“It’s getting colder in New Bedford, but spring will (hopefully) be here before you know it. Ballplayers in the South End will notice some upgrades at Clegg Field when Opening Day arrives next year. Recently, City DPI crews finished installing new lights at the field (the flat lights seen in …
Read More »Two locals crowned as the 70th Miss New Bedford and Miss New Bedford’s Teen
“On Saturday October 21st, two New Bedford women won scholarship prizes and the year of a lifetime – crowned as the next Miss New Bedford and Miss New Bedford’s Teen! A total of eighteen contestants competed across both competitions, with Emma Gendreau ultimately earning the title as Miss New Bedford …
Read More »Fall River couple convicted in robbery, gunning down of 36-year old New Bedford man
“A 26-year-old Fall River man pled guilty in Fall River Superior Court last Friday afternoon to the Second Degree Murder of 36-year-old Adilson Neves, who was shot to death in New Bedford in June of 2021, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. In addition to Second Degree …
Read More »New Bedford Economic Development Council offers kick-starter grants up to $10,000, deadline looms
Deadline for applications to NBEDC’s NB100! Small Business Program is Nov. 30, 2023. NEW BEDFORD, MA – The New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) is accepting applications to its NB100! program through November 30, 2023 this year. NB100! is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering entrepreneurship, fostering local wealth, and …
Read More »Massachusetts town shows support for Palestine by flying PLO flag with American, POW-MIA flags
As of Tuesday, the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s black, white, green and red flag is now flying with the POW-MIA and American flag on the town common flagpole of North Andover, Massachusetts. The decision was made despite a month of protests and resistance from residents. The idea was initially brought to …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Department says “Hello and Goodbye” to two firefighters
“Hello and goodbye… FF Nicole Bostick is working her first shift as a full-time firefighter for the Town of Lakeville. FF Bostick was hired as an on-call firefighter for LFD in February of 2022. She is a graduate of the MFA Recruit Academy and is currently completing her paramedic training. …
Read More »New Bedford police led on car pursuit, then foot chase after car catches fire
“? POLICE CHASE ? At around 10:25 pm Monday night the New Bedford Police were led on a car pursuit that turned into a foot pursuit after the suspect’s car caught on fire. The pursuit in the city’s south end, weaved through Cove Road and Rockdale Avenue with speeds surpassing …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department fire alarm activation at Titleist
“At 3:41am this morning, Communications received an automatic fire alarm activation for Titleist located at 256 Samuel Barnett Blvd. Command Unit 1 was notified en route of a fire in a large piece of machinery. Upon arrival there was visible smoke emitting from a rooftop vent. Engine 5 confirmed a …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest 21-year walking with 9mm pistol allegedly tucked in waistband
“NEW BEDFORD – Detectives have seized an illegal firearm and placed a New Bedford man under arrest for carrying it. Sgt. Jarrod. Gracia, of the department’s Gang Unit, had received information about a male possessing a firearm. The male was identified as Mr. CURTIS MONTEIRO, 21, of New Bedford. On …
Read More »OPINION: “The Fairhaven/NewBedford bridge ignores its own schedule!”
EDITOR: The bridge has never abided by the schedule in the decades I’ve lived here. It simply is what it is. I don’t mind because those guys are busting butt and what to come home after a long trip or want to head out to put food on the table. …
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