Be safe, be seen. Hunters and non-hunters alike should wear blaze orange while recreating outdoors this fall. Hunting is a safe activity. The widespread use of blaze orange has helped dramatically reduce hunting-related firearms incidents in the field. While hunters are required to wear blaze orange during certain seasons, all …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Honor Guard attend two Veteran’s Day events
“The Massachusetts State Police Honor Guard attended two Veterans Day events. The Massachusetts National World War Two Memorial Committee presented its “Peace Medal” to Braintree Police Officers Matthew Donahue, Richard Siebert and William Cushing at a ceremony at Braintree Police Headquarters. The event recognized the heroic actions of the Braintree …
Read More »Two Massachusetts men charged with child pornography offenses
A Springfield man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield for child pornography offenses. Ross Lopata, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to five years in prison and five years of supervised release. On June 21, 2021, Lopata pleaded guilty to four counts of …
Read More »Upcoming New Bedford vaccination clinics; start vaccinations now to have safe, healthy holidays
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies. Clinics now are offering CDC-approved booster shots for eligible recipients, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at some locations, pediatric …
Read More »New Bedford police arrest wanted man, repeat offender with gun
“On November 10, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” observed ZAHKUAN BAILEY-SWEETING, 22, in the area of Hazard court. BAILEY-SWEETING was known to the detectives to have two active warrants for his arrest for a variety of charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, extortion, witness …
Read More »Zodiiack Salon Announces Grand Opening on Saturday Nov. 20th in Westport
Award winning local makeup artist, Katelyn Webb will be opening her new salon in Westport, Ma. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine, The Knot and Borrowed & Blue. Katelyn is a mother of two, with a passion for the work she does. She received her degree …
Read More »Wareham Police, family seek public’s help in locating missing 35-year old man
“? PLEASE SHARE: Missing: Timothy Michael Roberts Last Seen: May 16, 2021 Location: Wareham, Ma Age at missing: 35 yrs. old Year of Birth: 1985 Stats: White, male Height: 5’10″ Weight: 185 lbs. Hair Color: Brown Hair Style: Short Eye Color: Blue Facial Hair: “Line up” at missing Known Clothing: …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department responds to three separate structure fires overnight
“Group A firefighters were kept busy last night responding to three separate fire incidents. The first one occured at National Lumber when when an electrically pwered forklift battery and charging system caught fire. A cleaning crew discovered the fire and called 911. Crews extinguished the fire and removed the forklift …
Read More »Community turns out in large numbers to support New Bedford Veteran’s Day event
“Great turnout, great energy, great community spirit at today’s Veterans Day Parade – the first parade in the city in two years, because of COVID-19. One thing hasn’t changed in that time: New Bedford shows up for its veterans!” All photos by the City of New Bedford:
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 15, 2021 – November 19
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 15, 2021 – November 19, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Replacing gas services on Elizabeth St, Bedford St and Taber St • …
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