The New Bedford Police Department will be hosting its final community outreach event of the summer this Thursday, August 10th. It will take place at Riverside Park (297 Belleville Ave) from 12pm-2pm. This family friendly event will have many resource tables set up with FREE giveaways! Most of the agency …
Read More »“OPINION: “Donald Trump will never see the inside of a prison cell!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not necessarily 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. Often people do not want their …
Read More »Bishop Stang taps Fairhaven native Jacob Ashworth as new boys basketball head coach
“Bishop Stang High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Ashworth as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach. Fairhaven native and current Assistant Coach at WPI, Coach Ashworth will bring experience as an outstanding player and coach to his new position. Having a standout career at Bourne High …
Read More »Union: Arbitrator Ruling a Victory for Massachusetts Troopers Over “Tyranny”
Sam Doran State House News Service The president of the State Police union took a victory lap Monday morning after an arbitrator ruled in favor of seven troopers who had remained on unpaid leave after claiming a religious exemption from mandated COVID-19 vaccination two years ago. Against a backdrop of …
Read More »Could New Bedford transform Kings Highway like Fall River’s South Coast Marketplace?
Kings Highway has been a hot button topic of discussion as of late, specifically the old “Newport Creamery” building which has been vacant for quite some time. A resident posted in the New Bedford Facebook group wondering why the building is still vacant after so many years. “When will someone …
Read More »New Bedford residents can voice concerns and meet with Mayor Mitchell this week
Have a question, concern, or just want to speak with New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell in person? You will get the opportunity to do so this week! Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, August 9th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Palace Pizza & More located at …
Read More »Delays expected as MassDoT does bridge construction work in New Bedford
MassDOT will be doing construction work on the bridge that carries Rockdale Ave over Highway 140 in New Bedford. Construction will take place Sundays-Thursdays from 8pm-5am and is expected to finish on August 18th. At least 1 lane will remain open at all times, but drivers should expect delays as …
Read More »Fairhaven Firefighter Maggie Rocha raises $7,000 for cancer research and treatment
“This year our Sister, Fairhaven Firefighter Maggie Rocha rode 186 miles as part of the 2023 Pan-Mass Challenge with Team Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts! Maggie personally raised over $7,000 for cancer research and treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Maggie, we are so proud of you and all that you …
Read More »Man tips New Bedford bartenders with $5 scratch ticket and they hit big!
They won how much??? Is what a man might be saying to himself right now after he tipped a couple scratch tickets to the hard working bartenders at Knuckleheads Bar and Grill in New Bedford. A $5 scratch ticket he gave them ended up hitting for $10,000! Knuckleheads posted on …
Read More »City of New Bedford hard at work on planned improvements to Ashley Park
“The City of New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development and New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches are hard at work on planned improvements to Ashley Park. After visioning sessions with neighborhood residents, landscape architect firm Crowley Cottrell developed the plan to transform this important public space in the …
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