“Former Patriots star linebacker Andre Tippett visited New Bedford High School today to recognize NBHS Coach Mark DeBrito as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week. Tippett, a Patriot for his entire pro career and All-Pro Football Hall of Famer, spoke to the Team. “I’ve been watching you from …
Read More »New Bedford man charged with intent to distribute near a school
Rory Barrows Jr., 20, of New Bedford, was arrested by Juvenile Detective Karl Baptiste in the area of Viking Drive near the High School. Mr. Barrows is charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class “B” drug and possession with intent to distribute near a school. The arrest follows …
Read More »Comedy Legend Lenny Clarke is Performing at the Kilburn Comedy Cove in New Bedford, on Oct. 18th.
Lenny Clarke is coming to the Kilburn Comedy Cove on Friday, October 18th! See this local comedy legend without driving to Boston as he performs for one night only on our stage in New Bedford. The Kilburn Comedy Cove is offering both general admission tickets and a limited number of …
Read More »Three people, including infant, injured in Wareham two-car accident
On Wednesday, October 9, at 10:14 a.m., Wareham Police, Fire and EMS responded to Cranberry Highway at the entrance of Wareham Crossing for a serious motor vehicle crash involving a truck. Officers arrived and found a box truck on its side and a vehicle with heavy front end damage. In …
Read More »City of New Bedford trash/recycling pick-up delay for Columbus Day
New Bedford solid waste and recycling collection will be delayed one day for Columbus Day week. There is no residential collection (all trash, recycling and yard waste routes) on Columbus Day – Monday, October 14th, 2019. All commercial trash and cardboard routes will be running on schedule.
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 “Neko” locates driver who fled a crash
“On Sunday, October 6th around 4:20 a.m., troopers from the State Police Danvers Barracks responded to a crash where a vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 1 in Saugus. The crash caused a widespread power outage. When troopers arrived on scene, witnesses reported that the lone occupant and operator …
Read More »1,001 ways to celebrate National Fluffernutter Day, Oct. 08
Who didn’t fall in love at first sight when they devoured their first Fluffernutter sandwich as a kid? Who, besides a communist, doesn’t love one? While the sandwich invented right here in Massachusetts has been around since it was branded “Fluffernutter” in 1960, its roots go back to Emma and …
Read More »U.S. Attorney Lelling renews opposition to drug injection sites in Massachusetts
The following is a statement from U.S. Attorney Lelling regarding drug injection sites in Massachusetts: “Opioid overdose deaths are down 11% over this time last year, a substantial drop and the continuation of a multi-year trend. Now would not be the time to open a site for the purpose of …
Read More »Mayor’s Youth Council Hosts New Bedford Candidate Forum
The Mayor’s Youth Council and the New Bedford Whaling Museum invite New Bedford voters to attend a candidates’ forum on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the New Bedford Whaling Museum Harbor View Gallery. The forum will include 3 events for candidates running for citywide offices. …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell and UMass Dartmouth’s statements on the passing of MarDee Xifaras
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell released the following statement on the passing of Margaret D. “MarDee” Xifaras: “I was saddened to learn this morning of the passing of my friend, MarDee Xifaras, who endured her illness for many years with remarkable grace. For decades, MarDee was a singularly effective Democratic …
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