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Written by Steven Froias, contributing writer. It’s a daunting task to collect the creativity of a city for online presentation and representation. But, New Bedford Creative has done just that with the formal launch of the Creative Directory on NewBedfordCreative.org. On the website, browsers can now find and see the …

At about 10:00 PM on Saturday July 11, 2020, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a fire in the area of 284 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. On arrival at Saint Peter’s Parish Church, officers observed a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary which had been …

The “Stop the spread” free testing COVID-19 virus testing van is coming to New Bedford on Tuesday July 14, 2020 1pm-4pm at the corner of Wing and Pleasant Streets. For more information call 774-285-4499.

Colin A. Young State House News Service While companies and governments around the world race to develop a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19, a survey designed by a group at Tufts University found that just 57 percent of Americans said they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if one were …

Update: The victim in last nights fatal crash in Wareham has been identified as Lisa Sullivan, 58, of Sandwich. Original story: At approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to State Police-Bourne responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Route 25 eastbound, in the …

The following was posted by Massachusetts Senator Dean A. Tran on his Facebook page: S2800, An Act to reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair, and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of color. This catchy titled, convoluted, and behemoth of a bill, …

Michael P. Norton and Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service For the third time in as many days, Senate Republicans prevented debate on a wide-ranging police reform bill, but it appears the Senate could launch into its debate on Monday. Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) used a procedural motion to …

“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs DPD needs some help identifying this squid, who decided that he wanted to start his Evel Knievel-like career by stealing someone else’s bike near Hixville Road. Though we realize that the pictures aren’t very good, we are hoping that he opened his mouth just wide …

At approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to State Police-Bourne responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Route 25 eastbound, in the area of Exit 2, in Wareham. The victim suffered fatal injuries. Upon arrival Troopers discovered a 58-year-old Sandwich woman suffering from …

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts is now the SouthCoast Community Foundation, the organization announced Tuesday at its 25th Annual Meeting. The Foundation unveiled its new name and logo at the virtual event, also announcing that the organization awarded nearly $3.5 million in grants and scholarships in 2019. John Vasconcellos, …