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“Just before 4 PM on Friday, the Freetown Fire Department and Bristol County Technical Rescue Team were called to respond to County Road for a Horse needing assistance. They were assisted by a local Contractor with an Excavator. The operation was successful and “Red” was able to walk around the …

“Defendant continued to sell fraudulent Permanent Resident Cards and Social Security cards after he pleaded guilty. BOSTON – The owner of International Guatemala Musical and Fashion Accessories in New Bedford was sentenced yesterday for producing and selling fraudulent government identification documents. Tomas Xirum, 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge …

“!!! Boston Police Department Missing Person Alert- 14 Year Old Malek Louati !!! Malek “Angel” Louati, a 14 year old female resident of Boston, 5’2”, black hair, brown eyes was last seen on 1/11/24 at 12:00 PM leaving Weymouth High School (1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA). Anyone with information regarding …

“A Springfield man was sentenced yesterday for sex trafficking a minor under 14 years old. Carlos Casillas, 51, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to 220 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release. In July of 2023, Casillas was convicted by …

NOTICE: There will be a delay in trash pickup next week in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City of New Bedford photo.

New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that the harbor barrier will be closing along with the harbor walk, cove walk, and Fort Taber. This is in preparation for another coastal storm which will bring in strong wind, heavy rain, and high seas. Weather reports are predicting heavy rain and …

“Southcoast Health is honored to present Helen Rochelle, Sharon Souza, Cathie Markow and Paul Rodrigues with the annual Volunteer of the Year Award for their service in 2023. This recognition celebrates the outstanding work of these individuals who have graciously donated their time to the health system and its patients …

Elon Musk recently brought the “migrant housing” issue in Massachusetts to the attention of 38 million people on ‘X,’ formerly known as ‘Twitter.’ Musk shared a video of Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll asking Massachusetts residents to host undocumented migrants in their homes and properties. New York City just forced kids …

“BOSTON – A Salem, Mass. man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Andrew R. Sorrento, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani to six years in prison and five years of supervised release. In October 2023, Sorrento …

A Randolph man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for sex trafficking a 15-year-old minor. Admilson Gomes Pires, 26, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 11 years in prison and five years of supervised release. Pires was also ordered to pay $5,500 in …