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“In recognition of his work, Fire & Life Safety Educator Firefighter Anthony Poente was selected as a 2024 recipient of the New Bedford Way Award!! Firefighter Anthony is well known throughout the community, he is an outstanding example of someone who demonstrates their commitment to public safety through prevention and …

“Each year, Local 841 member Bryce Fortes awards two graduating high school students a scholarship in honor of his cousin Kristian Rose, who tragically passed away in an auto accident in 2011. This year, the Local matched Bryce’s contribution, allowing for a $500 award to each student. Pictured are this …

“This past Sunday, June 9, was the 8th Annual Manheim New England Touch-a-Truck event. Proceeds from raffles held at the event went towards Jaxon’s Journey with a Rare Brain Tumor and Butterflies Raising Hope Fundraisers. Jaxon is a 6-year-old who has been battling Hypothalamic Hamartoma since he was 9 months …

“We held the City’s annual Longevity Service Award Ceremony on Friday at Buttonwood Park Zoo. City employees were presented with pins for reaching various years of service, and employees who went above and beyond were honored with New Bedford Way awards. Here are a couple of pictures from the event …

“NEW BEDFORD – Tom Barao grew up on Borden Street, and on most days, headed to Ashley Park to play basketball. All those days dribbling, shooting, and playing pick-up games paid off as Barao went on to become one of the best basketball players in New Bedford High School history. …

Prepare your taste buds for a journey of pure delight as the Coastal Wine Trail proudly presents its 11th Annual Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival, happening on Saturday, June 15th, at the Westport Fairgrounds. This enchanting event promises an unforgettable experience for aficionados of fine wine, artisan cheese, and delectable …

“The City of New Bedford Police Department along with the New Bedford Fire Department, and New Bedford Police Animal Control spent the late morning yesterday with consumers from Community Connections Inc. showing them around the South-End Public Safety Building! Participants had the incredible opportunity to hang out with Community Police …

“BOSTON – A New Bedford man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits. Anthony Patterson, 62, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing for Sept. 10, 2024. Patterson was charged …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 17, 2024 – June 21, 2024, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observation of Juneteenth. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • …

“BOSTON (June 12, 2024) – Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts decreased by 10 percent in 2023 – the largest single-year decline since 2009-2010 – according to preliminary data released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). There were 2,125 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in 2023, which is …