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What's the difference between prison and jail (and what's a house of correction)?
Are "prison" and "jail" the same thing? No, in Massachusetts there's a clear difference between prison and jail. Time. Prisons, in general, are for people sentenced for more serious crimes. The...
‘Great progress' being made on Cape Cod bridge replacement project
Summer has arrived on Cape Cod, making this a busy time for both the Bourne and Sagamore bridges. The state’s expecting approval of a billion dollar federal grant in the next few weeks to start replacing the iconic structures. ”The bridges are nostalgic for a lot of people. I...
Local man mourns loss of Labrador best friend, remains grateful for all things New Bedford
“Ya know, New Bedford may have its ups and downs, but tonight, I am ever thankful to the fishermen that miraculously still make the profession work around here. I am ever thankful that I have a dock and ships to sit by, whilst I mourn the loss of my labrador 🐕💔…
New Bedford District Probation Dept. hosts block party with local radio DJ, food, community resources
“New Bedford District Court Probation staff–First Assistant Chief Probation Officer Dave Branco and Specialty Court Coordinator Eric Dorman– grilled hot dogs and hamburgers as DJ Gazelle of radio station Fun 107 served up contemporary hit music during a festive Block Party that featured more than a dozen community organizations.
New Bedford to start mosquito spraying
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The New Bedford Health Department has started its weekly ground spraying to kill mosquitos. In partnership with Bristol County Mosquito Project will target parks and other locations that host large public events. The sprayings will take place between 2 a.m. and sunrise every Thursday.
Fairhaven to celebrate Independence Day in grand style: antique car cruise, cannons, parade
“On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Fairhaven will be celebrating Independence day in Grand Style. We will begin with the raising of the Big Flag at F.H.S at 8:30 a.m. Watch the antique cars cruise through town and arriving at Cushman Park to meet up with the start of the Parade.
Mass. high school closed after fire in storage room
A Massachusetts high school is closed Friday after a fire in a storage room caused damage. At around 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, there was a fire at inside Joseph Case High School in Swansea, according to the Swansea Fire Department. The fire was coming from inside a storage...
MassDOT repairing traffic signal in Somerset
SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said that crews are working to repair a traffic signal in Somerset Thursday afternoon. The repair is taking place on Route 6 at he Lees River Avenue intersection. MassDOT said lane closures are in place and should continue through the...
Business groups battle over the spirit of downtown New Bedford
Love him or hate him, everyone in downtown New Bedford seems to be talking about Marco Li Mandri. The consultant from San Diego arrived here about 10 years ago, at the invitation of a small business association looking for new funding sources to make downtown a more attractive place to shop and dine out.
New Bedford to celebrate Portugal
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Portugal Flag will be raised over city hall as tonight as part of the city’s “Day of Portugal” celebrations. The ceremony is the 26st year the city has celebrated Portugal in honor of their Portuguese communities. The flag raising will...
Legal question muddies plan for downtown biz district
NEW BEDFORD — Advocates and adversaries of a proposed downtown Business Improvement District are taking opposing views of whether the project has the required support from property owners within the roughly seven-square-block zone. The advocates’ interpretation of the state law governing BIDs says they have the petition signatures they...
Marion Police Department, Sippican Elementary School welcome new comfort dog, “Norman”
“MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli and Superintendent Michael S. Nelson are pleased to welcome a new comfort dog to the Marion Police Department and Sippican Elementary School. Norman is a 13-week-old Labrador Retriever. He officially joined the department on Friday, June 7. Sippican Elementary School students voted between a...
Rodrigues doesn't regret quitting school board after infighting: 'Not how we make change'
FALL RIVER — The abrupt resignation of School Committee member Sara Rodrigues on Wednesday night after a meeting descended into infighting left a vacancy on the board that's already been filled. The City Clerk’s office confirmed Thursday afternoon that Collin Dias was sworn in as a School Committee member on Thursday morning. ...
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