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To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us A New Bedford construction worker, who fell from the roof of the Fairhaven home where he was working on Monday, is in critical condition this morning at Boston Medical Center,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4772541/injured-construction-worker-in-critical-condition This Q&A with Barbara Anderson, Executive Director of Citizens for Limited Taxation , is the third in a series of interviews with conservative and libertarian leaders... http://www.yourstreet.com/4773880/what-happens-next-barbara-anderson-co NEW BEDFORD — Just hours before the owner of a derelict fishing boat was to be sent to jail for 30 days, he moved the vessel Monday, through 5 a.m. fog across New Bedford Harbor... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767839/derelict-boat-s-owner-moves-vessel-to-fairhaven Amaral: of New Bedford, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, Maria (Moniz), 99, of New Bedford. Widow of Guilherme Amaral. Calling hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285... http://www.yourstreet.com/4760297/death-notices ACUSHNET — The tax bills are dispatched, the town's budget is in order and spending is being kept to a minimum, but officials guiding Acushnet's finances already face fiscal... http://www.yourstreet.com/4760292/contracts-on-the-table-in-acushnet Deep down, Acushnet's Julie Clerc knew she wasn't going to be able to play for Bridgewater State College in the NCAA Division III volleyball tournament, but she still put up a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755872/nbh-grad-earns-collegiate-honors Amaral: of New Bedford, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, Maria (Moniz), 99, of New Bedford. Widow of Guilherme Amaral. Calling hours are 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755862/death-notices FAIRHAVEN — The third annual Little Miss Blue Devil Pageant was held recently at the Fairhaven High School Performing Arts Center, drawing 18 contestants to the "Hannah Montana"... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755859/these-misses-were-really-a-big-hit Just as the city's majestic whaling ships once loomed large on the waterfront, another type of vessel is drawing attention to New Bedford Harbor and helping to stimulate the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755853/harbor-dredging-shows-good-results-as-more-bigger-cargo-ships-turn-to ACUSHNET — The alternative energy committee is focusing on solar-power possibilities as a viable way to help the town go green and reduce municipal power costs, which continue... http://www.yourstreet.com/4751378/acushnet-looking-at-alternative-energy-measures Caswell: of Middleboro, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, Helen Craig, 88. She was the widow of George W. Caswell. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the EGGER FUNERAL... http://www.yourstreet.com/4751375/death-notices MATTAPOISETT — Joan R. Warren, 84, of 2 Cedar Road died November 24, 2008 in Shrewbury Nursing Center after a short battle with cancer. http://www.yourstreet.com/4745424/joan-r-warren Last chance for 2008 flu shots http://www.yourstreet.com/4740310/acushnet-in-brief Bring the entire family on a magical journey to a land of action and drama, as the New Bedford Youth Ballet presents, The Mini-Nutcracker, Fairhaven resident, Sophia LeBlanc... http://www.yourstreet.com/4740309/fairhaven-resident-to-dance-part-of-sugar-plum-fairy-in-nb-youth-ballet NEW BEDFORD — Three voices from WAVE Books will read from their work at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Frederick Douglass Gallery of Gallery X, 169 William Street, downtown... http://www.yourstreet.com/4731859/three-voices-from-wave-books-to-read-their-work-at-gallery-x What do sweet potatoes, squash and turnips have in common with the Fairhaven and Dartmouth football teams? They're all ground-based products that come together on Thanksgiving. http://www.yourstreet.com/4731649/ground-game-dominates-for-fairhaven-dartmouth New Bedford Police are investigating a robbery at a North End bank this afternoon. Just after noon today, a white man wearing a black mask and a white hooded sweatshirt entered... http://www.yourstreet.com/4727048/police-investigating-bank-robbery-in-north-end NEW BEDFORD — A city man is being held for a dangerousness hearing after his arrest over the weekend in a stabbing incident in Acushnet. http://www.yourstreet.com/4722696/acushnet-stabbing-suspect-held-for-dangerousness-hearing Arrest reports from around SouthCoast http://www.yourstreet.com/4720094/recent-arrests-from-fairhaven-dartmouth-new-bedford ACUSHNET — Police have arrested a 23-year-old New Bedford man in connection with a stabbing Saturday night on Quaker Lane. http://www.yourstreet.com/4714262/new-bedford-man-charged-in-acushnet-stabbing NEW BEDFORD — Sanctuary Medical Aesthetics, which specializes in skin care and enhancement, opened recently at 890 Brock Ave. http://www.yourstreet.com/4710170/health-newsmakers ACUSHNET — A man was flown to Boston after sufferining multiple stab wounds on Saturday evening, police said. http://www.yourstreet.com/4709970/man-stabbed-in-acushnet ACUSHNET, Mass. -- At least one person was stabbed after a heated altercation on Quaker Lane. http://www.yourstreet.com/4712089/acushnet-stabbing-suspect-in-police-custody NEW BEDFORD — A free flu clinic for city residents who meet age or other guidelines will be operated by city health officials from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Normandin Middle School,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4691484/flu-clinic-is-today Bickford: of Middleboro, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, Joanne D. (Parker), 72. Wife of Ross C. Bickford Sr. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, with a celebration of her... http://www.yourstreet.com/4686667/death-notices NEW BEDFORD — Edmund L. Paiva, 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at The Oaks Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of the late... http://www.yourstreet.com/4668269/edmund-l-paiva-92 Amaral: of Wareham, formerly of New Bedford, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, Ermelinda (Vieira), 94. Widow of John Amaral. Calling hours are 3 to 7 tonight at CABRAL BAYLIES SQUARE... http://www.yourstreet.com/4655152/death-notices Brockton 34 New Bedford 14 BROCKTON - Coming off a 34-6 thrashing at the hands of Xaverian Sept. 28, Brockton coach Peter Colombo was unsure how his team would be playing at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4656837/boxers-retain-title-by-early-knockout FALL RIVER — Bishop George W. Coleman will award Marian Medals to 83 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Mary of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4650308/southcoast-faithful-to-receive-marian-awards WAREHAM — Ermelinda (Vieira) Amaral, 94, formerly of 76 Earle Street, New Bedford, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at Forest View Nursing Home after a long illness, surrounded... http://www.yourstreet.com/4650285/ermelinda-amaral-94 Amaral: of Wareham, formerly of New Bedford, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, Ermelinda (Vieira), 94. Widow of John Amaral. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at CABRAL BAYLIES SQUARE... http://www.yourstreet.com/4650272/death-notices Bowden: of Marion, formerly of New Bedford, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, Cecelia (Guzik), 95. Widow of Herbert Bowden. Calling hours are 6 to 8 tonight at ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285... http://www.yourstreet.com/4641494/death-notices A federal judge recently told Acushnet Co. of Fairhaven, Mass., it can no longer sell its current line of Titleist Pro V1 family of golf balls in the latest ruling of a long... http://www.yourstreet.com/4637291/judge-stops-sales-of-version-of-titleist-ball Bishop George W. Coleman will award Marian Medals to 83 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese, including Martha Bisaillon, St. Joseph Parish, Fairhaven;... http://www.yourstreet.com/4635611/locals-among-marian-medal-recipients Given the current state of the economy and tight operating budgets, Southern Mass Credit Union wanted to help local schools stock their library shelves with books. Earlier this... http://www.yourstreet.com/4635613/smcu-donates-books-to-schools NEW BEDFORD — According to local health experts, the smoking bans in Dartmouth, Fairhaven and New Bedford, enacted in January of 2000, cut heart attack rates within six months,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4631236/area-smoking-bans-credited-with-drop-in-heart-attack-rates New Bedford police are looking for suspects in a shooting. Officials tell us one victim was shot on Beetle Street shortly after eight Thursday night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4644464/shooting-beetle-street-new-bedford-ma-ma-us New Bedford police are looking for suspects in a shooting. Officials tell us one victim was shot on Beetle Street shortly after eight Thursday night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4645330/shooting-beetle-street-new-bedford-ma-us FAIRHAVEN — An 18-year-old New Bedford man was seriously injured Tuesday evening when his car slammed into the rear of a commercial tow truck that neighbors complained routinely... http://www.yourstreet.com/4622351/man-hospitalized-after-car-strikes-parked-tow-truck PTO meeting tonight at Acushnet Elementary http://www.yourstreet.com/4622340/p-t-o-meeting-tonight-at-acushnet-elementary-school NEW BEDFORD — John F. Fernandes, 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, after a long illness. He was the husband of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4614260/john-f-fernandes-91 NEW BEDFORD — Jean 'Buster' B. St. Pierre, 93, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612085/jean-b-st-pierre-93 NEW BEDFORD — Eleanor (Mendonca) Bissonnette, 73, of New Bedford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, after a long illness, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of BG John M.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612083/eleanor-bissonnette BOURNE — Benjamin P. Mattos, Sr., 84, of Bourne, MA, formerly of Fall River, MA, died at home on Nov. 1st, surrounded by family after a long illness. http://www.yourstreet.com/4612081/benjamin-p-mattos-sr NEW BEDFORD — Catherine M. (Taylor) Pimental, 86, of New Bedford died Saturday, November 8, 2008 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Abel Pimental. http://www.yourstreet.com/4612080/catherine-m-pimental CAMBRIDGE — Harvard University is considering spending cuts because the economic slowdown may reduce federal grants and the school's substantial endowment, President Drew Faust... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612079/harvard-seeking-spending-cuts-amid-economic-crisis Bissonnette: of New Bedford, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, Eleanor (Mendonca), 73. Wife of BG John M. Bissonnette. A Mass with cremated remains present will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612076/death-notices BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick is planning to dismantle the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and cut all tolls west of Route 128 except at two state border crossings, while likely... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612077/patrick-planning-to-dismantle-mass-turnpike Program: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett holds its annual Veterans Day Ceremonies at 11 a.m. at Old Hammondtown School. Col. Nancy A.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612075/area-veterans-day-activities WAREHAM — Coming to the aid of local families in need during the holiday season, the Community Resources Network (CRN), is asking for public support to help provide Thanksgiving... http://www.yourstreet.com/4612072/thanksgiving-baskets-needed