“A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for sexual exploitation of children as well as distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Robinson Alberto Baez-Nova, 39, of Jamaica Plain, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 22 years in prison followed by …
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey rejects Brockton’s request to deploy National Guard at Brockton High School
Governor Maura Healey has decided against sending the National Guard to assist with security concerns at Brockton High School, despite pleas from four members of the Brockton School Committee. The request was made to help control violence at the school, but Healey deemed it inappropriate. Instead, Healey’s administration has provided …
Read More »New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo sadly announces passing of Nikki, beloved cougar
“New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Buttonwood Park Zoo is sad to announce that Nikki, a fourteen-year-old female cougar, passed away on February 22nd, 2024, after a period of rapid decline due to end-stage chronic kidney disease. Described by team members as willful and stubborn, with a strong sense of what she …
Read More »The Northeast Home Show Returns In April And Is Looking For Vendors
There are exciting Vendor Opportunities at the Northeast Home Show in 2024! Are you ready to showcase your brand to a vibrant and enthusiastic audience? Join us at the Northeast Home Show, happening April 27-28 at the Longplex Sports Center, Tiverton, RI. This is your chance to connect with industry …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 26, 2024 – March 1, 2024
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 26, 2024 – March 1, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Acushnet Ave from Phillips Rd to Fox St • Main …
Read More »Texas man who threatened Boston doctor serving transgender patients sentenced to prison
“BOSTON – A Texas man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for threatening a Boston doctor affiliated with the national LGBTQIA+ health education center. Matthew Jordan Lindner, 39, of Comfort, Texas, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge William G. Young to three months in prison and three …
Read More »Feds begin process to close New Bedford’s federal building despite of opposition by Mayor Mitchell
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell recently wrote to the General Services Administration to oppose the agency’s decision to begin a process to close the Hastings Keith Federal Building in Downtown New Bedford. “I would like to make clear that the City firmly opposes the decision,” he wrote to GSA …
Read More »Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty to adulteration of Fentanyl
“BOSTON – A former nurse pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to adulteration of fentanyl at a local hospital. Caroline Sheehan, 39, of Lowell, Mass. pleaded guilty to one count of adulteration of a prescription drug with intent to defraud and mislead. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley …
Read More »City of New Bedford’ Mayor Mitchell proposes recall process for elected officers
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is submitting a proposal to the City Council which would establish a mechanism to recall City elected officers, fulfilling a promise he made last year. In the Friday, Feb. 23, filing to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes “While I believe that the recall …
Read More »Massachusetts school asks Gov. Healey to send National Guard to address violence, teacher absences
On Friday, members of the Brockton School Committee sent a letter to the Mayor of Brockton, the Honorable Robert F. Sullivan, asking him to send a request to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey asking her to send in the National Guard to Brockton High School and expressed a concern for the …
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