Around 7 am this morning, Massachusetts State Troopers report a serious crash involving tractor-trailer and box truck on Route 90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) in Palmer. The Pike was shut down at that location and traffic was diverted to Route 20. No injuries reported. At approximately 3:10 a.m. numerous MSP patrols …
Read More »OPINION: “Saving parking spots isn’t right.”
“What has this city come to? I was driving in the West end off of Kempton St. when I noticed parking spots been saved in front of people’s houses and it’s not just 1 but 4! I thought the only time you are able to save a spot is when …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is hiring for a Director of Human Resources
PAY: $96,271 – $120,347 Responsible for all personnel functions of the City including employment, regulatory compliance, policy enforcement, recruitment, classification, compensation, grievances, benefits, training and performance management. Counsels, works, and advises Department Heads and various staff and employees on personnel transactions and all aspects of the personnel program; mediates problems …
Read More »Zeiterion welcomes veterans and service members to “Movie Monday” series FREE of charge
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is pleased to offer veterans and service members complimentary tickets to all eight films in its Movie Monday series. The offer begins with Good Morning, Vietnam starring Robin Williams on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. These complimentary tickets are available by phone 508-994-2900 …
Read More »DEA collects over 15 tons of prescription drugs, vaping devices and cartridges from Massachusetts during 18th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The final tally is in from the 18th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 26, 2019. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Field Division and its partners, over the course of four hours, collected 92,875 pounds or over 46 tons of expired, unused, unwanted prescription drugs, electronic vaping devices and …
Read More »Wareham Police arrest man after car, foot, and water pursuit
On Sunday, November 3, at 10:08 a.m. Officer Calib Larue was on Cranberry Highway by the 195 overpass when he observed a white Nissan fail to stop at a red light. This caused vehicles on Cranberry Highway to stop abruptly, including the police car. The Nissan pulled onto Tobey Road …
Read More »DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico
The Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public of dangerous counterfeit pills killing Americans. Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution throughout North America. Based on a sampling of tablets seized nationwide …
Read More »The Taurids are here and will be putting on a cosmic “two for one” deal including “Halloween Fireballs”
If you are a stargazer nature will have quite the show for you this week: The Taurids. The Southern and Northern Taurids are famous for not only the frequency of meteors but they have been dubbed the “Halloween Fireballs” for a good reason: amid the shooting stars will be an …
Read More »Snow forecast for New Bedford’s commute on Friday morning
A four-letter word for some, a delight for others: snow. That is the forecast for parts of Massachusetts on Friday morning’s commute. While most of us in Massachusetts are alright with snow, many are not happy when it comes a bit earlier than expected – we usually don’t see our …
Read More »OPINION: “How can kids feel safe in school if teachers aren’t drug tested?”
“I’ve sent emails and got no response from city council. I recently found out New Bedford teachers and staff, including nurses, are not drug tested. I feel this is so unsafe for the children. Would you be able to ask who is okay with their children being taught by just …
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