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“We would love to introduce everyone to Nonnie. Nonnie has spent the last year living in a shelter. We decided that we would give her a chance here at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter to be seen by our amazing followers. Someone out there has to be the perfect fit for …

Chief Joseph Perkins reports that Middleborough Police arrested two men after they allegedly fled from a vehicle during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. Police seized approximately $10,000 worth of marijuana and marijuana edibles as a result of the arrests. DUANE SILVA, AGE 43, OF NEW BEDFORD and DERECK HUNT, AGE …

At 7:17 am on Wednesday, the Wareham Fire Department responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident on Island Brook Drive where the vehicle had gone off the roadway, through the woods and down into a small body of water. The driver was able to remove herself from the …

A 20-foot Humpback whale washed ashore at the Charlestown Breachway in Rhode Island on Sunday. The following statement and photos were posted to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Facebook page: “The Marine Mammal Protection Act (1973) helps protects some of our most vulnerable animals, alive or dead. Through …

A former New Bedford police officer pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Paul Hodson, 43, of Acushnet, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Chief Judge …

A Haverhill licensed practical nurse was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for drug tampering. Lauren Perrin, 47, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to 54 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In September 2019, Perrin pleaded guilty to one count …

“I recently wrote an email to both the city council and the Mayor to protest the profligate and punitive rent increases over the past several years. For example, I have lived the past four years at Wamsutta Lofts – when I moved in the 1 bedroom rate was $945 – …

Due to the continued weather conditions, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6:00pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6:00pm and 7:30pm and we wrap …

Massachusetts State Troopers from State Police-Middleborough at 7:55 a.m. today responded to a crash involving a school bus with passengers and two commercial trucks on Route 140 northbound, near Exit 11, in Taunton. The bus, owned by Amaral Bus Company of Westport, was carrying 35 teenage students to Bristol County …

Roger Merlo Cruz of New Bedford is the eighth $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Diamond 9’s” instant game. Merlo Cruz chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). His winning ticket was purchased at Sam’s Food Stores, 367 …