Late Monday morning there were reports of an apparent suicide at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. With no word from officials, we headed down to the area for confirmation and unfortunately came upon a scene of yellow duct tape, police officials, a hazmat crew, and several concerned citizens. Individuals on the …
Read More »Fort Rodman flag to honor Fairhaven’s Joseph “Charles” Messier, WWII Army Air Veteran
During the month of July, the 46th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Joseph “Charles” Messier, formerly of Fairhaven who passed away April 9, 2023 at the age of 101. He served proudly in the U.S. Army …
Read More »New Bedford Police hosting a community event today to address homelessness
The New Bedford Police Department is hosting an event Tuesday, July 25th from 4:30pm-6:30pm to help with homelessness and the problems surrounding the issue. The event will take place at the New Bedford Police Department’s public safety center located at 912 Brock Ave. Poverty, unemployment, and lack of affordable housing …
Read More »OPINION: “Unfair to have my friend waiting for New Bedford Housing for more than 9 years!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Often people do not want their …
Read More »Massachusetts Environmental Police officers respond to ensnared sea turtle
“Officers on patrol located a sea turtle entangled in fishing gear and were able to safely free the animal from the line. An evaluation found the turtle to otherwise be in good health and it was subsequently released. Boaters are encouraged to keep an eye out for marine mammal and …
Read More »Fall River’s ‘Forever Paws’ give abandoned New Bedford dogs ‘Opal’ and ‘Topaz’ some TLC
“Started at the bottom, now we’re here ? Talk about a glow up! Remember those two shih tzus that were found on the side of the road in New Bedford? Look at our pretty girls now! Opal (the one with more white) is a shy, nervous girl that needs some …
Read More »Massachusetts Fire Department, Animal Control respond to trapped fawn
“A deer found its way into a tight space today at the water treatment facility. Brockton Fire and Brockton Animal Control worked together to safely remove it. The members of the Brockton Fire Department train continuously for all types of incidents.”-Brockton Fire and Life Safety. All photos by Brockton Fire …
Read More »Fairhaven’s playful, sweet 7-month old Golden Doodle “Lola” looking for loving home
“We are asked many times to recommend a dog breeder. Our answer is always that we don’t recommend any of them. Lola is a 7 month old Golden Doodle. She has a birth defect that is most likely from over breeding. The breeder surrendered her when they realized that they …
Read More »City of New Bedford enforcement actions against rooming houses getting results
“In the wake of a fatal March 2023 rooming house fire on Acushnet Avenue, Mayor Jon Mitchell directed the New Bedford Fire Department to launch an aggressive enforcement program to bring the City’s remaining 19 un-sprinklered rooming house operators into compliance with a state law mandating the use of sprinkler …
Read More »UPDATED: Massachusetts State Police seek public’s help locating missing 7-year old Lowell girl
UPDATE @ 3:38PM, Monday, July 10: “We are heartbroken to report that a Massachusetts Environmental Police boat crew and MSP divers recovered Anna, the missing Lowell girl, from the Merrimack River around noon today. We and our partners from Lowell Police, the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Law Enforcement Council, and District …
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