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A former Boston Police Sergeant pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with an ongoing investigation of overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) evidence warehouse. George Finch, 59, of Franklin, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and one count of embezzlement …

A ransomware attack targeted the Steamship Authority early Wednesday morning, rendering passengers unable to book or reschedule vehicle trips on ferries between Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, the organization said. The Authority first announced around 9:30 a.m. that it had been hit by a cyberattack and that customers “may …

“It’s been an amazing experience to help out with the food pick-ups that have been going on in New Bedford over the past several months. Volunteers from the BCSO helped unload and get thousands of food boxes into the hands of people in need. Big thanks to Sgt. Ortega of …

Around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, Trooper Anthony Lavigne was patrolling Route 91 northbound in Greenfield. He observed a blue Ford Fusion with a brake light that was not functioning traveling in excess of the posted 55 mile per hour limit of a construction zone north of Exit 43. …

At approximately 330 a.m. yesterday Trooper Samuel Watson, assigned to State Police-Holden, was patrolling Route 290 eastbound in Auburn. As he approached Exit 9 he observed a black Chevrolet sedan being operated over the lane markings partially in the right and middle travel lanes. Trooper Watson activated his emergency lights …

Francis “Frank” P. Sumner Sr. has been named a person of interest in the murder of Molly Bish, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. announced today. Sumner, who died in 2016, is being investigated in the 2000 murder of the 16-year-old after investigators recently received new information. Sumner, …

This year’s graduation will be held on Friday, June 4th at 6:00pm at our Jeffery E. Riley field. The setup will be similar to last year. Graduates and two guests will be allowed on the field. Two additional guests per student will be allowed in the stands.

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 7, 2021 – June 11, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Replacing gas services on Pleasant St. working in the area from #324 …

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. • Seabra Foods, 41 Rockdale Avenue – Saturday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., …

Looking to work for a family run business with more than 70+ years serving the Southcoast? Join the Enos Home Medical team! On Wednesday June 9th they will be hosting a job fair from 11am to 1pm at their headquarters located at 35 Welby Rd. in New Bedford. They are …