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 »Meet Cole, The Lighthouse Animal Shelter Pet of The Week
Cole asked us if he could model for some new headshots in hopes that his handsome face will get someone’s attention! He’s been very patiently waiting for his perfect fit. Cole has been at the shelter for EIGHT MONTHS! Lets find him a new home! Cole’s favorite activities are playing …
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 »Southcoast Health employees donate record-breaking 23,000 menstrual hygiene products
“Southcoast Health employees donated 23,942 menstrual hygiene products, breaking Southcoast’s 2021 donation record of over 18,000 products, as part of their annual Justice Flow Advocacy Project collection drive. This is the third year Southcoast’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and Community Health and Wellness department hosted the drive as part …
Read More »73-year old New Bedford man loses everything in Cedar Street fire
“My dad’s house caught on fire Sunday July 23 on Cedar St. He lost everything. I normally don’t ask for help. So for me to even post THIS it’s serious. My dad James Bargasse lost EVERYTHING IN A HOUSE FIRE. What he walked out the house with is all he …
Read More »City of New Bedford reopens East Beach to swimming
“New Bedford, MA – East Beach is now open after temporarily being closed to swimming due to water quality levels exceeding state standards yesterday, August 17th. Additional water sampling determined that the water quality is safe for swimming and the closure posting has been removed by the Health Department. Water …
Read More »Yet another officer leaves the New Bedford Police Department
“The New Bedford Police Union regrets to announce the departure of another officer. Officer Taylor Souza has moved on from the New Bedford Police Department. Officer Souza was hired by the New Bedford Police Department in January of 2022. Officer Souza was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division until his …
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 »City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 21, 2023 – August 25, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 21, 2023 – August 25, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Rockdale Ave from Allen St to Bluefield St • Regulator …
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