UPDATED at 6:00pm Wednesday, May 1: “He has been found and he is safe! Thank you to everyone who has helped us in any way to get him home safe ❤️” _________________________________________________________ Original Story: “Good Morning family, friends we need your help!! My dad is MISSING and a police report …
Read More »City of New Bedford reminds residents of Adopt-a-Tree program
“The City of New Bedford would like to remind residents of its Adopt-a-Tree program. The program, which kicked off in 2014 under Mayor Mitchell’s administration, invites residents to make a $150 contribution to the City of New Bedford which enables the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI) to plant a tree …
Read More »Southcoast Health to hold hiring events at hospital locations in New Bedford, Fall RIver, Wareham
“Southcoast Health is hosting three open house hiring events for Registered Nurses, CNAs, ED Technicians and Nursing Students on April 30, May 2 and May 3, 2024. There will be one event at each hospital location next week. Prospective candidates are invited to participate in on-the-spot interviews, hospital tours, and …
Read More »Massachusetts Environmental Police discover deceased 42′ Humpback Whale in Marblehead
“Massachusetts Environmental Police Boat on scene assisting IFAW and Marblehead Harbormaster with a deceased 42′ Humpback Whale off Prescott Beach Marblehead. The whale will be brought ashore for the IFAW team to perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death.”-Massachusetts Environmental Police. Massachusetts Environmental Police photo.
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters participate in Hazmat ammonia emergency response training, live drills
“On Thursday, Hazmat Technicians from the New Bedford Fire Department took part in an Ammonia Emergency Response Training & Live-Release Drill in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The training program consisted of classroom instruction and practical evolutions where the Hazmat Technicians practiced leak mitigation techniques with actual anhydrous ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia …
Read More »Massachusetts tick season has arrived: first confirmed case of deadly Powassan virus reported
Massachusetts has its first reported and confirmed case of the potentially deadly Powassan virus in Sharon. State officials are warning warns residents to take precautions against the tick-borne disease. Mass.gov explains the virus,”Powassan virus causes a rare, but often serious disease, and is spread by the bite of tiny, infected …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department to host anonymous drug takeback day
“⚠️ 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆-𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄-𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 ⚠️ Do you have any expired or unused medications you want to get rid of? Look no further! This Saturday, April 27, the New Bedford Police Department will have a manned collection site set up in the parking lot of our headquarters (871 Rockdale Avenue) from 10 …
Read More »City of New Bedford creates new position to facilitate innovation and improvement
‘Chief of Innovation and Policy Development’ Will Drive Technology and Policy Improvements for Better Municipal Services. The City of New Bedford is creating a new position that will drive innovation and reforms across City government. The Chief of Innovation and Policy Development will be a senior-level position in City government …
Read More »Southcoast Health recognized by the White House for sustainability efforts
“FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD, and WAREHAM, Mass. – On April 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized Southcoast Health for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference …
Read More »Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular performs Novel Atrial Fibrillation Treatment, first in New England
“Southcoast Health is pleased to announce the Heart and Vascular program at Charlton Memorial Hospital is the first practice in New England to perform an innovative procedure treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) with the PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) system. “This accomplishment is a credit to Southcoast Health, our providers and …
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