“On Wednesday afternoon at around 12:53 pm, Easton Police received a call for service from two Summer Street residents stating that they had located a human skull in the stream/creek by their house. When police arrived on scene yesterday, they observed the item and determined it was likely a human …
Read More »New Bedford Police make largest seizure of cocaine in the history of department
“New Bedford, MA — On May 1st, Detective Jonathan Miranda concluded his investigation into a cocaine delivery service, which culminated in the execution of three search warrants. One for 385 Farm St., apartment #2, one for 189 Deane St., apartment #1, and one for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee connected …
Read More »Family Fest returns to New Bedford: a Day of Fun and Connection for the Whole Family
Get ready to mark your calendars for a day of family-friendly fun and exploration at the annual Family Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 1pm at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center. Presented by PACE Child Care Works, Greater New Bedford Youth Alliance, New Bedford Birth to 3rd …
Read More »Acushnet Fire & EMS hold live fire training exercises at New Bedford Fire Department’s facilities
“Enormous thanks to New Bedford Fire Department for the use of their Live Fire Prop and the staffing they provided for the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department to participate in live fire training evolutions! The training provided gave valuable insight and practice to our members to keep our skills sharp! …
Read More »Town of Acushnet welcomes two female firefighters to the department
“Congratulations to our two newest firefighters! Paige and Emily graduated last evening from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call Volunteer Recruit Training Program, Class #111 held at the Bridgewater Fire Academy. The ceremony was held in the Horace Mann Auditorium within Boyden Hall at Bridgewater State University. This 15 week program …
Read More »Red panda lovers can now watch New Bedford’s cutest family on live-stream
“New Bedford, Massachusetts: For the last five years, guests at the Buttonwood Park Zoo have been delighted by the adorable antics of the red pandas that call the Zoo home. Now, thanks to a partnership with local IT company, Micro Technology Solutions, Inc in Fairhaven, those same red pandas are …
Read More »Southcoast Health welcomes Azorean nursing students through the ‘Bridging the Atlantic’ program
“Fall River, Mass. – Nursing students from the University of the Azores School of Health visited Charlton Memorial Hospital as part of UMass Dartmouth’s participation in the Bridging the Atlantic (BTA) exchange program. “We were delighted to have these nursing students visit Charlton Memorial to learn how Southcoast Health is …
Read More »New athletic field opens at New Bedford High School!
“Congrats to the New Bedford High School Community on the new athletic field, and thanks to the coaches, admins, students and City officials who helped us cut the ribbon and officially open this brand new field Tuesday morning. “New Bedford’s student-athletes deserve first-rate athletic facilities,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said at …
Read More »New Bedford Senior Center returning to Buttonwood, social day care shifting to Brooklawn, Hazelwood
“NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park will once again be home to a traditional senior center. The New Bedford Council on Aging is shifting Adult Social Day Care services from Buttonwood Park to the Brooklawn Community Center in the North End and the Rosemary Tierney Community Center at Hazelwood Park in …
Read More »Madeiran folkloric group to mesmerize audiences at New Bedford’s 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
“New Bedford, Massachusetts: The annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the largest Portuguese festival in the United States, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated performance of the acclaimed folkloric group from Madeira, Portugal, Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha. Scheduled to take place from August 1st to …
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