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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 …

“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 …

“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 …

At the time of writing this, 96 individuals have lost their lives in the devastating Maui wild fires. Aaron Griffith, a New Bedford native, is one of the heroes risking their lives to stop the devastation and further loss of life. Unfortunately, like many other victims of this tragedy Aaron …

“Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, has been awarded $17,500 through the Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards to improve public school safety. GLCPS was one of 42 Massachusetts school districts to receive grant funds for priority safety upgrades. The …

“During today’s storm in just a four hour window between 10:00am to 2:00pm, Members of the New Bedford Fire Department, along with members of New Bedford Emergency Management, were dispatched to assist the public with weather related emergencies. There were 12-calls for rescue of trapped occupants in vehicles on flooded …

“Compost Bin Day is coming up on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford. Enter through the New Bedford Business Park. New Bedford and Dartmouth residents who purchase, or previously purchased, a backyard compost bin can choose …

“This year our Sister, Fairhaven Firefighter Maggie Rocha rode 186 miles as part of the 2023 Pan-Mass Challenge with Team Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts! Maggie personally raised over $7,000 for cancer research and treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Maggie, we are so proud of you and all that you …

“Lakeville Fire Department prepares for the next water rescue. Firefighters have been practicing deploying the Boston Whaler and our Achilles inflatable watercraft onto Lakeville Ponds over the last few weeks. Water rescues are low frequency/potentially high-risk emergencies, making routine training essential for successful operations. For victims of boating accidents, overturned …

Elizabeth Warren will be making her way over to New Bedford to discuss “how the funding she helped secure is ensuring the Port of New Bedford is protected from future impacts of natural disasters and climate change.” Her office sent out this press release in regards to her activity for …