Announcements

Absentee, Mail-In Ballots Now Available for State and Congressional Primary. “NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Elections Commission is gearing up for the State and Congressional Primary election on Sept. 3, including announcing changes to two Ward 3 polling locations and the availability of absentee and mail-in ballots. Based on voter feedback, …

“When landlords allow their properties to fall into disrepair and become blight on the neighborhood, the City may come in after necessary notice and clean the property, and then place a lien on it. In Fiscal 2024, the City performed 33 of these clean-ups and placed $31,763.34 worth of tax …

FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, MIDDLETOWN, NEW BEDFORD, SWANSEA and WAREHAM — Southcoast Health is pleased to announce the not-for-profit community health system welcomed five new providers in June. These providers are joining various specialties including, Family Medicine, the Hospitalist Program, Internal Medicine, and Medical Weight Loss. Brian Bonenfant, PA | Family Medicine 479 Swansea Mall …

“New Bedford Fire Department chaplain Mike Racine blessed the department’s newest apparatus this afternoon. We ordered it in the middle of the pandemic (before they became much more expensive), and it just arrived. This is a top model which will make our firefighters more effective at their work and safer …

Did you know that we have moose in Massachusetts? Moose are surprisingly elusive, especially considering their large size. They can stand up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder, with females weighting 500-700 pounds and a male weighing 600-1,000 pounds. Historically, moose roamed the forests of Massachusetts. However, by the …

“Dangerous heat and humidity is on tap Mon through Wed and there will be the risk for some afternoon and evening showers & t-storms. A cold front brings relief from the heat and humidity Thu, Fri and Sat. Our attention turns to the return of dangerous heat and humidity to …

“It is with a heavy heart that we write this post to update everyone that has shown support for the French bulldog puppy that was found, affectionately called Puppy Doe. With the generous help of the Humane Society & Shelter SouthCoast, she went in for what we had hoped to …

“New Bedford, MA – YMCA Southcoast branches are opening their doors to the public during the heat wave to keep community members cool and safe. All are welcome at the following 4 branches July 15th-17th, from the hours of 12:30-5pm. You do not need to be a YMCA member to …

WHEN: July 20th from 9am – 12pm WHERE: SERVPRO 1476 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA You can pre-register online by going here. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe shoes • Review the safety notes • Walkins Welcome • Free pizza from Dominos! …

“The New Bedford Conservation Commission is pleased to announce that the 2024 Piping Plover Nesting Season was successful in fledging two chicks on East Beach! These two chicks are only the second and third chicks to be born in New Bedford in modern times. This success is due to the …