“This past Saturday, members of the New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police, Westport PD, and Dartmouth PD, participated in this year’s “Presents with Police” event. The officers were all paired up with some younger citizens and shopped for fun items to help make this year’s holiday season a special one. …
Read More »New Bedford Police respond to emergency call at local hotel, seize firearm
“NEW BEDFORD – Patrol units responding to an emergency call at a local hotel have seized an illegal firearm. On December 4th, at around 7 AM, patrol units were dispatched to the Marriot Fairfield Inn in response to an emergency call for assistance. As the officers dealt with the situation …
Read More »Plymouth Firefighters respond to sailboat en route to Florida in distress
“Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department rescued three people after their boat ran aground this morning. At approximately 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Plymouth Fire Department was informed by the Plymouth Emergency Communications Center following a 911 call reporting a sailboat that appeared to be in distress and …
Read More »Massachusetts Cancer Patients Demand Relief From Related Dental Bills
By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service Cancer patients and survivors grappling with radiation treatment aftereffects and out-of-pocket dental bills totaling thousands of dollars sought financial relief from Beacon Hill lawmakers Tuesday. Denise DeSimone, a throat and neck cancer survivor, said the lack of saliva in her mouth, caused by …
Read More »Dartmouth Police seek public’s help identifying “fly homie who did something wack”
“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs! DPD is looking for some assistance identifying this fly homie, who did something wack back in late October, when he snatched up some dope goods worth some serious skrilla, while creepin’ through one of our local home improvement joints. If you or any of your …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office welcomes 27 graduates to its ranks
“And just like that Academy 55-23 is ready to graduate tonight! Nine weeks of intense classes covering a wide range of important topics has prepared this class of 27 for their career ahead. We are looking forward to graduation tonight to celebrate the accomplishments of this hardworking class.”-Bristol County Sheriff’s …
Read More »OPINION: In support of Umass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller
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 »Protest for Israel ceasefire scheduled in New Bedford for December 10th
The following was sent to us from the rally organizers: “There will be a rally and march on Sunday, December 10th 2023 at 1 PM in downtown New Bedford, MA to demand: permanent ceasefire now, end US funding of genocide, and end Israeli apartheid. The rally and march will begin …
Read More »Wareham Police Department announces passing of Sgt. Christopher Park
“The Wareham Police family sadly announce the passing of retired Sergeant Christopher Park. Sergeant Park served the Wareham community for over twenty-eight (28) years, before retiring in 2018. Throughout Sergeant Park’s career at the Wareham Police Department he served as, patrol officer, detective, and patrol supervisor. Sergeant Park will be …
Read More »New Bedford fisherman sentenced to prison for evading taxes on $1.9 million in income
“A New Bedford man was sentenced on Dec. 1, 2023 for evading taxes on income he earned as a commercial fisherman. Joaquin Sosa was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Sosa was also ordered to pay restitution …
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