Security Officer Arrested
A Marion man faces two counts of attempted murder after a reported shooting in the town Monday evening.
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Free Fitness Block Party in Mattapoisett
well + fit is celebrating their one year anniversary with a free block party open to the public.
Townsquare Sunday: New Bedford Wellness Initiative
Dr. Michael Rocha talks with WBSM's Jim Phillips about the success of the New Bedford Wellness initiative and the major health issues plaguing the Southcoast.
Townsquare Sunday with Jim Phillips can be heard each Sunday at 6am on WBSM 1420 and WBSM...
Shoplifting Suspect
NEW BEDFORD - A Freetown man is arrested after he was seen shoplifting by a New Bedford police officer.
The New Bedford Police Department says Officer Michael Alers was working a security detail in the Dartmouth Street Stop & Shop in the South End at 7:20 p.m. ...
Total Cigarette Sales Have Dropped Since CVS Stopped Selling Them
The drugstore giant chose to pull all tobacco products from their shelves in 2014, stating that it was contradictory to its "healthcare mission." Since that decision, cigarette purchases have seen a steady decline altogether. Coincidence...
Weis Stepping Down
Dr. Brenda Weis, Director of the Health Department for the City of New Bedford, is stepping down from her position, WBSM News has learned.
Sources tell WBSM News that Weis will relinquish her position sometime in the next two weeks.
Mayor Jon Mitchell issued the following statement to WBSM News regarding Weis' resignation:
"Dr...
Proposed Insurance Change
NEW BEDFORD - The New Bedford City Council President is looking to switch up the insurance program for City workers.
Joe Lopes says the City would be able to save money by offering an opt-out medical insurance program for municipal employees...
Southcoast Grant Program
NEW BEDFORD - Southcoast Health is now accepting applications for it's grant program.
Southcoast spokesman Peter Cohenno says last year the hospital group awarded $135,000 to 22 non-profit organizations through it's Community Benefits Impact Opportunity program...
Open Enrollment
If you're looking to add or change your healthcare coverage, this is the time to do it. It's open enrollment season, and PACE, Inc., is looking to help area residents navigate through the process of getting the best coverage at the best price...
West Nile In Dartmouth
The West Nile Virus has been detected in Dartmouth.