Announcements

“We are thrilled to welcome two new members to the Massachusetts State Police family. Last week, members of our Mounted Unit drove to Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, to pick up two new horses, Nolan and NASA. (NASA has the white star on his forehead.) The four-year-old Percheron/Thoroughbred crossbreeds had …

“New Bedford, MA – Around Earth Day, and every day, it is important to properly handle hazardous products. If you cannot use these products for their intended purpose, or give them to someone who can, take them to Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. It is …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 22, 2024 – April 26, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Acushnet Ave from Phillips Rd to Bowles St • Main …

The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring for their September 2024 Correction Officer Academy! What does a career with the BCSO look like? Well, Correction Officers keep the jail safe for staff, visitors, and inmates. They preserve order, enforce facility rules along with all local, state and federal laws. …

“NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Community members, providers, nurses and staff gathered at St. Luke’s Hospital this morning for New England Donor Services and Southcoast Health’s annual flag-raising ceremony in recognition of Donate Life Month. Celebrated every April since 2003, Donate Life Month is a time to recognize the recipients of …

“Fishers, sometimes called “fisher cats” are one of our most misunderstood creatures. Because they are rarely seen, many people don’t know much about them, which has led to some misconceptions about their behavior. Can you separate facts from fiction? Learn why they are called fishers, why they are important to …

What: Freetown is proud to announce its annual Earth Day celebration. When: The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20th, with a rain date set for April 27th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Where: Before commencing cleanup activities, participants are urged to gather at designated pick-up points (identified …

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, real name Antone, the lead singer of the beloved music group ‘Tavares,’ has passed away at 81 years of age. His brother, Perry Lee “Tiny” Tavares, posted a photo tribute on his Facebook page Wednesday morning, with the short message, “Miss what we had.” “Pooch” suffered a …

Standard Nationwide Method Recorded About 20 Per Year. “STOW—The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ new tool for tracking lithium-ion battery fires has helped to identify 50 such incidents in the past six months, more than double the annual average detected by a national fire data reporting system, said State Fire …

“🛥𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞🛥 The City of New Bedford Police Department will be hosting a boating safety course with the assistance of the Massachusetts Environmental Police. The course is open to all New Bedford residents and surrounding communities. To register, please click here.”-City of New Bedford Police Department. City of New …