Suspect Sought in New Bedford Break-In
New Bedford Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect that may have been involved in a house-break. Detective Captain Steve Vicente says somebody broke into a home at the 700...
View ArticleSRTA Proposes Fare Changes, Seniors Not Happy
Younger people are pleased with, while senior citizens are balking at the bus fare changes proposed by SRTA. Southeastern Regional Transit Authority administrator Erik Rousseau explained the changes as...
View ArticleThree Charged in Fall River Elderly Neglect Case
Three members of the same Fall River family have pleaded guilty to failing to properly take care of an elderly relative who died in a hospital suffering from severe bed sores and malnourishment....
View Article"Cans Across The Park" Will Once Again Help Our Furry Friends
We are gearing up for our annual food drive "Cans Across The Park" this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The food we collect will go to the Red Cross and the United Way of greater New Bedford. Read...
View ArticleOver 2,000 Turkey Dinners Prepped and Delivered by New Bedford Area Volunteers
While many of us are sitting down to a home-cooked meal with all the fixings this Thanksgiving, there are a number of families throughout Greater New Bedford that won't have that luxury. That's why a...
View ArticleList Of Shoveling Help
Do you need some help shoveling after this storm or do you know somebody that does? Take a look at our list of people that are willing to lend a hand. You can sign up here if you need somebody to come...
View ArticleSabra Hummus Recalled
(The first 16 seconds of the video pertain to the recall) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported on Wednesday that the Sabra Dipping Co. is recalling 30,000 cases of hummus due to possible...
View ArticleMattapoisett Man Accused of Stealing $100K From Elderly Woman
A Mattapoisett man is facing charges alleging he stole over $100,000 from an elderly woman in the town. In a written release, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz announced that 31-year-old...
View ArticleNew Bedford Organizations Making Seniors Aware of Benefits
New Bedford's Council On Aging and Coastline Elderly Services are teaming up to deliver financial benefits to local seniors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that only 2 out of every 5...
View ArticleDoor-to-Door Suspect May Have Been Seen in Dartmouth
Fairhaven Police recently posted a notice on their Facebook page warning residents about a woman who may be targeting elderly residents.... Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleCoastline And 4C Get Grant From Tufts
A grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation will help ensure that there are more healthy food options for the region's elderly population.... Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleLost PA Man Found in Freetown State Forest
An elderly man from Pennsylvania was rescued after getting lost in the Freetown State Forest Friday morning, according to a press release from the Fall River Police Department. Continue reading…
View ArticleOur Elderly And Veterans Deserve More
It is appalling the way we treat our seniors and veterans. State Representative Alan Silvia (D-Fall River), House Vice Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Veteran's Affairs tells me many...
View ArticleBristol County D.A. Quinn Raises Awareness on Elderly Abuse
May is National Elder Law Month, and elder abuse is something Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn takes very seriously. In a press conference Wednesday, District Attorney Quinn says elder...
View ArticleDA: Fall River Woman Stole $120K From Elderly Woman
A Fall River woman is being arraigned today for allegedly stealing over $120,000 from an elderly woman. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says 60-year-old Kathleen King was indicted last...
View ArticleNew Bedford Man Charged With Stealing $60K from Elderly Grandfather
A 33-year-old New Bedford man accused of taking advantage of his elderly grandfather and stealing more than $60,000 from him was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail last week after being arrested and...
View ArticleFour SouthCoast Communities Receive Fire Education Grants
Four SouthCoast communities are getting over a total of $34,000 in assistance with educating both children and the elderly about fire awareness. The funds are coming through Student Awareness of Fire...
View Article[RICHARD] Planning Makes Surrendering The Keys Easier For Older Folks
The time to have "the talk" about giving up the driver's license is not when your parents are a danger. And, when the time does come there needs to be an agreed to plan. An 84 year old woman recently...
View ArticleSandwich Crash Claims Lives of Two Elderly Pedestrians
Police say two elderly women who were hit by a minivan in Sandwich Monday have died. Sandwich Police Lt. Joshua Bound says officers responded to a report of two people hit in the street around 1:35...
View ArticleAcushnet Man Arrested After Allegedly Abusing Elder, Ramming Police Cruiser
ACUSHNET - A tip from the Dartmouth Police Department leads to the arrest of an Acushnet man. Acushent Police say fellow officers in Dartmouth alerted them to an 88-year-old Acushnet person that...
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