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A 23-year-old South Easton woman, who in March 2019 caused a fatal car crash in New Bedford and then fled the scene, was sentenced on Friday to serve 14 to 16 years ini state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Jennaya Elsa Bennett-Werra, who at the …

In preparation for the approaching snowstorm, the City of New Bedford has announced a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16. The parking ban will be strictly enforced and will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by …

In anticipation of the upcoming winter storm projections for tomorrow, all New Bedford Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, December 17, 2020: · NO in-person classes · NO distance learning/remote sessions occurring · NO virtual meetings · NO after-school activities Superintendent Thomas Anderson stated, “We are …

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts including New Bedford in effect from 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 through 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Storm conditions and icy roads …

A winter storm warning remains in effect from 7:00pm this evening to 1:00pm EST Thursday for portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Travel could be very …

A 26-year-old Taunton man was arrested early this morning on a charge of murder connected to the November 3 slaying of Jean Carlos Quinones-Lopez, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Kali Hollingsworth was arrested around 5:15 am today outside his mother’s School Street home. The arrest was …

Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department has charged a woman after she allegedly robbed a convenience store at needle-point on Monday evening. As a result of a diligent investigation by the Raynham Police Department and the assistance of partner agencies, ASHLEY DEMERS, AGE 34, OF EAST WAREHAM …

“The Bristol County Toys for Tots program is asking for extra help this year, as that region still has many families in need of toys. The Massachusetts State Police D Troop Barracks will be accepting new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for boys or girls, ages infant to 14. These are the …

United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representative William Keating (D-MA-09) released a joint statement on Attorney General Maura Healey’s investigation into the violent events of May 1, 2020 at the C. Carlos Carreiro Immigration Detention Center, Unit B, Bristol County Sheriff’s office. “The …

All-distance learning will continue for the first week after break, January 4-8, 2021. New Bedford Public Schools, currently using a hybrid model to serve almost 9,000 students in person and another 4,000 remotely, will convert the last 2 ½ schooldays leading up to the holiday break, December 21-23, 2020, to …