“On Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 10:02PM, Acushnet Police responded to New England Farms gas station/convenience store at 158 Main Street, Acushnet in response to a report of an armed robbery involving a firearm. According to information gathered at the scene, the suspect dressed in all black with his …
Read More »Summer Nights Program: FREE writing, music production, design classes for New Bedford youth
“Dream Out Loud is recruiting for our FREE Summer Nights Program for middle and high school youth who are interested in songwriting, digital music production, creative writing, digital art and graphic design. Classes start on July 9, 2024 and will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm – …
Read More »Dartmouth Police charge two New Bedford, Fall River teens in stabbing outside of “Five Below”
“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call at the Dartmouth Mall, located at 200 N Dartmouth Mall, regarding a stabbing in the parking lot outside of Five Below. After investigating, Police believe the altercation was pre-arranged over social media. …
Read More »ARPA funds to help New Bedford’s first-time homebuyers receive $35,000 down payment
Eligible New Bedford Residents Seeking to Purchase First Home in City May Receive Up to $25,000 in Down Payment, Closing Cost Assistance. “NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced an enhancement of the City’s first-time homebuyer program Monday morning that will provide up to $25,000 in down payment and other …
Read More »All New Bedford Beaches Have Now Reopened For Swimming
From the City of New Bedford Health Department: Update: Beaches are open Monday, June 24, as test results show safe water quality. City beaches are great places to cool down and enjoy summer, so head down and take a dip in the water. Beaches were closed yesterday due to water …
Read More »UPDATE: Massachusetts Environmental Police seize Haddock catch from New Bedford dragger
UPDATED at 8:30am Tuesday, June 25: Massachusetts Environmental Police Col. Patrick Moran was patroling the New Bedford waterfront when he spotted what were clearly undersized fish about the be processed. He made the plant immediately cease operations so he could confirm that the fish were indeed under the legal limit …
Read More »BayCoast Mortgage Exciting New Program Is Giving Homeowners A Lift Up In Greater New Bedford
Buying a home can bring a sense of joy, satisfaction, and accomplishment. But with rising prices in the local housing market combined with today’s uncertain economy, not everyone will have the opportunity to experience the excitement that comes with homeownership. This can be especially true when considering wealth differences in …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Department respond to reported stabbing incident at Dartmouth Mall
DARTMOUTH, MA – On Sunday, June 23, 2024 at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to the Dartmouth Mall located at 200 N Dartmouth Mall, regarding a possible stabbing in the parking lot outside of Five Below. Upon arrival, officers located a victim with what appeared to be non-life-threatening stab …
Read More »Tornado Watch issued for central, western and northeastern Massachusetts
The U.S. National weather Service in Boston issued a Tornado Watch for central, western and northeastern Massachusetts until 8 PM this evening. Any storms that develop this afternoon/evening will bring the risk of damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes. Make sure to have a way to receive warnings, especially if …
Read More »New Bedford Public Beaches Closed to Swimming Following Sunday Morning’s Heavy Rain
All New Bedford recreational beach areas are closed to swimming today, Sunday, June 23, due to the heavy rainfall Sunday morning and possible CSO activity. Residents can still enjoy the sand and other recreational opportunities at City beaches Sunday, but they are closed to swimming. The beaches will reopen to …
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