COME JOIN THE PACE TEAM! CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINER Get in on the ground floor of the new PACE Workforce Development Center (WDC)! We have just opened the center in March, 2024. The Workforce Development Center houses our YouthBuild Program and our new adult program READY (Reaching Employment Access by Discovering …
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“Our academy participated in Use of Force training this week. Recruits have spent time doing classwork and participating in practical lessons learning about handcuffing, OC spray, report writing, and landmark court cases surrounding use of force. In the pictures below, recruits practiced proper handcuffing skills to be used to stabilize …
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Bristol Community College’s Annual 2024 Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition will feature selected works from all Fine Art and Graphic Design Studio courses. The public is invited to see the talent from greater New Bedford students as they proudly display their works and designs. When: April 25–May 18, 2024 …
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Justin Chappell, a Former Weymouth Police officer, is facing federal charges in relation to a police brutality incident which was caught on police body-cams. The incident occurred on July 2nd, 2022 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. According to police reports, Chappell and other patrolmen responded to a report of an intoxicated man, …
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“Shortly before 1:00am on Saturday April 6, Engine Company 5 responded to a single family residence on Acushnet Avenue in Sassaquin for a 24 year old female in labor. Upon entering the residence, they observed mom actively delivering a baby. The crew of Engine 5 assisted with the remainder of …
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“Reminder From Cemetery Board on Decorations: New Bedford cemeteries are solemn and dignified environments for the families and loved ones of those no longer with us. After a number of complaints from members of the public with loved ones at rest in City cemeteries (Rural Cemetery, Pine Grove Cemetery, and …
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“MEDICAL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE: The New Bedford Health Department has free medication organizers, sharps disposal containers, and medicine deactivation and disposal bags available for the public. With support from the state’s Public Health Excellence program, these supplies are available ament-offers-free-mt no cost. Stop by our office at 1213 Purchase Street in …
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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 …
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“Welcome to the world baby Annabelle! Firefighters bear witness to many heartbreaking and disheartening situations. The weight of the cumulative experiences can be overwhelming for even the most resilient responders. And then something like this happens…Little Annabelle is not only a gift to her family but also to the responders …
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“The Association would like to commend the hard work of our members who braved the elements during this week’s storm that rocked our state with high winds, rain, snow, and flooding. As always the men and women of the Massachusetts State Police did not hesitate to answer the call, putting …
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