“Centro de Ayuda y Esperanza Latina, Inc. today announced a grant award of $15,000 from Southcoast Community Foundation. Centro de Ayuda y Esperanza Latina, Inc. (CAEL) is a community-based nonprofit organization with a mission to engage, educate, empower, and mobilize the Hispanic and Latino communities for positive social change. CAEL …
Read More »New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament announces 2024 Music Headliner: “Badfish”
“Our 2024 Feast Headliner will be…..Badfish! The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and …
Read More »New Bedford’s 2024 “Day of Portugal”: 4 days of dance, music, activities, shopping, delicious food!
“This year we will celebrate the 26st year of the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities on June 6, 7, 8 and 9th . Thursday, June 6 will be the raising of the flag in front of City Hall at 6:30 P.M. The program includes students from the …
Read More »NBA Hall Of Famer And Boston Celtics Legend Bill Walton Has Died
**In Memoriam: Bill Walton (1952–2024)** The basketball world mourns the loss of a true legend as Bill Walton, former NBA player and beloved Boston Celtics figure, has passed at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 5, 1952, in La Mesa, California, Walton’s passion …
Read More »Massachusetts House Passes Comprehensive Veterans Legislation
The following is a press release from Representative Christopher Markey: Representative Christopher Markey joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing H4661 – “An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans (HERO Act).” The legislation supports veterans by increasing their eligible tax credits and state benefits while modernizing …
Read More »Massachusetts Man Who Allegedly Used Stolen Identity of Deceased Individual to Work for Local Fire Department Arrested on Federal Charges
A man whose true identity is unknown was arrested yesterday for allegedly using the stolen identity of a deceased individual to obtain government-issued identification documents, employment, and professional certifications. John Doe, age unknown, of Quincy, was charged with one count each of false statement in a passport application and aggravated …
Read More »Special Olympics athletes show off their skills at New Bedford High School during districtwide event
“Districtwide SPECIAL OLYMPICS was held at New Bedford High School on Friday. The Andrea McCoy Field was the scene of multiple stations and activities. Athletes from all three middle schools and high school competed. Congratulations, athletes!”-New Bedford Public Schools. All photos by New Bedford Public Schools:
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department, Hazmat responds to ammonia alarm activation on Fish Island
“On Saturday morning at 10:30am, the NBFD responded to NORPEL, located at 4 Fish Island for an anhydrous ammonia alarm activation. Command Unit 2 arrived on scene and reported an anhydrous ammonia leak inside the building. Fire crews evacuated the building and confirmed all personnel were accounted for. The Hazardous …
Read More »New Bedford father seeks public’s help finding missing child
“I am his father and have full legal custody of him. His name is Shia and he took off about 9am on Thursday and was last seen at Brooklawn Park basketball courts about 1pm during the rain storm. He had on white and black Nike dunks, gray and black Jordan …
Read More »Marion Fire/EMS respond to early Saturday morning crash
“Marion Fire/EMS responded to 195 for a motor vehicle crash. One person was transported to a local Hospital. Responding units: • C-1 • A-1-2 • E-1-3.”-Marion Fire/EMS. Marion Fire/EMS photo. Marion Fire/EMS photo.
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