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New Bedford · New BedfordFALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — We’re hearing from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority this morning about more delays on the South Coast Rail opening. The project to connect New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton to Boston by rail is still working on safety certifications. That means trains very likely won’t be running by July, according to the community engagement director. A representative from the MBTA, shared a statement with ABC6 about …See the Story
Safety certifications likely to hold up South Coast Rail opening
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New Bedford · New BedfordNEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — This morning in New Bedford, two teens are facing armed robbery charges after police accused them of stealing a moped. It happened at the Seabra grocery store parking lot on Rockdale Avenue. Police say 18-year-old Damian Breton and a 17-year-old boy shoved a man off his moped and drove off. Police caught up to them when they crashed and ran away. Both are charged with masked and armed robbery.
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Teens charged with shoving man off and stealing moped
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New Bedford · New BedfordNEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A Connecticut contractor is being fined for not taking steps to prevent a dock collapse that plunged five workers into the ocean, hurting two of them in October. The collapse happened off of Hervey Tichon Avenue. First responders had to rescue one of the workers from the water. The Department of Labor says inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that Mohawk Northeast Inc. of Pla…See the Story
Contractor fined $200K+ for New Bedford dock collapse
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New Bedford · New BedfordFALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Southeastern Massachusetts residents have been waiting for years for the South Coast Rail project to be finished. But they may have to wait a little longer. The new MBTA line connecting Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton to Boston was originally set to open by this summer. But Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan told 12 News that at a community meeting on Wednesday, the MBTA hinted that the project may not be completed by th…See the Story
South Coast Rail team hints project may be further delayed
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New Bedford · New BedfordFALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Prospective passengers of South Coast Rail will be left standing on the platform a bit longer as they await their first train to Boston. Director of Community Engagement Jean Fox spoke at a public meeting in Fall River on Tuesday, describing a litany of safety tests required to open MBTA’s line connecting Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton to Boston. Though residents may have already seen freight trains rumbling down…See the Story
South Coast Rail project faces series of major hurdles before completion
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New Bedford · New BedfordNEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Bill Harrison. The 79-year old New Bedford resident is getting ready to run in next week's Boston Marathon, which will be his 34th career marathon run. "I love Boston, it's one of the best marathons in the country," Harrison said. "I don't care what people say about it. It's tradition. The crowds really motivate you, from the start to the finish and it…See the Story
Hometown Hero: Bill Harrison, New Bedford
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New Bedford · New BedfordBOSTON (WWLP) - A former New Bedford man was extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom for charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection to an alleged romance scheme.
Wife of meth trafficker pleaded guilty in Massachusetts court to money laundering conspiracy According to the Department of Justice in Boston The 39-year-old Chukwunonso “Douglas” Umegbo, a/k/a James Abbott, a/k/a Michael Philips, a/k/a Richard Arma…See the Story
Former Massachusetts man sent to prison for romance scheme of more than $550K
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New Bedford · New BedfordA former resident of New Bedford who pleaded guilty in January to numerous counts of fraud for running a series of “romance scams” has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison, acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua S. Levy’s office announced. Chukwunonso “Douglas” Umegbo, 39, who also went by the names James Abbott, Michael Philips, and Richard Armani, pleaded guilty to six counts of making a false statement to a bank, two coun…See the Story
Former Mass. man sentenced for running 'romance scams'
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