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Earlier this summer , the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife urged bird lovers to take down their bird feeders, including hummingbird feeders, and empty their bird baths as they investigated a mysterious illness that was killing songbirds along the East Coast. Places along the mid-Atlantic including New Jersey and Pennsylvania were reporting an uptick in sick and dying songbirds, noting eye swelling and discharge as a common factor. This week, researchers say they now believe the deaths were not linked to a bird-to-bird virus, but rather the result of birds ingesting cicadas, also...

Why This New Bedford Restaurant Has Money Pinned to the Ceiling You walk into the popular West End Grill on Rockdale Avenue in New Bedford, order an amazing breakfast or lunch, and notice money stuck to the ceiling. Sometimes it has written on it the name and the date the people were there; other times with personal messages written across the bill. Some bars and eateries that feature this never take their currency down, but at the West End Grill, the money is taken down every year, and for a good cause. "When my son was born, he had open heart surgery," said West End Grill manager Michelle...

Just when you thought teaching your dog “stay” was impressive, wait until you hear about this new, hip trend in the dog community that involves skateboards and safety equipment. More and more dog owners are taking their dogs to a different kind of training class where they learn how to skateboard. It sounds silly at first, but after talking with the professionals, it turns out that it can be very beneficial for your furry best friend, especially if your dog hasn’t responded well to obedience training in the past. Melissa Viera, owner and operator of MJ’s Pet Training Academy in Acushn...

Anastasia O’Brien is no stranger to the lengths that pet owners go to for their beloved animals. In March of 2017, she traveled to New York to pick up her rescue cat, Hudson. She knew that she wanted a pet that was considered hard to adopt and would provide a loving home for him or her. Hudson was the lucky cat that day. “She was stunning,” O’Brien said. “I couldn’t stop staring at her when I got her picture and knew she was the right fit.” Photo Contributed by Anastasia O'Brien After three and a half years together, Hudson unexpectedly passed away in August of 2020. The loss wa...

Tiverton Woman Allegedly Stole Nearly $1 Million from Employers NEW BEDFORD — A Tiverton woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing just under $1 million from a New Bedford law firm where she worked, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. District Attorney Thomas Quinn III announced in a June 9 press release that 54-year-old Nadine Santos was indicted by a Bristol County Grand Jury on 14 counts of larceny over $1,200 after an investigation by the Financial Crimes Unit. Santos was arraigned in Fall River Superior Court on May 19, with bail set at $3,000. According ...