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Mary Serreze
New Bedford Mayor: State Ignores SE Mass in COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
The closest vaccination site for New Bedford, Fall River, and Cape Cod is at Gillette Stadium.
New Bedford Woman Killed in Dartmouth Pedestrian Crash
The pedestrian was struck by a car on State Road on New Year's Eve.
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Ups to $13.50 in 2021
The wage will reach $15 in 2023.
Plymouth Police K-9 Shot Dead By Officer
A German shepherd named 'Nico' bit his handler, would not disengage and was shot dead.
Read It: New Bedford Police Use of Force Final Report
A commission to review use of force policies at the city's police department released its final recommendations on Dec. 23, 2020.
Bristol DA Seeks Help Solving Cold Seekonk Murder Case
In 1979, a Rhode Island mother of four was found beaten and stabbed to death. Now new efforts are underway to solve the crime.
Man Run Over by Car in Fall River Dies
The victim may have fallen into the roadway before being hit, police said.
Baker, Mitchell: Limit Thanksgiving to Household Members Only
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Governor Charlie Baker in asking people to avoid spreading COVID-19 among family members.
New Bedford Man Charged in Fatal Brockton Crash
The suspect allegedly blew through a red light and slammed into a vehicle being driven by a West Bridgewater woman.
Baker Orders COVID Curfew, Mandatory Masks, Smaller Parties
Restaurants must close by 9:30 p.m. to get people home by 10 p.m. under a new set of rules designed to block the spread of COVID-19.