Drag Queen Story Time Comes to New Bedford Public Library
It was a large turnout in downtown New Bedford Saturday morning as the first ever Drag Queen Story Time came to the New Bedford Main Public Library.
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Body Found on I-195 Near Fall River’s Government Center
Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a body was found on the highway that runs under Government Center in Fall River.
Downtown New Bedford Buildings Evacuated After Gas Leak
Multiple buildings in downtown New Bedford, including City Hall and the Main Free Public Library, were evacuated Wednesday morning after a gas leak was detected.
April Declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New Bedford
Mayor Jon Mitchell joined the group to issue a proclamation to designate the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of New Bedford.
Members of New Bedford Police, Fire Honored for Response to January Fire
Members of the New Bedford Police Department and New Bedford Fire Department were honored in a ceremony at City Hall today for their valor in responding to a January 17 fire that ultimately claimed the life of one city resident.
City Hall Flag-Raising In Support Of Puerto Rico
A show of support Friday evening outside New Bedford City Hall for the people of Puerto Rico.
City officials took part in a ceremony, raising the Puerto Rican flag in support of that beleagured U.S.Territory, and the efforts made in New Bedford to help Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria...
Gathering Planned in New Bedford in Response to Charlottesville Violence
This past Saturday's horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia have prompted a local response, as city officials, faith and community leaders and others from the Greater New Bedford area will gather Tuesday night in unity against hate and violence...
Bomb Threat Suspect Continued to Be Held Without Bail
NEW BEDFORD — Heather Perkins, the 37-year-old New Bedford woman arrested last week after making several bomb threats and threats of murder toward police and media members, was back in court Tuesday morning.
Perkins was arrested last Thursday night in Dorchester and was arraigned Friday morning, and ordered held without bail...
Woman Suspected in Bomb Threats Arrested in Dorchester
A former New Bedford woman who police allege made several bomb threats recently was arrested Thursday night in Dorchester.
Massachusetts State Police say 37-year-old Heather Perkins was located on Talbot Avenue in Dorchester around 9:15 p...
New Bedford Police Asking for Public’s Help Locating Woman Suspected in Bomb Threats
NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Police are looking for the public’s help in locating 37-year-old Heather Perkins, who is being sought in connection with bomb threats and threats of violence.
Perkins is five-foot-four, about 147 pounds, with brown hair (although she may have changed it to blonde) and hazel eyes...