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Opioid addiction is a challenge faced not only by our community but in towns and cities across the country. A public forum titled “Opioids: Where to Get Help” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. State Rep. Antonio Cabral and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are…

NEW BEDFORD _ Adelino Sousa has been promoted to Captain and now oversees the Detectives Division of the New Bedford Police Department.   He is filling the position vacated by Capt. Steven Vicente, who retired in February.   Capt. Sousa joined the New Bedford Police Department in 1994, became part of the Narcotics Division in…

New Bedford Police proudly participated March 24 in High Five Friday, a program held across the state that day to help strengthen bonds and develop connections between police and young people . New Bedford police officers visited a number of city schools, greeting students with high fives as they entered the building and wishing them…

They may not have crossed the finish line in first place, but we are so proud of the six New Bedford police team members who ran Sunday in the half marathon. They ran to pay tribute to the 135 officers who had made the ultimate sacrifice in 2016 and to raise money to assist the…

  March 19 is one of the most exciting days on New Bedford’s busy calendar. The 40th annual half marathon, hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford, kicks off downtown at 11 a.m. To maintain the race’s reputation as one of the safest in New England, more than…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Chief Joseph Cordeiro received the 2017 Sean Patrick Toomey community award for outstanding leadership in the community and unselfish service to others. The award was presented by the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick March 11 at their 76th celebration of the Feast of St. Patrick. The chief is pictured with…

The New Bedford Police Department welcomes Det. Dominique Sherburne as the newest member of the family services unit. In her new position, Det. Sherburne will investigate cases of child abuse, adult sexual assault, elder abuse, disabled persons abuse and domestic violence. She is also assigned as a detective for the unit’s cases of commercial sexual…

    Congratulations to Officer Michael Cassidy, who received a certificate of commendation from Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro for his vigilance and commitment. During his off-duty hours, Officer Cassidy helped arrest three suspects in multiple cases of larceny of a motor vehicle and armed robbery.  While driving home after his shift, Officer Cassidy observed one…

Every day counts, in school, on the job and in life. That important philosophy will be underscored in an automated phone call from Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro that will be sent to families of children who are absent from school. The calls will begin after the February school vacation.  The chief is the first community…