“This week, we bid a very fond farewell to our beloved Animal Ambassador, Bitti! Bitti, the 2-year-old Fennec Fox, joined us when he was just six months old after being born at the Naibi Zoo. Since then, he has delighted local students and our ZooCrew kiddos with his amazing adaptations …
Read More »Massachusetts health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito samples
“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 today by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory in mosquito samples collected on August 30 in …
Read More »Good Samaritans, Cohasset Police come to the call of distressed deer
“The Cohasset Police Department were called to the Parker Avenue Boat Ramp for a rather peculiar call for service, a deer on a boat. Two young men were out enjoying the calm waters near Minot Light around 1:30PM when they saw something frantically splashing in the water. The men investigated …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 4, 2023 – September 8, 2023
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 4, 2023 – September 8, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observation of Labor Day. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …
Read More »City of New Bedford acquires equipment for detecting nuclear terrorist, radiological threats
“In a significant stride toward enhancing safety and security, the City of New Bedford has acquired state-of-the-art radiological detection equipment, thanks to the Securing the Cities (STC) program funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). The STC program, spanning five years, is a vital …
Read More »City of New Bedford announces preliminary municipal election date, mail-in ballots available
“The Board of Election Commissioners advises the public that absentee/mail-in ballots for the Preliminary Municipal Election are now available. Any voter can request to receive a ballot by mail, can vote absentee in the Election Office during regular business hours, or can Vote Early in person. The Election Office is …
Read More »City of New Bedford welcomes replica of Portuguese explorer’s tall ship, Nao Trinidad
“Destination New Bedford and Pope’s Island Marina welcome Nao Trinidad, a replica of the 16th-century tall ship that sailed with Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet that circumnavigated the world. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s historic trip. “While at port, the ship is a floating museum and people …
Read More »Popular New Jersey based “Acai Bowl” shop is coming to Dartmouth!
New Jersey’s original acai shop “Playa Bowls” will be opening soon in Dartmouth! It will be located within the Dartmouth Towne Center shopping plaza at 380 State Rd Unit 406 (what used to be “Yogurt City”). There is no official date set for the grand opening, but we will most …
Read More »Massachusetts Police Department wants you to help name their police pup
“? THE PRINCETON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING YOUR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE!!!? This pup needs a name! We are requesting your help with naming our newest member of the Police force. This little guy will be reporting for duty very shortly. He will be attending the Puppy Police Academy and as soon …
Read More »MassDoT day-time inspections of Fairhaven/New Bedford Bridge to cause delays
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will conduct daytime bridge inspections in New Bedford. Between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, MassDoT crews will perform inspections on Route 6 over Route 18 north that will require temporary traffic changes. Drivers should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution when traveling …
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