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New Bedford police arrest three, seize illegal firearm after disturbance
NEW BEDFORD — Three adults were arrested and an illegal firearm was seized following a disturbance in the city’s north-end neighborhood, according to the New Bedford Police Department. On April 22, around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a group causing a disturbance at 189 Deane Street.
Panel discussion focuses on regional strategies for increasing housing
A wide-ranging discussion with multiple towns represented at Tuesday’s regional housing summit addressed the need for additional housing in Greater New Bedford. Tuesday's "Housing for All - A Symposium Focused on Regional Strategies" at the New Bedford Whaling Museum focused on efforts to make housing affordable for residents of New Bedford and surrounding towns. ...
See who's making their way into Acushnet town government this election season.
ACUSHNET — With no contested races on the ballot, it's looking to be a quiet town election in Acushnet this year. However, it won't be inconsequential, as it will still bring new faces onto some boards. The uncontested newcomers are as follows: Francis L. Mello is running for a three-year term on the Board of Assessors, to replace Matthew D. Lopes, who is not seeking re-election. ...
Jury sees 'graphic' video of Rock St. convenience store shooting; murder suspect on trial
FALL RIVER — Fifteen jurors were presented images of a disturbing scene caught on surveillance video inside the Stop N Save convenience store on Rock Street. It showed 54-year-old owner Lal Kishor Mahaseth being gunned down during a robbery by a man disguised head to toe in black in October 2021.
Names of Raynham officers involved in Stephen Maclean’s shooting released
The Raynham Police Department has released the names of the two officers who shot and killed 35-year-old Stephen Maclean on Tuesday during a confrontation in which authorities say he pointed a gun at an officer. The two officers — Sgt. Frank Pacheco and Officer Jennifer Lang — are on administrative...
Massachusetts man indicted for manslaughter in overdose death of his toddler, DA says
Donald Humes, 32, of Onset, was indicted by a Plymouth County grand jury on charges in connection with “a lengthy and in-depth investigation” into the 2022 death of his son Cameron Humee, said Cruz.
Southeastern, MA health care 'in crisis' even without hospital closings. How bad is it?
TAUNTON — With the fate of Steward hospitals like Morton in Taunton hanging in the balance, State Sen. Marc Pacheco said Southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape and Islands “cannot withstand any further loss of healthcare in terms of hospital closings.”. “That just can’t happen. It would be a...
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