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A powerful low-pressure system currently being tracked is taking shape along the central Gulf coast as it rapidly intensifies and gains strength. Tonight it is forecasted to turn north-northeast and creep up the Eastern Seaboard on its way to Massachusetts, arriving early Saturday morning. The storm is expected to be …

A member of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. Robert Lara, a/k/a “King Rizz,” 29, of Boston, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel to time served (approximately four months in prison) and three years of …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 14, 2022 – March 18, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • No work scheduled Other: • DPI crews will be filling potholes as …

“The Lakeville Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Richard Demoranville. Firefighter Demoranville served his community from 1967 through 1988. We extend the condolences of past and present Department members to all who knew Firefighter Demoranville. Among the core values of the Lakeville Fire Department is ‘TRADITION …

“The New Bedford Fire Department is pleased to announce we have been awarded $11,275 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and $3,655 for Senior SAFE grants from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Over the past year, the SAFE Program has taught thirty-eight classes to kindergarten and 3rd grade …

“Defendant on supervised release for prior bank robbery conviction at time of offense. A New Bedford man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to the July 2021 robbery of a Bristol County Savings Bank branch in Dartmouth. At the time of the robbery, the defendant was on supervised …

A 40-year-old New Bedford narcotics trafficker was sentenced to serve up to five-and-a-half years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Kenneth Cosgrave pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to indictments charging him with Trafficking in Fentanyl and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine. …

Beginning Monday, March 14, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) will update the criteria used for identifying COVID-19 deaths to align with guidance from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. Currently, the COVID death definition includes anyone who has COVID listed as a cause of death on their …

By Chris Lisinski State House News Service When state public health officials publish Monday’s report about the latest COVID-19 impacts on Massachusetts, the cumulative death toll through two years of the pandemic will suddenly stand about 15 percent lower. The Baker administration will start using a new public health surveillance …

“8 people transported to the hospital following crash. Lakeville Fire Department responded to the intersection of Main St and Vaughan St. just after 4 pm yesterday. A total of 8 patients were transported from the scene, including several children. None of the injuries appeared to be serious. The Lakeville Fire …