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PACE Head Start is looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:

• BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field. EEC Director II qualified, supervision skills and experience in working with young children preferred, experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred
• Knowledgeable about social-emotional development, child behavior, and using the Pyramid Model approaches to create plans that support self-regulation and pro-social intervention techniques for pre-school aged children
• Able to plan and implement small group activities for at-risk children to support age appropriate problem-solving skills and social-emotional literacy
• Oversee the referral system with a Mental Health Consultant, complete child assessments, and collect weekly data to support interventions
• Able to work with educators to support classroom intervention strategies, improve classroom climate, and provide coaching and mentoring to develop targeted skills
• Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.

The candidate for this position will provide care to children at one of our New Bedford sites. To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.

Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.

Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.

SALARY: $27.87 – $30.37 per hour, 30-40 hours per week, 46 – 52 weeks per year

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org – Open until filled

In a Facebook post earlier today it was announced that Krave Restaurant and Bar was closing its doors. The site of the former Chuck’s China Inn had been remade over the past couple of years with mixed results. Here is the entirety of the post:

“Dear Valued Patrons,
It is with a mix of emotions that we share this heartfelt message with our cherished Krave community. After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close Krave Restaurant and Bar.

This journey has been incredibly rewarding, thanks in no small part to the unwavering support and loyalty of customers like you. Your patronage has been the heartbeat of Krave, and for that, we extend our deepest gratitude.

We want to express our appreciation for the memories shared, the laughter echoing through our walls, and the joyous moments celebrated. Your support has been the cornerstone of our establishment, and we are profoundly grateful for the relationships formed within these walls.
To our staff that stood with us throughout our journey we appreciate your dedication and loyalty even through our struggles. It didn’t go unnoticed.
As we say goodbye, please know that your presence and support have left an indelible mark on our hearts. We are immensely thankful for the privilege of serving you and being a part of your lives.

This chapter may be closing, but the memories and connections forged will forever remain a cherished part of Krave’s legacy. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.”

With heartfelt appreciation,
The Ownership and Staff of Krave Restaurant and Bar

Come join one of the area’s largest employers!

No weekends! Schedule is: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Up to $1,000 signing bonus for new hires (paid out at 30, 60 and 90 days) ask more details!

Hourly rate starting at $19 or $20 depending on MAP certification. Medical insurance starting at $30 weekly.
Click HERE to apply.

LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role as a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals in creating meaningful opportunities to fully participate in the running of their home and become fully immersed in the communities in which they live.
The day to day operations of the residential home will reflect an environment that values respect, dignity, and privacy.
Direct support professionals recognize the unique gifts, preferences and needs of each person supported.
They partner with them in making informed decisions and everyday choices about their finances, well-being, relationships, and employment
Assist all individuals with their daily needs and ensure that all activities are reflective of their choices.
A full job description is available upon interview.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Driver’s license
Once hired, must attend LifeStream orientation and trainings.
Access to a vehicle

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

No experience is required to qualify for these positions. You need a high school diploma or GED

LifeStream provides community-based services that support individuals in attaining greater independence, promising opportunities, and lives that are meaningful and fulfilling on their own terms.

To see available positions visit www.lifestreaminc.com/careers

As seen on the CARE Southcoast Facebook page:

Lets find these deserving cats a new FUREVER home for the holidays!
Mouse & Chipmunk are still looking for their forever home! They have been in the care of Care, Southcoast since 6/13/22 – 497 days!!??

Mouse (little brown nose and white stripe on shoulder): Sweet, intelligent, food motivated, talkative. Mouse is a very smart little lady, she loves to play, especially with laser pointers. She learns very quickly and will come running across the house if she hears the laser pointer being picked up. She is hand shy and will require acclimation time in her new home. I am very confident she will bond with people but it will take a lot of time, she moves away when you reach out to pet her but doesn’t run away. Very happy to be touched if you have churus or other delectable treats. She absolutely needs a kitty companion in her new home, she loves to snuggle. Willing to be touched if next to another confident cat.

Chippy (chipmunk): sweet, skittish, talkative, inquisitive. Chippy is a beautiful small cat who likes to spend her time grooming and wrestling her sister. She is very cat oriented and a little more hand shy than her sister. She likes to be around you and will sit on the couch next to you but prefers not to be touched until she really gets to know you.

If you would like to meet the bonded pair you can do so during open hours (Wednesday’s from 6-8pm and Saturday’s from 10-1). If you would like to adopt Mouse and Chipmunk please click the link below to our online adoption application. APPLY HERE: LINK: https://form.jotform.com/200997587139168?fbclid=IwAR3dJgxAuDl1bW2oMWXathRaikANR6JK0IsqX1Ew9vtpo-oyVA_zWtywzEY
? courtesty of Jessica Charron photography

Leida Rodrigues of New Bedford has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the $2,000 Sandra M. Cabral Nursing Scholarship. Congratulations!

Leida, currently a Personal Advocate at one of LifeStream’s community-based residences, knew early on that she wanted a career in the healthcare field. Following her graduation from New Bedford High School she enrolled at Bristol Community College where she received an associate degree in health studies and science while also working as a Health Unit Coordinator at Saint Luke’s Hospital. Leida is currently enrolled at Laboure College of Healthcare in Milton, Massachusetts where she is pursuing an associates degree in nursing to become a Registered Nurse. Additionally, she was a member of a Cape Verde medical mission team last April, and currently serves on the New Bedford Opioid Task Force.

Leida resides in New Bedford with her two children.

“Leida’s academic background, work experience, and passion for the individuals she supports make her an ideal candidate for this scholarship,” said LifeStream President/CEO Bonnie Mello. “We are thrilled to assist Leida in her healthcare career journey.”

The scholarship, established in 2000, honors the noteworthy contributions to the field of nursing made by former LifeStream employee Sandra M. Cabral who was a registered nurse and nursing coordinator. Reflecting Cabral’s career and LifeStream’s mission, the $2,000 scholarship is offered to enhance the quality of medical support available to people with disabilities living in community settings.

LifeStream provides community-based services that support individuals in attaining greater independence, promising opportunities, and lives that are meaningful and fulfilling on their own terms. Lifestream has provide service to thousands of your friends and neighbors, want to work for them? Apply here: https://www.lifestreaminc.com/careers/

Come work for a great team!

Job description

We are seeking candidates who enjoy working with the public and have a friendly, outgoing personality. As a team-oriented company, we seek employees who can be flexible with their work hours. The ideal candidates are dedicated to provide exceptional customer service and display a positive attitude when interacting with customers and employees.

Our NEW BEDFORD LOCATION hours are Monday – Thursday from 11am-7pm and Saturday from 8am-6pm. Empire Ford of New Bedford is located at 395 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA 02746

Duties: Answering phones, receipting money, balancing deposits for the shift, filing, assisting sales department with vehicle documents, assisting service customers, various miscellaneous duties. Dress code: Business Casual.

Must perform basic math skills to collect payments and make change. Must operate registers, scanners, credit card/debit card payment machines and must have basic computer skills. Will be required to handle refunds in a quick and efficient manner, maintain an accurate cash drawer and take a tally of the funds in the cash register at the end of the shift. You will also be answering phone calls and transferring to the correct department. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to multi task.

Portuguese and/or Spanish speaking a plus.

Genuine desire to serve
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Meticulous attention to detail
Consistent composure
On Time & Reliable
Enthusiastic presence
Professional appearance and communication
Desire to be the best

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 – $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

How to apply: Please email resume to Jean Ostrom at jostrom@empirefordinc.com.

Matthew Perry, originally a MA native who gained stardom as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54.

The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his home Saturday, This, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both of these outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. Perry had previously detailed extensive drug and alcohol abuse during the peak of his career that followed him for years. Last year he opened up publicly about his struggles in his memoir.

Asked by AP to confirm police response to what was listed as Perry’s home address LAPD Officer Drake Madison told The Associated Press that officers had gone there “for a death investigation of a male in his 50s.”

The popular series Friends ran from 1994 through 2004. Recently, a reunion special in 2021 was hosted by James Corden and fed into huge interest in seeing the cast together again. No follow up or sequel to the show was ever seriously discussed.

Perry received one Emmy nomination for his “Friends” role and two more for appearances as an associate White House counsel on “The West Wing.”
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Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, on August 19, 1969. His mother, Suzanne Marie Morrison (née Langford, born 1948), is a Canadian journalist who served as press secretary to former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. His father, John Bennett Perry (born 1941), is an American actor and former model.

Franklin PD Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin.

The Franklin Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin.

Jazlyn Rodrigues is a Hispanic female with dark curly hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
She was last seen on October 10, 2023, around 7 pm after leaving her residence at 200 Woodview Way in Franklin.

Jazlyn is entered as a missing person in NCIC
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or the Franklin Police Department at 508-528-1212.

Taken from CARE Southcoast Facebook post yesterday, caught our attention. Lets find this deserving pup a new home! This weeks PET OF THE WEEK is proudly sponsored by NEW LEAF of Fall River, a locally owned social equity dispensary that GIVES BACK to the community by doing things like this.

“How does no one want to adopt Callie?!??!!! She’s perfect ?”

She has been in foster care for an entire year now with absolutely no interest, not one single inquiry.
Callie is a 7 year old large mixed breed (she was originally adopted as a lab/hound mix but she’s never had an embark done so we can’t know for sure either way! She does not look like a bully breed in person.)

She is great with people! She loves to play with toys and her people, go on car rides, walks, sunbathe and she also loves sleeping on the couch just as much. Shes equal parts absolute goof and cuddle bug. She’s pretty low maintenance! She hasn’t been destructive or loud in the home and she’s left loose every day with no issues! We’d prefer slightly older kids because she is large at 87lbs and doesn’t know her size but we have no doubt she’d love kids to play with and we’d go younger for the right home.

Callie should be the only pet. If you were very seriously interested and had cats, we can do some cat testing to see how she does. She is not leash reactive to other dogs out and about but generally doesn’t want to share intimate space with them.
Callie lost her home last year when her owner had to go into assisted living and no family could take her. Said owner had adopted her from the city shelter, where she’d been returned too a few times due to other life circumstances, no fault of her own. She’s been in foster care since and her foster parents say she is the best dog! She deserves to find her forever home so she can stay with one family for the rest of her life after so much bouncing around.

If you’re looking for a new best friend to join your family, Callie could be the girl for you! This dog is meant to be a cherished part of someone’s family. She comes with a lifetime of training support should she need it but she really probably won’t, she’s pretty low key.
Adopting a dog like this saves two dogs, her and the next dog who can take her spot in foster care.

Email us! caredogvolunteers@gmail.com
PLEASE SHARE – she needs her forever people to see her!

Thank you NEW LEAF, they are located at 2629 South Main St. in Fall River and are open late, until 11pm, 7 days a week~

From the Freetown Police Department:

Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 9:00 AM, the Freetown Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting the sighting of BRANDON DEMORANVILLE, age 37, of 122 Chace Road in East Freetown. The callers reported that DEMORANVILLE was inside the Mobil Mart convenience store on Mason Road.

Freetown Police were dispatched and successfully located DEMORANVILLE inside a parked vehicle with his mother and girlfriend. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently transported to the Freetown Police Station for booking.

This arrest comes in the wake of DEMORANVILLE’s evasion of law enforcement two days ago, which sparked a lengthy police search. DEMORANVILLE was the subject of several outstanding warrants, one of which dated back to October 2022 when Freetown Police initially arrested him on charges alleging felony breaking-and-entering and larceny.

Following his arrest, DEMORANVILLE was transported to the Bristol County House of Corrections, where he will be held without bail. His court appearance is scheduled for Monday at the Fall River District Court.

Chief Rose praises the invaluable cooperation of our community members, whose vigilant assistance led to the swift apprehension of DEMORANVILLE.