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Carbon Monoxide Drive
Carbon Monoxide Drive
Carbon Monoxide Drive
ACUSHNET - The Acushnet Fire Department is taking action after a preventable tragedy in the town. Two weeks ago, a father and son were found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in their home, which had no smoke or CO detectors. Beginning today, parents of Acushnet students will be asked via email to check if they have working CO detectors in their homes...
Lopes: Safety First
Lopes: Safety First
Lopes: Safety First
A broken scapula, and some scrapes and bruises could have been much worse, but also may have been prevented. That's according to New Bedford City Council President Joseph Lopes, who was not wearing a helmet while riding his bike Sunday morning when he was hit by a car...
Former State Rep., Activist Tom Lopes Passes Away
Former State Rep., Activist Tom Lopes Passes Away
Former State Rep., Activist Tom Lopes Passes Away
A long-time activist in the Cape Verdean community has passed away. Tom Lopes died Wednesday at the age of 70, after battling a lengthy illness. Lopes was a well-known New Bedford resident, having served as a two-term state representative from 1975 to 1978, and serving as the owner and operator of Cape Verdean News for over thirty years...