Turnto10.com - Fri Nov 06
A suspect in a drug investigation was shot and killed by police in New Bedford. Scott Santos/NBC 10 A suspect in a drug investigation was shot and killed by police in New Bedford.
Good news, bad news for fisheryCape Cod Times - Fri Nov 06
The deep and murky waters of fishery management in New England just became a little murkier for Jon Williams, CEO of the Atlantic Red Crab Co.
State police kill armed suspect who fired at them in New Bedford homeSouthCoastToday.com - Thu Nov 05
State police shot and killed an armed suspect this morning during an exchange of gunfire inside a home on Shawmut Avenue, officials said.The man killed in the shootout was identified as Thomas Garnett, 32, of 21 Shawmut Ave., and the preliminary investigation indicates he was the shooter, authorities said.Police say a state trooper also was shot in ...
Special-ed council to host Harvest FestivalThe Standard-Times - Wed Nov 04
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council of the New Bedford Public Schools will host a Harvest Festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Keith Middle School.
Library fines waived in exchange for foodThe Standard-Times - Wed Nov 04
With stocks low at its emergency food bank and immediate donations needed, People Acting in Community Endeavors is again partnering with the New Bedford Public Libraries in the Food for Fine program.
Army nurse is Veteran of the YearThe Standard-Times - Wed Nov 04
Kathleen M. Splinter, a decorated retired Army 1st lieutenant, has been named the 2009 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year by the board of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program Inc.
Retired state police sergeant announces candidacy for Bristol County SheriffThe Standard Times - Wed Nov 04
Alan D. Garcia, who recently retired after 27 years as a Massachusetts State Police trooper, is running for Bristol County sheriff.
Regionalization still on the table in AcushnetThe Standard-Times - Tue Nov 03
Town officials continue to explore methods through which local government can be regionalized in efforts to trim spending, save money and still maintain service to the public.
Saunders wins assessor's seat in first tryThe Standard-Times - Tue Nov 03
Political newcomer Kimberly M. Saunders was easily elected assessor Tuesday, garnering nearly 65 percent of the vote in defeating Barry G. Trahan, a former member of the board.
SJC hears arguments in Hodgson policy to charge inmates feesSouthCoastToday.com - Mon Nov 02
Lawyers for Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson argued Monday before the Supreme Judicial Court that common law from the English colonial era grants the sheriff the power to charge fees to inmates to help offset the costs of their incarceration.
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