“FAIRHAVEN ALERT: This message is being sent by the Fairhaven Police Department and the Harbormaster. All public beaches are temporarily closed due to a possible shark sighting near Hacker Street. All citizens are asked to stay out of the water. Any sightings should be reported to the Fairhaven Police Department …
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There was a rally today outside of Ash Street Jail conducted by Bristol County for Correctional Justice, Families for Justice and Healing Coalition. They urged legislators to pass S2846, a bill eliminating the costs for calls for the incarcerated prisoners.
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“At approximately 10 p.m. Friday September 25, 2020, Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to State Police-Westfield responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Route 90 Eastbound, at the 24.2 mile marker, in Blandford. The victim suffered fatal injuries. Preliminary investigation indicated that a 49-year-old Pittsfield man, …
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From the Upton Police Department: “Upton Police Department is investigating an overnight crash on Hartford Ave So. The single-vehicle crash involved 5 occupants ranging in ages from 13-15 years of age. 3 of the occupants were ejected from the vehicle on impact, 2 occupants were able to exit the vehicle …
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When the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra 2020-2021 season premiered on September 12 with a virtual concert, COVID-19 restrictions limited the number of people allowed on stage, so we selected and performed a program with string and percussion musicians. Now, the NBSO is pleased to present season-opening performances by the orchestra’s …
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“The New Bedford Police Department grieves the passing of former Chief Arthur T. Oliveira of New Bedford who died on Septembeer 20, 2020. He was the husband of the late Jeanette E. (Caron) Oliveira. Chief Oliveira was a member of the New Bedford Police Department for 35 years serving every …
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New Bedford Public Schools has partnered with Comcast and the SouthCoast Community Foundation to provide six months of high-speed internet access through Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program to eligible families served by the school district. In recognizing the importance of high-speed access for distance learning, Superintendent Thomas Anderson stated, “It is …
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Back in August we announced that G&S Pizza owners Arthur and Fay had retired after 31 years. It is unclear whether their decision was sped up because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, but they did it in the middle of the heavy restrictions placed on many businesses, and restaurants were …
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U.S. Department of Education hails Congdon “an inspiring example” of student success. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized John B. Congdon Elementary School as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in Washington D.C. made the announcement today. “Congratulations on your recognition as a 2020 Exemplary …
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It didn’t take long for Bristol County’s newest K9 team to make a difference in the community. On Wednesday evening, Officer Filipe DaSilva and his partner, K9 Robika, tracked and located an elderly citizen with dementia who had wandered into and gotten lost in the woods. When located by Officer …
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