“Today, members of the SEMLEC Search and Rescue team are training at Harry Reynolds Park in Dartmouth. As part of their training, they will be using metal detectors to recover items placed in the woods by team members. The SEMLEC (Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Search and Rescue team is …
Read More »Dartmouth’s “My Brother’s Keeper” to host summer collection drive
On Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:00am-12:00pm My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting a Pop Your Trunk Spring Collection Drive for new sets of bed linens and towels. This collection drive will support the organization’s core charitable program of 33 years: furniture assistance. My Brother’s Keeper can provide anything needed …
Read More »Massachusetts officials: “If you call 911 by accident, DON’T hang up!”
“IF YOU CALL 9-1-1 BY ACCIDENT – PLEASE DO NOT HANG UP! HERE’S WHY: When a call rings into a 9-1-1 call center and the caller hangs up either before the dispatcher answers or upon hearing the dispatcher answer, the 9-1-1 system recognizes that the caller has hung up. Once …
Read More »Town of Marion recognized as a “Handle with Care” community
‘Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz recognized Marion as a Handle with Care community on Monday June 7th. “Handle with Care” provides the school “heads up” when a child has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event. Our department will identify children at the scene, find out where …
Read More »Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School holds “Hollywood Night” in lieu of prom
“On Friday, May 28th, an AMC Hollywood Night was held for the Class of 2021 instead of a prom. Due to CDC guidelines and restrictions, a traditional prom would not be feasible due to the size of the senior class. Students voted on an AMC Hollywood Night rather than a …
Read More »Blount Fine Foods is Hosting a Weekly Job Fair Every Tuesday in June
Are you looking to work with a growing company? Come see what Blount has to offer you and add some spice to your work life. Join Blount for one of their Onsite Job Fairs on JUNE 8th, 15th, and 22nd and 29th, from 4 PM – 6 PM at their …
Read More »FDA grants accelerated approval for Alzheimer’s drug made in Massachusetts
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, a debilitating disease affecting 6.2 million Americans. Aduhelm was approved using the accelerated approval pathway, which can be used for a drug for a serious or life-threatening illness that provides a meaningful therapeutic advantage over …
Read More »Chicago man faces child exploitation charges in Massachusetts
A Chicago man was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography. Ernesto Herrera, 32, of Chicago, Ill., was charged by criminal complaint with one count of sexual exploitation of children and one count of receipt of child pornography. Following an initial appearance in …
Read More »New Bedford awarded $78,725 as part of $1 million in Community Compact Grants
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a total of $1 million in grants covering 48 communities and 4 school districts through the Community Compact Cabinet (CCC) Efficiency and Regionalization (E&R) grant program. Including today’s announcement, the Administration has awarded over $5.5 million in E&R grants to support over 300 municipalities and …
Read More »One Suspect Arrested, Another Sought in Connection to Wednesday New Bedford Homicide
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III today announced the arrest of one suspect connected to the Wednesday afternoon homicide of Adilson Neves in New Bedford, and is also announcing that an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect accused of the shooting itself. Cheyanne Miranda, 31, was …
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