The Division of Marine Fisheries and the Massachusetts Environmental Trust created a license plate to support new programs to research, protect, and preserve striped bass populations. This will help ensure that future generations of anglers have the “opportunity to experience the unmatched thrill of fishing for this iconic species.” The …
Read More »OPINION: “Eyesore at New Bedford ‘Dollar Tree’ store is ridiculous and out of control!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »Mattapoisett Fire Department respond to two carbon monoxide incidents, offer life-saving reminders
INCIDENT #1: Shortly after 9:00am Saturday, Chief 1 and Engine 3 responded to a residence on Ned’s Point Road for a reported smell of gas. The crew of Engine 3 entered the home and found an exhaust smell that was registering on our carbon monoxide meter at 200ppm, an extremely …
Read More »Family seeks public’s help finding missing 24-year old New Bedford man
“MISSING: Can my New Bedford friends help me? I’m looking for this young man, Adler Bergeron, 24. He’s 5’8” and weighs about 130lbs. Word on the street is that he has been homeless for a couple of months now. Will you share this post, and contact me with word? Or …
Read More »Rochester Firefighters training to respond to South Coast Rail emergencies
“In anticipation of the final phase and rollout plan of the Southcoast Rail Project by the MBTA, a big part of the final phase is training First Responders in the communities impacted by the railway service. The Rochester Fire Department has participated in the planning and execution phases of training …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell officially proclaims November as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in New Bedford
November 1st, 2023 marks the 1st day of “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in New Bedford after Mayor Jon Mitchell officially signed it into proclamation. In the proclamation it states, “In 2023, an estimated 64,050 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and an estimated 50,550 will …
Read More »New Bedford Police Animal Control offering low-cost rabies clinic for residents
New Bedford Police Animal Control photo.
Read More »UPDATED: New Bedford father seeks public’s help locating teenage son
UPDATED at 5:58pm, Saturday: “I found him and his cat. They are safe and at home. I want to thank you ? all and the community. It is heartwarming how many people I met that had seen the post and were supportive and very helpful to me. The world is …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife relocate female moose from downtown business
“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. …
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