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Mary Serreze
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell Delivers 2020 ‘State of the City’ via Zoom
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell outlined his vision for the future while saying there's "no sugar-coating" the impact of COVID-19 as the city enters fiscal 2021.
Mitchell delivered his 2020 State of the City address on Thursday, Aug. 6 via Zoom and on Facebook Live and most of his remarks we…
Mitchell delivered his 2020 State of the City address on Thursday, Aug. 6 via Zoom and on Facebook Live and most of his remarks we…
Fall River Post Office Worker Indicted on Drug, Mail Fraud Charges
A U.S. Postal employee who worked in Fall River has been indicted on federal charges in connection with stealing mail believed to contain controlled substances.
Shawn M. Herron, 44, of Whitman, was indicted Thursday on one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, and one coun…
Shawn M. Herron, 44, of Whitman, was indicted Thursday on one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, and one coun…
Second New Bedford Man Held Without Bail in Margin Street Shooting
Prosecutors say Bruno Lopes and Kevin Rocha entered the building together, and that Rocha pointed a gun at the occupant "with the intent to rob." Rocha ended up dead, and two men are charged.
Mayflower II to Stay in New Bedford Until Saturday
The replica of the 1620 Pilgrim vessel pulled into port this week to avoid Tropical Storm Isaias.
Malcom Gracia Protesters Disrupt John Lewis Event in New Bedford
Local Black Lives Matter activists shouted down Mayor Jon Mitchell, who did not complete his remarks.
DA: Onset Fentanyl Dealer With New Bedford Ties Heading to Prison
Kayla Boutilier was arrested in 2019 while out on bail for a drug-dealing charge in Plymouth County.
Police: Marion Man Who Crashed Into Wareham Building Charged With DUI
Police say the driver didn't stop at an intersection and plowed right into a building on Main Street.
Feds: Mattapan Man Busted in Fall River Heading to Prison
Christian Teixeira, a convicted felon, was arrested by Massachusetts State Police with a loaded illegal gun in his possession.
Driver, 94, Charged With Homicide in Death of Massachusetts Bicyclist
Plymouth County DA Timothy Cruz announced the criminal charges.
City of New Bedford to Honor Life of Congressman John Lewis
The memorial celebration will be held Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.