UPDATED Tuesday, February 7 @8:14pm: While construction at the stations will be substantially complete soon, passenger service continues to start on South Coast Rail in summer 2024. “The MBTA is committed to delivering safe and reliable South Coast Rail service. Despite the pandemic and supply chain disruptions, we have made …
Read More »Man extradited from Sweden on charges related to fires at Jewish Institutions in Massachusetts
“BOSTON – A Massachusetts man has been extradited from Stockholm, Sweden to face charges in connection with his alleged obstruction of an investigation into fires set at Jewish institutions in Arlington, Needham and Chelsea, Mass. in May 2019. Alexander Giannakakis, 37, formerly of Quincy, Mass., was indicted by a federal …
Read More »After suspected fatal overdose, Westport Fire Department reminds residents of free Narcan
“It’s been a busy week for our firefighter/paramedics. Unfortunately, one of the many calls we handled, was a suspected fatal opioid overdose. We wanted to remind our residents that through a grant funded program, we have doses of Narcan available, free of charge and while supplies last at either fire …
Read More »Mattapoisett’s 1st Annual Award Ceremony recognizes firefighters for years of service to community
“On January 27, 2024 our department held its First Annual Award and Promotion Ceremony. Chief Andrew Murray was the speaker during the event which took place in front of a large crowd of family, friends, firefighters from local departments, and town officials. Massachusetts Firefighter Service Awards were given to members …
Read More »Westport Police Department promotes Officer Rebello to Deputy Police Chief
“The Westport Fire Department would like to congratulate Westport Police Officer Robert Rebello on his promotion to Deputy Police Chief. Congratulations!”-Westport Fire Department, Massachusetts. Westport Fire Department, Massachusetts photo.
Read More »Founding father of Portuguese American Police Association in New Bedford passes away
“We regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Sgt. Albino “Al” Faria. Sgt. Faria was a founding father of the Portuguese American Police Association in New Bedford and spearheaded many efforts to assist and give back to the community via this organization. During his tenure with PAPA, he …
Read More »Fall River man shot at Holiday Inn Express early Saturday morning
At 1:46am, the Fall River Police responded to a report of a person who was shot at the Holiday Inn Express Fall River North at 360 Airport Road. First responders arrived to find a man bleeding from two gunshot wounds. The unnamed individual was conscious at the time and the …
Read More »Fairhaven Police arrest New Bedford man with panythose on head, possession of zip ties, pistol
“Ladies and gentlemen, it was a day here in Fairhaven. The following has been released as our official statement following the events of the morning. Stay safe, see something, say something! We are here for you. The Fairhaven Police Department reports that a 55-year-old New Bedford man was arrested and …
Read More »Southcoast Health Urgent Care Earns Reaccreditation for Commitment to Excellent Care
“DARTMOUTH, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, LAKEVILLE, SEEKONK and WAREHAM, Mass. – Southcoast Health announced today that all six of the not-for-profit community health system’s urgent care locations have been reaccredited by the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and received the Accredited Urgent Care designation. Accreditation is the highest level of distinction that …
Read More »City of New Bedford to hold meeting on monument honoring veterans of post 9/11 conflicts
“The City is hosting a public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed monument in the South End to honor veterans of the Global War on Terror. The monument’s advisory committee and professionals from Martha Schwartz Partners, the internationally renowned design firm chosen to build the monument, will meet on …
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