“Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is almost here! This weekend only, you won’t need a license to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, river, or stream statewide. Take advantage of this opportunity to introduce someone new to fishing or try it yourself! All other rules, including catch limits, apply. Details: bit.ly/2021freefishing …

Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21st, Trooper Anthony Lavigne, was patrolling Route 91 northbound in Greenfield. Trooper Lavigne witnessed a black Hyundai sedan speeding in a construction zone around Exit 46. Trooper Lavigne then initiated a motor vehicle stop on the Hyundai and approached the operator, ALEXANDREA CHADWICK, …

Several events, including in-person and virtual events, are planned in New Bedford throughout the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving the United States. Social distancing and mask-wearing is advised at in-person events to prevent the spread of COVID-19. CANCELED: Saturday, …

**Update** Rescheduled to next weekend, no reason given~! The MASS DOT announced on its twitter feed earlier today that parts of Rte 24, specifically those in Fall River will be affected by closures starting this Friday, May 14th. Earlier this week highway information signs were warning drivers that the on …

The following was reported by the New Bedford Fire Department regarding the Saturday night fire at 2 Smith Street and the Sunday morning fire at 95 Rivet Street in New Bedford: Firefighters on Group D were busy battling two separate fires which both occurred on Saturday. The Department is proud …

Katie Lannan State House News Service More than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Massachusetts over the Christmas holiday weekend, and 2,156 people were hospitalized with the respiratory disease as of Sunday, according to Department of Public Health data. One hundred new deaths reported Sunday and another 46 …

The mild weather we’ve been experiencing these past few weeks has lulled many of us into a false sense of confidence. We’ve had days as warm as 70 degrees in spite of having mornings or evenings dipping close to freezing. Mother nature will be sending us a reminder this weekend …

“The Massachusetts State Police Division of Field Services will deploy additional patrols across the state tonight in anticipation of holiday eve social gatherings that present opportunities for alcohol consumption and increased traffic volume. Extra patrols will complement regular barracks patrols in each of the five regional Troops. Additionally, MSP will …

Matt Murphy State House News Service The week began Monday with the state tracking 22,023 active cases of COVID-19 after public health officials reported 4,009 new cases of the coronavirus over the weekend and 43 new confirmed deaths from the disease. The Department of Public Health reported on Sunday that …

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center finds a new way to celebrate Halloween during the pandemic with “Halloweekend” on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, at The Zeiterion Drive-In located in the Seastreak Ferry “Whale’s Tooth” Parking Lot. Each night will feature a family-friendly movie, kids will receive candy upon arrival, …