The International Space Station flew over Massachusetts Sunday afternoon and shared a video of the view! They took the scenic route from Boston, through Plymouth, to Cape Cod and judging by only one cloud in the sky it was a beautiful day to fly over. The @CityOfBoston and Cape Cod …
Read More »First day of school dates, updated hours, bus routes announced for New Bedford Public Schools
Can you believe summer is almost over? With August coming to an end, New Bedford Public Schools will be in session in just a few days! Here is the “first day of school” dates in New Bedford: • District: Thursday, August 31st • Parker: Tuesday, August 22nd • Gomes: Wednesday, …
Read More »New Bedford Fire and Police Department respond to “woman in crisis” in water at city beach
New Bedford Fire and Police saved a woman out of the the water just off a pier behind the “SMAST building” in the south end of New Bedford on Sunday afternoon. Initially, it appeared that the woman was drowning and in need of assistance, but once first responders arrived it …
Read More »Acushnet native ‘Eric Demers’ signs to play pro basketball for Hestia Menorca in Europe
Acushnet native Eric Demers will be playing internationally as he is taking his talents to Spain! Demers was recently playing for the “Maine Celtics” and has now been signed by “Hestia Menorca” which is a pro basketball team in Spain. Acushnet Public Schools posted a heartfelt message celebrating the news, …
Read More »South Coast residents can get FREE college starting this fall at Bristol Community College
Massachusetts residents that are 25 and older will now be able to get a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at their local community college. After state lawmakers passed a 2024 budget in July, Governor Maura Healey signed it into law allocating $229 million for higher education institutions and scholarships for …
Read More »Dartmouth Fire Department fights “heavy fire load” at 2:00am camper fire
The Dartmouth Fire Department was hard at work at 2am from a “heavy fire load” fire in a 20+ foot camper on Cherry Street. Dartmouth Fire District 1 posted this statement in regards to the situation, “At approximately 02:00am this morning E2, Tower1 and E1 were dispatched to a reported …
Read More »Dunkin releases Pumpkin Spice the earliest date ever! Is August too soon for fall flavors?
I must say it’s always exciting when coffee shops release the almighty “pumpkin spice” flavors, but is mid August really the new start of Fall season? Not long ago Starbucks & Dunkin would release the Fall flavors in mid September to kick off fall just as they do for the …
Read More »Massachusetts recently ranked #1 state to live in America; Is it really?
Each year “WalletHub” releases a list consisting of the “Best states to live in America” and for the 2nd consecutive year, Massachusetts has taken the #1 spot! Now before you jump out of your chair making the argument of how much you would rather live in Hawaii, Florida, or Arizona, …
Read More »Recent New Bedford Fentanyl case shows that prison sentences are getting lighter for killer drug
According to data from the United States Sentencing Commission, punishment for trafficking Fentanyl in the United States is getting lighter in recent years. Simultaneously, the amount of fentanyl traffickers and fentanyl related overdose deaths have gone up dramatically. The Massachusetts Department of Health released data showing that Massachusetts opioid-related overdose …
Read More »UMass leaving New Bedford opens prime real estate for housing and retail opportunities
UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller announced the New Bedford “Star Store” Campus will be closing effective immediately which sent shockwaves through the community on Monday afternoon. Mayor Mitchell mentioned in his response to the news that, “The City will attempt to work with the state administration in the hope that …
Read More »