“The grant will create opportunities for students to access cutting-edge equipment for in-demand careers in life sciences industries. UMass Dartmouth recently received a $750,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to connect students in one of the University’s most diverse science programs, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), to resources that …
Read More »New Bedford’s Day of Caring Returns on September 16
The following is a press release from the United Way of Greater New Bedford: Day of Caring has been a long-standing United Way tradition held annually to encourage volunteerism at non-profit organizations in our area. After a 2 year hiatus, Day of Caring is back! This is the perfect opportunity …
Read More »Massachusetts man sentenced for role in Dark Web drug trafficking operation
“Over 19 kilos of MDMA, almost seven kilograms of Ketamine, nearly one kilogram of cocaine and more than 10,000 counterfeit Xanax pills seized during the investigation. A Brockton man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a highly sophisticated drug trafficking operation that manufactured and …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest 23-year old city man for alleged robbery at knifepoint
“On Monday, September 5, officers responded to Jouvette Street and Bonney Street for a report of a robbery with a knife. When they arrived on the scene, they arrested and charged CAMRON ZANOLLI, 23, of 40 Taft Avenue, and charged him with Assault and Battery with a dangerous weapon, armed …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 12, 2022 – September 16, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 12, 2022 – September 16, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the street milling from gas main relays on: • Main Relay on Phillips Rd. from Holly Tree Lane to Route …
Read More »Massachusetts public health officials confirm 30 new monkeypox cases, release data dashboard
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced 30 additional cases of monkeypox within the past seven days, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the Commonwealth to 347 residents since the state’s first case was announced May 18. The 30 cases announced today had their diagnoses between …
Read More »Wareham Police Department seeks public’s help in identifying larceny suspect
“Wareham Police is again seeking the public’s assistance identifying the male in the attached photos. He is a suspect in a larceny of a large amount of “Red Bull” energy drinks from Shaw’s. If you can identify this male please call Wareham Police Detectives at 508-295-1204.” -Wareham Police Department. Wareham …
Read More »New Bedford Regional Refuse Management announces fall Paper Shredding Day
A fall Paper Shredding Day is Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, or until the shred truck fills up. All are welcome; there is no residency requirement. Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper. The event is at the New Bedford High School parking lot, …
Read More »Taunton Fire Department respond to vehicle partially submerged at boat ramp
“At approximately 9:09 pm last night, Engine 3 out of the Weir Fire Station, was dispatched to the West Water Street boat ramp for a report of a vehicle that was unable to get up the ramp. Upon arrival, members of both the TFD and TPD found a Chevy Silverado …
Read More »Connecticut man pleads guilty to cyberstalking and threatening Massachusetts woman
“Defendant cyberstalked and sent death threats to ex-girlfriend and her family. A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to threatening, harassing and intimidating a Massachusetts woman through social media and email. Marshall Nicholas Fain, 31, of New Haven, Conn., pleaded guilty on Aug. 31, 2022 in federal court in Boston to …
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