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New Bedford Police Department warns residents of hoax post making the rounds
It has come to our attention that the attached image is being shared on social media. Please be advised that we have NO knowledge of any such event and have not been involved in any planning discussions for one of this nature. Further, it does not appear that the CMA...
How did New Bedford police make their biggest cocaine bust ever? Inside the $1M coke haul
NEW BEDFORD —Seven New Bedford detectives took part in the raid that led to the city's largest drug bust in history, netting more than 37 pounds of cocaine and a drug-trafficking arrest on May 1. That doesn't count the two uniformed officers who took up positions in their cruisers, lights on, at one of the targeted locations. ...
For 40 years, this MassWildlife program has boosted population of endangered turtles
WESTBOROUGH — Forty years ago, the estimated population for the northern red-bellied cooter, a freshwater turtle that measures 10 to 12 inches long, was estimated to be about 200. Today, thanks to the efforts of the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) and countless students from throughout the state, there are now more than 2,000 of them.
Sporting Club da Horta delegation to visit Mass., celebration event to be held in Acushnet
ACUSHNET - The release of the book ‘Centenário Sporting Club da Horta 1923-2023’ (Centennial of Sporting Club da Horta 1923-2023) by Luís Menezes will be one of the highlights of the centennial celebration of this sports organization from the island of Faial, Azores, to be held at the Century House, in Acushnet, on May 25.
Weather Alert: Rain, Heavy This Morning with T’storms
WEATHER ALERT: FLOOD WARNING for the Providence metro area to Narragansett, Newport and farther east into Fall River and New Bedford. Rain, some heavy this morning, could create localized street and poor drainage flooding. Streams and rivers could also flood. Remember, never cross a flooded roadway. That Flood Warning has...
Free movies at Star Drive-In; buy a veteran a beer at Crue Brew Brewery: Taunton Eats
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering...
NBPD has stayed ahead of the new Xylazine problem, outreach workers say. Here's how.
NEW BEDFORD — When police encounter someone who's gotten themselves into a bad situation due to drug addiction, arrest is no longer the only answer. It's a culture change in policing that's made its way to New Bedford, where those who help NBPD facilitate alternative approaches say it's been a success.
Big Dan's rape case focused national attention on New Bedford in 1984
One of the biggest trials that WJAR covered in the 1980s also grabbed national headlines and the attention of Hollywood. Six men were charged in the sexual assault of a woman at a New Bedford bar, Big Dan's. They faced separate but simultaneous trials in 1984. The trial created some...
Brayton Point offers resolution to criminal case; Somerset Board of Selectmen to consider
FALL RIVER — Brayton Point LLC is offering to reach a plea deal with the town of Somerset over a criminal complaint pending in Fall River District Court. But while the town is seeking $3.5 million in fines for two misdemeanors charges brought by Somerset, the company is offering to now pay $70,200. Lawyers for...
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