Massachusetts law states that if you live in Massachusetts and are over the age of 18, you must have a health plan The PACE Health Access Program announces that they have trained and certified State Navigators available to assist those who are looking for affordable health insurance. PACE Navigators can …
Read More »Arrest made in connection to New Bedford’s September 28 shooting
New Bedford Police officers have made an arrest in connection to a recent shooting that took place in the area of 250 Purchase Street on September 28, 2019. Christopher Michael Adamides, 32, of 37 Bullard Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, was placed under arrest by detectives on Tuesday, October 1, after …
Read More »Mayor Jon Mitchell to hold October Neighborhood Office Hours at Domino’s Pizza
Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the month of October on Tuesday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Domino’s Pizza, 821 Rockdale Avenue. Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city neighborhoods so that residents could meet with …
Read More »Investigators Seeking Public Assistance in Fatal September Attleboro Hit and Run
Armed with new information, investigators are once again seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place on Route 95 in Attleboro on September 16. Massachusetts State Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 9:40 pm regarding a pedestrian …
Read More »New Bedford man overdoses two days in a row
A New Bedford man in his 30s overdosed twice in as many days at his north end New Bedford home. The first overdose occurred on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:52 pm. The second overdose occurred on Thursday, October 3, at 10:14 am. There were a total of five drug overdoses …
Read More »59 year old New Bedford woman charged with OUI after car accident
A 59-year-old New Bedford woman is being charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and then fleeing the scene after being involved in a car accident in New Bedford. The car accident occurred around 10:30 pm on Wednesday night and the arrest was made at the New Bedford Hotel …
Read More »Statement of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell on Senate’s passage of Student Opportunity Act
Below please see New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s statement the Senate’s passage of a bill on education funding in Massachusetts: The Student Opportunity Act, An Act relative to educational opportunity for students: “The Senate’s unanimous approval of the Student Opportunity Act marks a significant step toward a fairer educational system …
Read More »New Bedford Man Sentenced to Consecutive Jail Terms for Molestation of Pre-Teen Girl
A 30-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to consecutive maximum jail terms yesterday after being convicted in New Bedford District Court of sexually molesting a pre-teen girl, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. A jury of his peers convicted Aaron Costa after a two-day trial of three …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker orders flags flown to half-staff in honor Lt. Colonel Gerard Eric Hill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 5, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Eric Hill, United States Army …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #225: Peter Walker
Meet Peter Walker, 34-year-old Co-Chair at Third-Eye and owner of IAMSTILLILL. Peter grew up in the housing projects of Roxbury. It was a rough environment and although Peter had always done well in school, it still wasn’t enough to keep him away from the street life. Peter also an affinity …
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