“The City of New Bedford along with non-profit partners including the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford have announced Rise Up For Homes as the official relief fund for individuals displaced by Tuesday’s rooming house fire on Acushnet Avenue. “The fire has abruptly displaced dozens of residents and turned their …
Read More »Fall River’s “Forever Paws” to host Easter Egg Hunt, Brunch, Hypnotist Show to help out the animals
There will be three special, fun events to help out the Forever Paws Animal Shelter and all of the adorable cats, dogs, bunnies, and other little guys and gals that will soon brighten up someone’s life and household. Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt When: April 1, 2023 from 10:00am-12:00pm Where: 300 …
Read More »Compost bin sale for New Bedford and Dartmouth residents
“On Compost Bin Day, Saturday, April 8, 2023, the first 10 residents from each community – New Bedford and Dartmouth – who purchase a backyard compost bin at the Crapo Hill Landfill, will receive a free 1-gallon stainless steel kitchen counter bin to collect compostable material. The sale starts at …
Read More »FDA approves first over-the-counter Naloxone nasal spray
“Agency Continues to Take Critical Steps to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths Being Driven Primarily by Illicit Opioids. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone …
Read More »New Bedford Councillor Burgo responds to Mayor Mitchell’s veto regarding rent stabilization
“Now is the time for listening and discussions, not for lectures on public policy and governance. It has been over two weeks since the ballot question regarding rent stabilizations was passed. In that time, discussions around rising rents – and our housing crisis in general – have finally been given …
Read More »Massachusetts Environmental Police rescue beaver building dam…in a dam
“I think he was trying to dam the damn dam… I don’t know how he got trapped in there or how long he was in there but I am thankful we were able to rescue him today. His tail and feet are showing signs of frostbite so he will be …
Read More »Fatal fire that claims life of two in East Dennis under investigation
“A residential fire in Dennis claimed two people’s lives yesterday morning, said Dennis Fire Chief Robert Brown, Dennis Police Chief John Brady, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois. The fire at 3 Niblick Rd. was reported at about 6:52 am. On arrival, Dennis …
Read More »New Bedford grandmom of autistic child shares “faith in humanity” restored moment in Dartmouth
“On 3/23/23, a very special woman come up to me at Chuck E. Cheese in Dartmouth about 5:40pm and asked if it was OK to share a cupcake with my granddaughter Amariannah. My granddaughters and I were there with BCL (Family Support Center) for our Autism families to have fun. …
Read More »Use caution, be mindful of Massachusetts amphibians as they emerge from their winter retreats
“For many Massachusetts residents, spring rain is a reminder of the changing seasons. For smaller Massachusetts natives, like amphibians, spring rains signal it’s time to emerge from winter retreats and migrate to breeding sites or disperse to new areas. Unfortunately, many of those animals will face the daunting task of …
Read More »Wildlife Center rescues Massachusetts flying squirrel by helping him “out of sticky situation”
“This flying squirrel was transferred to our Cape Hospital from our friends over at Wild Care Cape Cod for help with this difficult case. When we first saw a picture of this poor flying squirrel we couldn’t even make out what was going on. Unfortunately, this little guy was living …
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