“Fire Chief Jamie Desautels and Police Chief Richard DiPersio report that the Hudson Fire and Police Departments responded Tuesday to a two-alarm fire at the Department of Public Works’ fleet garage. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, at about 5 p.m., emergency crews learned of a fire in the fleet garage, 1 …
Read More »OPINION: “Supreme Court: Save democracy and your reputation by denying Trump immunity!”
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 »20-year old New Bedford man charged with narcotics, weapon offenses by Yarmouth Police
“SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. – Yarmouth Police Detectives stopped a car for speeding Monday afternoon near the Bass River Bridge. During the stop, detectives observed signs of drug distribution and deployed a narcotics detection canine. K9 Gauge located a quantity of crack cocaine on the passenger, Jatee Burch, 20, of New …
Read More »Positive New Bedford: EMTs add kindness to job duties
“It’s not a part of the job description, nor is it in our protocols. It’s kindness and willingness to help someone who may need it. Congrats to the crew of Medic 2 for showing what professionalism and public service look like. Shoveling a driveway goes a long way. Thanks for …
Read More »New Bedford’s “Strikes For Hope” to help South Coast kids, adults with food, furniture, and more
“Dartmouth, MA (February 13, 2024) – On Sunday, March 10, 2024, My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting Strikes for Hope, a bowling event for families, colleagues, and friends to support the mission of My Brother’s Keeper. What: Strikes for Hope, bowling fundraising event. Who: My Brother’s Keeper Where: Hosted at …
Read More »Massachusetts woman encourages housing of migrants, “It’s like having my own personal chef”
A Massachusetts woman has taken the internet by storm after sharing her experience housing migrants in her own home. She is hosting a family of Haitian migrants and told reporters it is like having her own “personal chef” in the house. Lisa Hillenbrand told NBC 10 Boston “They are hard-working, …
Read More »Massachusetts officials monitoring critically endangered right whales after pod appears
“On Monday, February 12, 2024, the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) Patrol Boat Thomas Paine was underway in Cape Cod Bay when they located this pod of critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW). This patrol was part of the Massachusetts Environmental Police’s conservation efforts to protect the critically endangered North …
Read More »Nor’easter update on New Bedford parking ban, trash delay, off-street parking, getting sand
“STORM UPDATE: Parking Ban, Trash Delay, City Offices Closed • There will be a parking ban starting at 12 a.m. Tuesday. Visit the below link for a list of streets and areas that have single- and double-sided parking bans, as well as a list of public lots that are available …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools closed February 13, 2024 due to looming nor’easter
“In anticipation of the upcoming winter storm projections for tomorrow, all New Bedford Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. No afterschool activities. No NBHS Evening Extension Registration. Essential staff, such as custodians and facilities personnel, are required to report as scheduled. No school …
Read More »New Bedford Detectives raid north end residence, charge one with trafficking Fentanyl, cocaine
NEW BEDFORD – Narcotics detectives have placed a local man under arrest following a drug raid at his residence. On Saturday, February 10th, Detective Jonathan Miranda concluded an investigation into a cocaine distribution operation being conducted out of an apartment on Phillips Ave. The target of the investigation was 35-year-old …
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