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“The week before the holiday break is bringing tidings of great joy to New Bedford High School seniors awaiting notifications of acceptance from the colleges and universities of their choice, which they had applied for early in the school year. Last Thursday evening the first of these seniors received positive …

“Washington (December 15, 2023) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09) announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Army Corps a $372 million grant to start replacing the Cape Cod Canal Bridges under its …

The story of an 11-year-long effort to transform a crumbling, historic church into a modern performing arts venue began, literally, on a dark and stormy night. It was April 2012, and heavy wind was blanketing Downtown New Bedford. Debris from the deteriorating steeple atop the historic First Baptist Church crashed …

“19-year-old Lanajah Rivera of New Bedford is a black Hispanic female that has been missing for for approximately 2 months with no leads or information. If seen or located contact proper authorities as she has been entered into the missing person’s database nationwide. You can call the New Bedford Police …

“We are excited to announce that we collected 5 full bins of toys to donate to local charities through the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Massachusetts. Our staff worked hard putting together this event to bring holiday cheer to those in our surrounding communities. Thank you to all who helped …

“During the holiday season, around 25% more waste is produced than usual. Some holiday traditions create waste, but by reusing, recycling, and choosing experiences over things we can reduce waste. “Residents may have questions about which items can be recycled curbside or at the Recycling Center as well as what …

“BOSTON – A Dominican woman has been sentenced for possessing seven kilograms of fentanyl as well as one kilogram of fentanyl and fentanyl analogue intended for distribution. Ana Checo, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani on Dec. 7, 2023 to 135 months in prison and five …

“A former employee of a Bristol County industrial company was arrested and charged today in connection with a scheme to embezzle more than $280,000 from her employer. Jasmyne Botelho, 41, was charged with one count of wire fraud. Botelho was arrested this morning and, following an initial appearance in federal …

“A 55-year-old Somerset man died last night after being struck by a vehicle on Wilbur Avenue as he was walking in the roadway near the intersection of Brayton Avenue. Somerset Police received a 911 call from the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian at around 9:27 pm Wednesday …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 18, 2023 – December 22, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on County St from Cove St to Mosher St • Main …