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'Superheroes' hit the streets for a good cause
NEW BEDFORD — Their fluttering capes identified them as superheroes.They earned the title with their determination to help children and → Read More
Food and dance draw crowd to Greek festival
DARTMOUTH — Based on the crowds cheering the vibrant dancers, and the lines waiting for such specialties as spanakopita and chicken souvlaki, the → Read More
Schools on Wheels gives homeless New Bedford kids an anchor
NEW BEDFORD — When a child’s home is a shelter or a motel room, stability can be at a premium.That makes the role of a dependable tutor → Read More
Fairhaven High receives three student Emmy nominations
FAIRHAVEN — Fairhaven High School has received three nominations for national student production awards, informally known as student Emmy → Read More
Animal control is in their genes
FAIRHAVEN — When Mattapoisett Animal Control Officer Kathy Massey needs back-up, she knows just who can help.She puts out a call to Fairhaven → Read More
Juvenile to be charged with killing goose
NEW BEDFORD — A New Bedford juvenile will be charged with cruelty to animals in connection with the killing of a Canada goose Sept. 1 at Brooklawn → Read More
Canada goose shot, killed at Brooklawn Park
NEW BEDFORD — A Canada goose was apparently shot and killed at Brooklawn Park Saturday, eight days after another Canada goose was fatally struck by → Read More
Albino snapping turtle hatchling found in Lakeville swimming pool
LAKEVILLE — Finding two hatchling snapping turtles in a swimming pool is unusual enough.But environmental police made an even more unlikely → Read More
New school a change for students, neighborhood
NEW BEDFORD — The new Hannigan School will give students, staff and even neighbors a new perspective, officials said Wednesday morning at the → Read More
Some abused Westport animals now housed at shelters across Northeast
Nearly 230 animals rescued from a 70-acre property off American Legion Highway have been transported to animal rescue groups throughout the Northeast, the → Read More
A dozen Fairhaven trees to be spared ax
FAIRHAVEN — In response to complaints from angry residents, the town has reduced the number of trees to be removed during road construction → Read More
HayMac puts creativity, collaboration on agenda
NEW BEDFORD — Julie Bosworth’s third-grade students have to solve a problem.A young boy collected 12 shells at the beach. He gave two of the → Read More
Build a legacy, Crispus Attucks' ancestor tells students
NEW BEDFORD — The fifth generation descendant of the first man killed in the Boston Massacre had a message Friday for young men attending → Read More
ASPCA could spend up to $2M on Westport animal abuse investigation, officials say
WESTPORT — The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has earmarked up to $2 million to offset the cost of investigating → Read More
Teachers receive lesson in learning at annual kickoff to school year
“I refuse to believe we are regressing,’’ Pia Durkin said. “I need you all to believe we are moving forward.’’ → Read More
Algae bloom that resembles oil slick invades local waters
The algae blooms pose no harm to humans, he said, but can cause fish kills in high concentrations. They are generally not harmful to shellfish, he said, but they can impede their growth. → Read More
Police: Gang attack led to deadly stabbing of New Bedford 15-year-old
Police reports describe in chilling detail, Wednesday night's fatal knife attack near Temple Landing housing development. → Read More
Shoppers free toddler left in car by distracted grandpa
NEW BEDFORD — The Department of Children and Families is investigating after an 18-month-old boy was left in a parked car Monday morning by his → Read More
Westport man arrested with 200 pounds of marijuana, charged with trafficking
Police also found a small amount of cocaine and more than $10,000 in cash, Cestodio said. The marijuana was packaged in vacuum-sealed packages which were labeled by the flavor of the marijuana inside, Cestodio said. The marijuana has an approximate sale value of $100,000. → Read More
Hay-Mac staff readies for second turnaround plan
NEW BEDFORD — The alarm rings early Wednesday for students at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School.Their academic year starts weeks ahead of the → Read More