News in New Bedford
Nor’easter could bring high winds, coastal flooding to South Coast
South Coast residents can expect to see heavy winds, including the possibility of downed trees and power outages.
In wake of ICE raids, immigration advocates in New Bedford scramble to locate detainees
By early Thursday afternoon, immigration advocates in New Bedford had documented 34 ICE arrests this week around the South Coast, but some believe the number could be higher.
‘Reckless and negligent’: Scientists sound alarm over new endangered species rules
Scientists and environmental advocates say Trump administration changes could put species like the North Atlantic right whale in harm’s way.
‘It’s a desert:’ A quiet day of anxiety in New Bedford
ICE presence in the city seems to have decreased on Wednesday after two days of incessant activity in which agents arrested about 40 people on the South Coast.
State grants $1.3 million to keep New Bedford’s Fire Station 9 open
After months of budgetary back-and-forth, the city announced Wednesday that the state would appropriate the funds to keep the North End station open.
New Bedford Family Dollar closing is both downtown loss and opportunity
Could a better grocery store with housing above it come to downtown?
New Bedford Harbor turns red for wastewater dye study
Officials hope the study, which involved 100 gallons of EPA-approved red dye, will help them better understand how the city’s treated sewage moves through Buzzards Bay.
ICE appears to turn focus on Fall River after over a dozen arrests in New Bedford, Dartmouth
After over a dozen arrests in the New Bedford area, ICE appears to be focusing more on Fall River late Tuesday and Wednesday. Witnesses are reporting several sightings and arrests. ICE was reportedly seen on Plymouth Avenue, Martine Street, Route 6, near the bus terminal, near…
ICE arrests at least 8 in New Bedford without releasing information on those detained
ICE agents did not contact New Bedford police about their operations, Mayor Jon Mitchell said, nor did they share any information about the people arrested. Mitchell said the detainees’ family, friends and employers have been left in the dark about the arrests.
ICE arrests surge in New Bedford area; immigrants warned to stay home
At least nine people were arrested in New Bedford and Dartmouth Tuesday, after at least 10 arrests Monday.
With ICE spotted in Fall River and at least a dozen arrested in New Bedford, Healey demands answers
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is demanding answers after ICE reportedly arrested a least a dozen individuals in New Bedford yesterday: “We have been hearing from alarmed family members and advocates in New Bedford after ICE reportedly arrested at least a dozen people yesterday.…
Suspect in Fall River teen’s fatal stabbing held without bail, agrees to extradition
The 19-year-old charged in the fatal stabbing of Fall River teen and UMass Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine was in court Monday. Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze pleaded not guilty to a fugitive from justice charge in New Bedford District Court on Monday afternoon. He was ordered…