“New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Buttonwood Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of two Canada Lynx kittens, one male, one female, on May 4th, 2024. This is the first successful litter for eleven-year-old female Canada lynx, Sylvie and thirteen-year-old male, Hutch. Born covered in fur, but with closed ears …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell announces New Bedford’s July 4th Fireworks Show!
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Sponsored by Claremont Companies and Taunton Federal Credit Union, the fireworks will be staged from a barge located off the State Pier …
Read More »OPINION: “New Bedford mayor doesn’t want homeless encampents, but forcing sober homes to close!”
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 »Worcester man allegedly tries to stab mall worker, steal fragrances, jumps into pond to evade police
“On Friday June 21, 2024, at approximately 6:00PM Auburn Police Dispatch received a call from a frantic male party reporting that another male attempted to stab him with a knife at the Auburn Mall. The victim who was identified as an employee at the Auburn Mall, informed Auburn Police Dispatchers …
Read More »PACE Can Help Greater New Bedford Residents Struggling With Rent And Housing Issues
Struggling to pay rent or mortgage due to financial hardships? The PACE Housing Opportunity Center is here to help. 🤝 Their dedicated team provides one-on-one guidance to match programs to individual needs. The PACE team is committed to helping families and individuals keep their homes and maintain stability during challenging …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell, New Bedford CEDC break ground on former Capitol Theater
Project Will Act As Anchor to Acushnet Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization. “NEW BEDFORD – When it opened more than 100 years ago as the first New Bedford theater built specifically for screening movies, the Capitol Theater was a cornerstone for social life and culture on Acushnet Avenue. The theater shuttered around …
Read More »Police respond to separate ‘shots fired’ incidents, searching for wanted New Bedford man
“NEW BEDFORD – Police responded to two separate incidents of shots fired last night and are so far seeking to place one male into custody. Last night at around 1 AM, police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of the Summer St./Weld St. intersection. Upon arrival, they discovered …
Read More »New Bedford’s first-responders 2nd Annual “Hero’s Cup” softball tournament to benefit local charity
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Read More »New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development’s Kevin Fraga recognized
“Congratulations to New Bedford Way Award Winner Kevin Fraga, Office of Housing and Community Development! As a Construction Manager, Fraga plays a part in practically all of the office’s impactful projects, including park renovations, housing developments, and homeowner repair projects. He’s the one behind the scenes who keeps many different …
Read More »Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Director to migrants: “Our Shelters Are Full”
By Colin A. Young State House News Service Gov. Maura Healey sent her emergency assistance czar and others to the southern U.S. border this week to spread the message that Massachusetts shelters are full and can’t continue to take in migrant families who cross the border. State Emergency Assistance Director …
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