New Bedford police responded to several shots recorded on a shot spotter near Durfee and Linden street in New Bedford at 11pm on Tuesday night. When first responders arrived on the scene they located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds and transported the victim to Saint Lukes Hospital. After …
Read More »6 residents displaced, one in critical condition following major fire in New Bedford
Early Tuesday morning at 7:37am multiple 911 calls were received for a reported structure fire at 145-147 West Hill Rd in New Bedford. Upon arrival, Firefighters were faced with heavy fire on the first floor extending into the second floor and attic space. The crews of E1, E7, E8, L1, …
Read More »Last week New Bedford residents can register to vote in the preliminary election looms
Looking to cast your vote in the 2023 New Bedford preliminary election? Friday, September 22nd is the last day you can register to vote! There are three ways you can register, you can do it online, in person, or by mail. Online: If you have a signature on file with …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighter’s son Porter’s spirits high while battling rare, aggressive brain cancer
8-year-old “Porter G” is fighting a rare and aggressive brain cancer and can use some help from south coast residents. His father who is a New Bedford Firefighter recently created a “GoFundMe” to help pay for the extremely expensive costs of the medication they need. Please CLICK HERE to get …
Read More »First time homebuyer? New Bedford event offers down payment assistance, FHA-backed loans, more
First-time homebuyer? You might want to attend this first-time homebuyer “house party” event at the Andrea McCoy Rec Center in New Bedford! The event will be on Wednesday, September 20th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the address is 181 Hillman Street. Individuals and families are being encouraged to …
Read More »The fascinating, controversial story behind the hidden New Bedford tombstone of Daddy Grace
Nestled away in the back corner of the Pine Grove Cemetery in New Bedford, Massachusetts stands a rather impressive mausoleum, statue, and plaque. This stands in remembrance of Marcelino Manuel da Graça, otherwise known as Charles Manuel “Sweet Daddy” Grace. Daddy Grace was born on January 25th in the Cape …
Read More »NOAA projecting New Bedford could get whalloped by tropical storm this weekend
Hurricane Lee is heading north up the Atlantic ocean towards the New England area. While its path can’t be predicted with 100% certainty, it appears it will miss the south coast and hit the Maine and Nova Scotia area. With that being said, the NOAA storm tracker is predicting the …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters help woman deliver a baby in her living room
It wasn’t your average day in the office for four New Bedford Firefighters this Tuesday evening! At 5:10pm, Engine Company 8 responded to 104 Whitman St for a female in labor. Lt. Nate Sylvia, FF Josh Charbonneau, FF Steven Mourao, and FF Kyle Carlson assisted a Mother in delivering a …
Read More »New Bedford has had 6 shootings so far in September according to Police Union
The New Bedford Police Union is raising concern over an influx in shootings in New Bedford recently. They noted on social media, “Not including a shooting which occurred at 12 a.m. today, 6 of the first 10 days of September have had incidents of shots fired.” Although not all of …
Read More »Massachusetts City in state of emergency after “catastrophic flooding” Monday night
Leominster, Massachusetts has declared a state of emergency after “catastrophic flooding” hit the area late Monday evening. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency issued an evacuation alert for areas near the “Barrett Park Pond Dam”. “Due to a potential issue at the Barrett Park Pond Dam, persons in low-lying areas of …
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