Meet Ryan Tavares, 28-year-old scallop fisherman. He grew up in the North End of New Bedford in the Lord Phillip housing development. Living in a small 2-bedroom apartment with his brother and mom, he understands the struggle that most people go through in our city. During his teenage years, he …
Read More »15 Things to do this Weekend (April 29 – May 01)
Outside of Sunday, we have a marvelous weekend ahead with daily temperatures in the 50s. Friday and Saturday there will be plenty of sunshine during the day and the only “blight” is the 35 degree overnight temperature on Friday. Great for cuddling. Sunday will arrive and with it a little …
Read More »Brothers charged with “Assault With Intent to Murder” and “Assault & Battery With a Dangerous Weapon” in stabbing incident
This morning at approximately 11:30 am, Wareham Police Department officers and detectives, along with Wareham EMS personnel, responded to the area of #12 Penekese St. regarding a disturbance involving a group of males and a knife. Upon arrival, officers noticed an adult male in the street who sustained what appeared …
Read More »Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care awarded prevention, education and screening grant by Colon Cancer Coalition
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, a part of Southcoast Health, announced today that it has been awarded a $6,000 grant by the Colon Cancer Coalition for providing colon cancer prevention, education and screening programs to the underserved populations in our community. The funds were raised during Get Your Rear in …
Read More »Symphony Seaside Swing Goes to Paris
On Saturday, June 4, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Seaside Swing fundraiser to benefit the NBSO’s educational programs and concert series. This year’s gala event is highlighted by a Parisian theme and will take place from 5:30 to 10:00 pm at the Kittansett Club in Marion. …
Read More »Southcoast VNA seeking volunteers for 13th annual Camp Angel Wings
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, known in the community as Southcoast VNA, is seeking volunteers for its 13th annual bereavement camp, Camp Angel Wings, in July. This is a meaningful, fun-filled, two-day camp experience for children and teens, ages 6 through 15, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. …
Read More »Bishop Stang Performs “The Sound of Music”
Who: Bishop Stang High School, a diocesan, co-educational, college preparatory school located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. For questions and to learn more, contact Dr. Jana McHenry, Director of Advancement (508) 996-5602 x430. What: The Sound of Music, Bishop Stang High School Spring Musical The show is appropriate for families and …
Read More »State Police Arrest Woman for Heroin Trafficking in Taunton
Yesterday, shortly after 5:00 p.m., State Police arrested a woman on Granite Street in Taunton for trafficking in heroin. At about 5:10 p.m., Trooper Paul Dunderdale of the Troop D Community Action Team was on patrol in the area of Granite Street when he observed a woman who was standing …
Read More »Southcoast Health hospitals earn ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety
Southcoast Health has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an “A” grade in the April 2016 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital. Southcoast Health’s three hospitals — St. Luke’s Hospital in …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Department seeks public’s help in identifying shoplifting/larceny suspects
On Saturday, April 23rd, the male suspects shown in the attached images committed a shoplifting/larceny at the Best Buy Mobile store located in the Mall. In an effort to identify these suspects, we are asking the public for some help. If you have any information that could lead to their …
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