“Our staff relocated a female moose from the backyard of the Overhead Door Company in downtown Ludlow. Although moose sightings aren’t usually cause for alarm or intervention, this moose wasn’t able to leave the area on her own. Our biologists determined the safest plan was to immobilize and relocate the …
Read More »New Bedford residents have three ways to get rid of pumpkins, cornstalks, keep them out of landfills
“There are many options for giving your Halloween pumpkins second lives while keeping them out of the landfill. Set them out with the City of New Bedford’s curbside yard waste pickup. Or drop them off with yard waste at the Recycling Center or place them in your backyard compost bin. …
Read More »UPDATED: Family seeks public’s help locating missing Dartmouth man with special needs
UPDATED Tuesday @ 7:50am: Robert is now home safe and sound. Thank you to all who helped spread the word to get him home by liking, sharing, or commenting. _____________________________________________________________________________ “Around this time last year my brother Robert went missing with a female that he met online from South Carolina. …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department announce passing of Porter, boy who bravely fought DIPG
“The New Bedford Fire Department sends its love and support to the Guillemette family following the passing of their son, Porter. Here’s a message from Fire Chief Scott Kruger & Deputy Fire Chief Brian Medeiros. In January of this year, we were all made aware that Porter, son of Firefighter …
Read More »Operation Clean Sweep seeks volunteers to clean up New Bedford’s Palmer’s Island
“Volunteers needed for an all important cleanup of Historic Palmer Island in New Bedford. Operation clean Sweep is scheduling (for the 3rd time) an environmental cleanup at Palmer Island in New Bedford. Volunteers are needed on Saturday October 28th from 12-4 with our headquarters located at the bottom of Gifford …
Read More »City of New Bedford offering new programs to help businesses reduce their waste
“The City of New Bedford is offering new programs to help businesses reduce their waste. In one program, businesses will be recognized for recycling properly. In another program, restaurants can take further steps to reduce waste by moving from disposable food service ware to reusable options. “These new programs will …
Read More »Why are protesters holding signs in New Bedford saying “FREE Karen Read”?
If you live in the New Bedford area you might have recently seen protesters with signs reading “Free Karen Read” on the corner of Route 6 and Highway 140. In recent weeks there have been a few organized protests setup by this group on that busy intersection. They are protesting …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department wants your extra phones for domestic violence victims
“Do you have a phone that you’re not using? Did you know that those who are struggling with domestic violence often have phones that are being controlled by their abuser? The phone you donate might be the lifeline that someone needs to place a much-needed call for help.This month, the …
Read More »City of New Bedford acquires historic New Bedford Armory
“New Bedford, MA – In an effort to preserve one of New Bedford’s most historically significant buildings, the City of New Bedford has acquired the New Bedford Armory from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Armory, located at 5 Sycamore Street, was built in 1904 for the Massachusetts Army National Guard …
Read More »U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service PSA: “Beware: painted pumpkins can be toxic to wildlife!”
“It’s that time of year again – when people yell at strangers on the internet about proper pumpkin care and wildlife health. ? There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so your favorite wildlife nerds at USFWS are sharing a friendly PSA below with key facts and considerations this spooky …
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