Did you know that we have moose in Massachusetts? Moose are surprisingly elusive, especially considering their large size. They can stand up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder, with females weighting 500-700 pounds and a male weighing 600-1,000 pounds. Historically, moose roamed the forests of Massachusetts. However, by the …
Read More »Disturbance in south-end leads to struggle, arrest of New Bedford man with 19 adult arraignments
“NEW BEDFORD – Police have arrested a man on weapons charges following a south-end disturbance. On Sunday, July 7th, patrol officers responded to the area of David St. and Salisbury St. regarding a man who had just brandished a firearm. Upon arrival, Officer James Sullivan located the male, who he …
Read More »Dangerous heat, humidity coming to Massachusetts with heat indexes as high as 105°F
“Dangerous heat and humidity is on tap Mon through Wed and there will be the risk for some afternoon and evening showers & t-storms. A cold front brings relief from the heat and humidity Thu, Fri and Sat. Our attention turns to the return of dangerous heat and humidity to …
Read More »Young men allegedly steal bicycle from New Bedford’s Yesteryear Cyclery; reward offered
“Once again it is with heavy heart and sadness that I tell you my store was visited by some misguided youth. On Thursday of this past week, 2 young men were acting suspiciously in our main store and left, headed over to our used bike department, entered and stole a …
Read More »Wareham DNR announces passing of French bulldog “Puppy Doe” after surgery
“It is with a heavy heart that we write this post to update everyone that has shown support for the French bulldog puppy that was found, affectionately called Puppy Doe. With the generous help of the Humane Society & Shelter SouthCoast, she went in for what we had hoped to …
Read More »With “Feels Like” temps as high as 98° South Coast cooling centers opening, including New Bedford
“New Bedford, MA – YMCA Southcoast branches are opening their doors to the public during the heat wave to keep community members cool and safe. All are welcome at the following 4 branches July 15th-17th, from the hours of 12:30-5pm. You do not need to be a YMCA member to …
Read More »Operation Clean Sweep seeks volunteers for New Bedford’s Clasky Common Park, downtown area
WHEN: July 20th from 9am – 12pm WHERE: SERVPRO 1476 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA You can pre-register online by going here. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe shoes • Review the safety notes • Walkins Welcome • Free pizza from Dominos! …
Read More »Box truck flips onto SUV and a bizarre accident in Norton
At approximately 2:30pm on Thursday, Norton Police and Fire Departments, and EMS received multiple calls about a box truck that was resting on its side with part of it on top of an SUV. First responders raced to the scene of the accident on East Main Street and Burt Street …
Read More »Professional Graphic Designers Bring Exciting New Digital Art Program to New Bedford Kids!
SketchyGOichie is excited to introduce DRAW!, a 10-week art course designed to ignite the creativity of young artists aged 7-18. This program, crafted by renowned commercial artist Roger Andrews, offers a one-of-a-kind chance for kids to dive into the world of digital art with the guidance of industry pros. Roger …
Read More »2024 Piping Plover nesting season a success: birth of two chicks on New Bedford’s East Beach
“The New Bedford Conservation Commission is pleased to announce that the 2024 Piping Plover Nesting Season was successful in fledging two chicks on East Beach! These two chicks are only the second and third chicks to be born in New Bedford in modern times. This success is due to the …
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