On Wednesday at about 6:10 p.m., Trooper Bryce Molnar assigned to the State Police-Northampton Barracks was patrolling Route 91 southbound when he observed a black Chevrolet Cruz with a New Hampshire registration abruptly swerve from the left lane to the right lane, narrowly missing another vehicle travelling in the right …
Read More »Investigators offering $5,000 reward for Sid Wainer fire assistance
New Bedford Fire Chief Paul N. Coderre Jr. and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey are asking for the public’s help with the March 24, 2020 fire at Sid Wainer & Son Food Distribution Company at 2301 Purchase Street in New Bedford. The fire started a little after midnight on …
Read More »Massachusetts Public Health officials warn of virus-linked syndrome in children
Chris Lisinski State House News Service With nine suspected cases of a newly identified pediatric condition in Massachusetts that may be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel on Thursday alerted health care providers to be on the lookout and ordered them to report any additional cases …
Read More »New Bedford reports 88 more COVID-19 cases, death total remains at 45
Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 88 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford on Friday, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 1,383, up from 1,295 on Thursday. No additional deaths were reported leaving the total COVID-19 related deaths at 45. The City of New Bedford is offering …
Read More »New Bedford Creative announces self-guided public art walking tours in Seaport Cultural District and North End
Reimagining urban spaces is second nature to New Bedford artists. Throughout the city, you’ll find public areas that have been either activated or redefined thanks to the creative impulses of artists in this authentic seaport destination on the South Coast of Massachusetts. This coming summer, as we all reimagine what …
Read More »New Bedford Cumberland Farms closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
In April, Cumberland Farms shut down two Westport stores after a delivery driver tested positive for COVID-19 and now a third store has closed. The Cumberland Farms store at 757 Ashley Blvd. in New Bedford closed its doors after one of their employees tested positive for the coronavirus. The temporary …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police respond to motorcycle crash in Medford that claims life of one, leaves another injured
Last night at about 9:20 p.m., Troopers from State Police-Medford responded to a motorcycle crash on Fellsway North in Medford that resulted in the death of the operator and seriously injured the passenger. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle being operated by, ENZO VNICIUS, 29, of Malden, popped the …
Read More »#StigmaFreeSouthCoast: Juliet Xifaras
Juiet Xifaras, RN, IBCLC, and wellness enthusiast has over ten years of experience in the field of maternity nursing, specializing in breastfeeding and childbirth education. In 2018 she followed her passion and launched “Wholehearted Wellness” to support mind and body wellness using holistic solutions. She continues to support mothers with …
Read More »New Bedford convicted drug dealer charged with fentanyl trafficking
On May 13, New Bedford Police Narcotics Detectives seized more than 30 grams of fentanyl during a search of 314 Coffin Ave., Apt. 5. Along with fentanyl, detectives reportedly discovered more than $1,300 and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Brian Wayne Still, 40, 314 Coffin Ave., Apt. 5, was charged with trafficking …
Read More »Baker to distribute $502 million from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to local cities and towns
The Baker-Polito Administration Thursday announced that it is preparing to distribute up to $502 million from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to local cities and towns for eligible costs related to the COVID-19 response effort. The Administration is also providing guidance to local municipalities on this formal distribution process and …
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