On Wednesday night, a SWAT team breached the Best Western Motel on Route 6 in Dartmouth to capture a dangerous fugitive wanted on 7 warrants. Dartmouth Police got their man, Royleton Haston, Jr., 22, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, thankfully without incident. But this unfortunately is not a unique scenario, as Dartmouth …
Read More »Southcoast Health’s Dr. Skeehan performs 500 procedures with Mako robotic arm assisted surgery technology
“FALL RIVER, Mass. – This month, Southcoast Health orthopedic surgeon Christopher Skeehan, MD reached an impressive milestone performing his 500th robotic-assisted procedure with Mako technology. The Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery is an innovative solution for orthopedic surgeons at Southcoast Health’s Charlton Memorial Hospital to help individuals suffering from painful arthritis …
Read More »Dartmouth Police seek public’s help identifying man for alleged larceny from disable person
“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs Apparently this guy is not part of “The Money Team,” as DPD is looking to identify him in connection with larceny from a disabled person over 60. If anyone has information that can help us identify him, they are strongly encouraged to either send us …
Read More »Plymouth fugitive arrested by Dartmouth Police for multiple warrants
“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police Officer Alex TISDELLE observed a vehicle at the Best Western Motel matching the description of one associated with wanted fugitive, Royleton HASTON, Jr., 22, of Plymouth, Massachusetts. HASTON, who has been the subject of several police …
Read More »New Bedford grandmother spreading awareness about social trigger for children with special needs
“Hi! Does anyone teach their families about special needs these days??? I was raised that we are all different in many ways and to not stare or make fun of others. I raise my autistic 13-year-old granddaughter Amariannah and she is the most loving and energetic person you could meet. …
Read More »Massachusetts awards $5 million to fire departments, including New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth
“STOW — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $5 million in awards to 321 Massachusetts fire departments through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program. “Every single day, firefighters across Massachusetts put themselves in harm’s way to protect their communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “They deserve our thanks and our support. …
Read More »OPINION: “MAGA minions claim Biden is soft on Iran, Gaza only to make Trump look good”
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 »Westport officers receive awards of distinguishment from New Bedford’s Prince Henry Society
“Last night Officers Jarrod Levesque and Michael Chicca were each presented with the Distinguished Service Award from The Prince Henry Society. This was for their life saving efforts on October 11, 2023. Both officers performed CPR, utilizing an AED, to save the life of an individual who had gone into …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux swears-in new round of sheriff deputies
“Last week, Sheriff Heroux swore in the 2024 Bristol County Deputy Sheriffs. The Sheriff deputizes employees from various units such as civil process, internal affairs, special investigations, K-9, and legal, as well as individuals who are POST certified and wish to perform traffic details for different police departments throughout Bristol …
Read More »7 fire departments recieve vital safety equipment including Fall River, Westport, Rochester
“I am delighted that all seven municipalities in my district received vital Firefighter Safety Equipment grant funding to protect our brave firefighting men and women. They deserve the very latest in state-of-the-art equipment to make their perilous job as safe as possible. • Fall River-$34,890 • Freetown-$15,500 • Lakeville-$18,880 • …
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