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The following is a statement released by United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling of the District of Massachusetts after the arrests of 31 Boston area gang members and associates: Twenty members and associates of NOB, a Boston-based street gang, have been charged in federal court in Boston for various crimes, …

Matt Murphy State House News Service Following the lead of Boston, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria declared racism a public health crisis in his city on Tuesday and said he had signed a pledge to review the Everett Police Department’s policies on use of force. “The City of Everett is culturally …

Chris Van Buskirk and Sam Doran The State House News Service The Senate passed expanded vote-by-mail legislation Tuesday that would allow voters to avoid the polls, but still participate, during the upcoming primaries and general election if they feel unsafe due to the ongoing pandemic. The Senate approved its own …

New Bedford police detectives seized large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, more than $18,000 in cash, and ammunition during three separate incidents in recent days. On June 15, an investigation led to a traffic stop where Detectives seized 24 grams of cocaine. A subsequent search of 1276 Pleasant St. #1, …

New Bedford health officials reported a recent low of three new COVID-19 cases but did report one additional COVID-19 related death on Tuesday, 12 new deaths since last Friday, raising the total to 97 in the city. Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported three additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford …

By Katie Lannan State House News Service Gearing up for what’s expected to be another active summer for mosquito-borne illness in Massachusetts, a recently passed Senate bill looks to update the state’s approach to mosquito control. The bill is based on legislation Gov. Charlie Baker filed in April and would …

Each year, United Way of Greater New Bedford hosts the Live United Celebration to honor community members, organizations, and businesses that have supported its work in the areas of health, education, financial stability, and basic needs. The celebration was held virtually on June 4th with an award announcement every half …

According to New Bedford health officials, Hispanics/Latinos are 20% of New Bedford’s population but account for 45.5% of the COVID-19 cases in the city. New Bedford’s white population was 67.2% of the city and accounted for 28.1% of the COVID-19 cases. This chart was made available on the City of …

On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers responded to the Stop and Shop plaza in Wareham in response to a report of a small boat trailered and several individuals loading coolers into nearby vehicles. A subsequent fisheries inspection of the vessel and vehicles showed the individuals to be …

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is thrilled to offer the Zeiterion Drive-In featuring concerts and movies beginning Thursday, June 18. The drive-in, which will be located in the Seastreak Ferry “Whale’s Tooth” Parking Lot, will feature a line-up of live musical acts and newer theatrical releases, as programming inside the theater …