in Springfield and New York for approximately five business days. A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with making threats to commit anti-LGBTQ violence against Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, Inc. and others. Jeremy David Hanson, 34, of Rossmoor, …
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