PACE is holding a community event on July 19th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at the PACE Community Food Center Park located at 477 Park Street, New Bedford, MA. Brooke L’Etoile, Health & Food Access Director at PACE, shared, “Join us for our 1st Annual Community Fair at the PACE Community …
Read More »Southcoast Health awards 28 scholarships to graduates from Greater New Bedford and Fall River
“At the end of the school year, local students and their families joined the Southcoast Health Ambassadors, leaders, and donors at Southcoast Health’s annual scholarship luncheon. This year, 28 scholarships were awarded to high school seniors across the region who demonstrated academic excellence and have decided to pursue higher education …
Read More »Chaplain of New Bedford, Fall River Fire Departments celebrates the “Big 6-O”
“Someone in this photo is celebrating their 60th Birthday! It’s the gentleman in the middle of the photo! Happy Birthday to Fall River and New Bedford’s Fire Chaplain Father Mike Racine. Thanks for all you do.”-New Bedford Fire Department. New Bedford Fire Department photo.
Read More »Mayor Mitchell extends New Bedford Police Chief’s contract
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell and Police Chief Paul Oliveira have agreed on a new three-year contract that keeps the head of the Police Department to 2027. “Despite a decrease in police manpower, under Chief Oliveira’s leadership, violent crime in New Bedford has continued to decline with a 58% …
Read More »UPDATE: New Bedford mother seeks public’s help locating teenage son missing since May
Updated on Wednesday, July 10 at 5:47pm: Bruno is now home safe and sound. ___________________________________________ “Hi I need help to find my son! He’s been missing since May 31 and I’m so worried. I already made missing child report and gave his picture to ‘Missing and Exploited Children.’ Can you …
Read More »OPINION: “New Bedford is not Newport! Gentrification will increase cost of intervention for homeless”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not 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. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »PACE Head Start Enrolling Now For Fall 2024 In New Bedford
Free School Readiness Program for Ages 3-5! PACE Head Start is accepting applications now for the 2024-2025 school year which will begin in September 2024. Head Start provides a free family-centered school readiness program for children ages 3-5 for income-eligible families who live in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. …
Read More »New Bedford annual Cape Verdean recognition parade route, street closures, traffic delays
Are you ready for the annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade in the City of New Bedford? Saturday is the annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade, which steps off from Buttonwood Park at 11 a.m. It travels down Union Street to Acushnet Avenue, then to Grinnell Street up to Purchase Street before …
Read More »Massachusetts DoH confirms first case of positive EEE mosquito sample from recent test in Carver
“BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in the town of Carver in Plymouth …
Read More »New Bedford Police remind residents use of fireworks will result in seizure, criminal charges
“*** 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 *** As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, the New Bedford Police Department (NBPD) would like to extend our warmest wishes for a fun and joyous holiday. Our primary goal is to ensure everyone can enjoy the …
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