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“The Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Unit last week assisted the Massachusetts Environmental Police in their Officer Water Survival Training program. Environmental Police Lt. David Unaitis explained that the training started in 2013 and is mandatory for every new MEP officer to complete in order to learn how to survive …

Bristol County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Casey Levesque saved a man’s life on May 14 when he pulled over to the side of the road and rendered aid to a person in distress. Deputy Levesque was on his way home from work on the afternoon of Friday, May 14. While heading …

This month five Bishop Stang students were recognized with the Pope Saint Pius X Award. This special award was established by Cardinal Sean O’Malley and named after Pope St. Pius X, founder of the Fall River Diocese, who was devoted to the youth of the church. Pastors from local parishes …

The University and partners Massasoit Community College and UMass School of Law were awarded $150,000 to bolster Southeastern Massachusetts workforce readiness in justice-related occupations. UMass Dartmouth, along with partners Massasoit Community College and UMass School of Law, were awarded a $150,000 Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) grant from the Office …

Nurses, providers, employees, philanthropists, neighbors, and community leaders gathered at the Tobey Hospital Emergency Department construction site on Monday for a beam-signing ceremony commemorating its progress achieved so far. The expanded facility has an anticipated opening of January 2022, officials said. “Our team – including Suffolk Construction and the many …

New Bedford Police Department has arrested Jarred Chumack, 32, 185 Ash St., Apt. #1, and charged him with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, multiple firearms offences, and vehicle offences in relation to “shots fired” on Norwell St. in the south end of New Bedford around 2 p.m. on …

Housing, legal and community advocates will convene at a virtual Town Hall at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 to discuss avenues available to residents who are at risk of being evicted due to job loss or loss of income. The town hall is being hosted by the Department of …

“Southern Airways Express is excited to be re-launching our New England service. We are expanding our New Bedford to Nantucket service from one to two daily round-trip flights, perfect for vacationers, second homeowners and even day-trippers. Fares begin at just $59 each way,” said Southern Airways Express Chief Commercial Officer, …

Today (Monday May 24th, through Wednesday May 26th), a special COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be set up at Titleist Ball Plant III, 215 Duchaine Blvd. Below are details about the clinic: Location: 215 Duchaine Blvd. Days/times: Monday, May 24, 2pm-7pm Tuesday, May 2,5 7am-7pm Wednesday, May 26, 7am-7pm Vaccine type: …

I can’t be the only one that will double-check a friend or family member’s losing lottery or scratch ticket. I’ve actually caught a couple of winning tickets that were thrown away accidentally. Whether it was misread or scanned too quickly the person threw away the ticket mistakenly thinking it was …