BOSTON— State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport) and State Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (D-New Bedford), co-chairs of the Portuguese American Legislative Caucus (PALC), are pleased to announce that the 42nd annual Heritage Day of Portugal will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Massachusetts …
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The following is a statement from Sen. Markey’s Office. “Senate budget reconciliation bill that passed in the dead of night added $70 billion more for ICE, CBP, while doing nothing to lower costs for the American people Boston (June 5, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) released the following …
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“This week’s Fugitive Friday features Dana Snell of New Bedford, who is currently wanted on a straight warrant issued by the Wareham District Court following an investigation conducted by the Rochester Police Department Detective Bureau. The individual is ALLEGED to have committed the following offenses: Malicious Destruction of Property Over …
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New Bedford — New Bedford High School celebrated its Annual Awards Night on the eve of Graduation Day, honoring outstanding seniors during a gala ceremony. The event featured the presentation of Highest Honors, National Honor Society Medals, the Academy of Honors Pinning Ceremony, the Seal of Biliteracy Pinning Ceremony, Certificates …
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MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. — A pair of unrelated knife attacks in this Plymouth County town have left residents on edge, with authorities making arrests in both cases and one suspect now back in custody after failing to appear in court. The first incident occurred late on the night of May 21 …
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Nearly a year after city and community leaders broke ground (https://www.newbedfordguide.com/mayor-mitchell-new-bedford-cedc-break-ground-former-capitol-theater/2024/06/25) on the long-vacant Capitol Theater, the ambitious restoration project by the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) continues to move forward, transforming the historic landmark into a vibrant mixed-use hub for the North End neighborhood. The former Capitol Theater at …
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The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) announced Wednesday the opening of a new hybrid office at 1567 North Main Street, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). The move relocates services from New Bedford (closed during the pandemic) to improve access for South Coast residents. The dedicated …
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“Hanson Fire responded alongside Hanson and Transit Police Department to a train vs. vehicle collision at the Pleasant Street crossing. Our primary ambulance was already tied up on a previous call at the hospital, a Pembroke Fire ambulance was requested. Our own ambulance was able to clear the hospital and …
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Southcoast Health has announced the promotion of Dr. James Witkowski to Executive Chief of Medicine, effective immediately. A dedicated leader with deep roots in the region, Dr. Witkowski has served as Hospitalist Site Medical Director at Charlton Memorial Hospital since 2008. In that role, he guided the significant expansion of …
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BOSTON – Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) has secured significant state funding in a supplemental budget for the city of New Bedford and its surrounding towns. Without the earmarks and other state funding provided in this spending package, local property taxes would have to pay more for the municipal expenditures or …
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