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“New Bedford — On June 7, 2024, Jeffery E. Riley Stadium at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech was filled with family, friends, and members of our school community as the Class of 2024 Artisans crossed the stage at our annual graduation ceremony. The ceremony was opened with a beautiful rendition of …

Defendant has extensive criminal history and regularly posted white supremacy symbolism on Facebook. “BOSTON – A Massachusetts was sentenced today for threatening an interracial couple via Facebook Messenger in January 2021, and to attempting to prevent the couple from reporting the threats and harassment to law enforcement. Stephen M. DeBerardinis, …

“Bishop Stang High School is pleased to announce Mr. Daniel Dias, with the support of Bishop Da Cunha and Superintendent Dan Roy, will be the next principal of Bishop Stang High School. Dan brings extensive experience and a passion for excellence to this new role. From teaching to counseling, directing …

“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell and other City officials joined Goulart Square neighbors Monday morning to celebrate the renovation of Ashley Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony capped the year-long $1.7 million project to reimagine the key public space in the heart of one of the City’s most historic and diverse …

“Can you believe these fluffy little chicks will grow up to be the fastest bird on Earth and fierce predators? Yesterday, our biologists banded three recently hatched peregrine falcon chicks from a nesting box on MassDOT’s Gillis Bridge. During the banding, biologists assessed the health of the falcon chicks and …

Defendant physically abused and threatened six employees for nearly a decade. “BOSTON – The owner of Stash’s Pizza, a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts, was convicted today following a nine-day jury trial of forced labor charges. The defendant forced or attempted to force six victims to work for him and comply …

“The City of New Bedford is home to a large number of cold storage facilities, utilizing anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant, along its working waterfront and in other areas of the City. Anhydrous ammonia leaks occur several times a year in these large refrigeration systems. A fatality from an ammonia …

“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 …

“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 total …

“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. The …