Fire officials urge people to make fire safety an important part of planning for their holiday celebrations because more home fires happen on December 25 than any other single day in Massachusetts except Thanksgiving. “Firefighters are not the kind of guests you want during the winter holidays, so please make …
Read More »Stunning beach front getaway in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Stunning beach front getaway at 70 Aucoot Rd Mattapoisett MA! Your Private driveway leads down to your house sitting 14ft off the ground with a sprawling deck that leaves you with breathtaking views of the water, your private beach and dock. A fully renovated interior boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School’s Annual Thanksgiving Drive Feeds Over 300
The Student Council at Bishop Stang sponsored the annual Thanksgiving Drive to provide dinner for families in the community. Homeroom representatives collected non-perishable food item; Student Council members carved the turkeys, peeled potatoes and delivered the meals; and parents and faculty helped cook the turkeys. Donations were received from the …
Read More »New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Charge
A New Bedford man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston for aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine. Alexander Gomes, 27, pleaded guilty today to one count of aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for March 14, 2018. …
Read More »Fall River Man To Be Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge Connected to Weekend Bar Fight Death
A 27-year-old Fall River man who allegedly threw a punch during a bar fight in Fall River last Friday that led to the death of a 37-year-old Assonet man, has turned himself in to authorities and will be arraigned on a charge of Manslaughter in Fall River District Court later …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Monitoring NY Bomb Investigation
The Massachusetts State Police Homeland Security Division, including our Fusion Center, is receiving updates from law enforcement authorities in New York regarding this morning’s bomb detonation. We will continue to monitor developments and take appropriate action if required. Troopers across the state, per standard operating procedure, remain vigilant for any …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School Senior Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
Bishop Stang High School senior, Jeffry McDougal, recently achieved the rank of Eagle, an accomplishment that only about 4% of all Scouts earn. Each Eagle Candidate must plan and supervise an Eagle Service Project. This Service Project demonstrates a Scout’s capacity and willingness to exert his leadership ability in activities …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight, Dec. 10
The overflow will be opened again tonight due to the continued frigid temperatures expected over the next few days. Guests can start to arrive at Sister Rose House (71 Division St) at 6:00pm. It is a first come, first serve basis and our capacity is 25 individuals. Guests will be …
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – December 10, 2017
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of December 10, 2017. Click the right arrow to brown the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. Licensed Practical Nurse – Kennedy – Donovan Center, Inc. Description: Assist in the direct …
Read More »Fall River Man Sentenced to Prison For Sexually Assaulting Child
A 31 year old Fall River man who sexually assaulted a juvenile female in the home he shared with the girl and her mother has been sentenced to serve between eight and ten years in state prison along with five years of probation after his release, Bristol County District Attorney …
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