“The Westport Police Department is excited to announce Barry the Dog has joined the rank and file as our Comfort Dog. Officer Kyle Fernandes (Barry’s Hooman) will be his handler. We would like to thank Eric Letendre’s Dog Training School for working with Officer Fernandes and Barry the Dog in …
Read More »UPDATED: New Bedford woman seeks public’s help finding missing father who is deaf, memory impaired
UPDATED at 6:00pm Wednesday, May 1: “He has been found and he is safe! Thank you to everyone who has helped us in any way to get him home safe ❤️” _________________________________________________________ Original Story: “Good Morning family, friends we need your help!! My dad is MISSING and a police report …
Read More »City of New Bedford reminds residents of Adopt-a-Tree program
“The City of New Bedford would like to remind residents of its Adopt-a-Tree program. The program, which kicked off in 2014 under Mayor Mitchell’s administration, invites residents to make a $150 contribution to the City of New Bedford which enables the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI) to plant a tree …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters participate in Hazmat ammonia emergency response training, live drills
“On Thursday, Hazmat Technicians from the New Bedford Fire Department took part in an Ammonia Emergency Response Training & Live-Release Drill in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The training program consisted of classroom instruction and practical evolutions where the Hazmat Technicians practiced leak mitigation techniques with actual anhydrous ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department to host anonymous drug takeback day
“⚠️ 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆-𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄-𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 ⚠️ Do you have any expired or unused medications you want to get rid of? Look no further! This Saturday, April 27, the New Bedford Police Department will have a manned collection site set up in the parking lot of our headquarters (871 Rockdale Avenue) from 10 …
Read More »Southcoast Health recognized by the White House for sustainability efforts
“FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD, and WAREHAM, Mass. – On April 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized Southcoast Health for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference …
Read More »New Bedford to unveil new Exercise Tiger exhibit, mural, during 80th Anniversary Memorial Service
“On April 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM there will be a Memorial Service of the 80th Anniversary of Exercise Tiger by the City of New Bedford. The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum is a Co-Sponsor with the City. As President of the FT~FR Military Museum I am inviting everyone to …
Read More »Empire Ford of New Bedford’s “Veteran of the Month”: Walter Goulart, K.I.A. in WWI
“During the month of April, the 55th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory PVT Walter Goulart of New Bedford who was Killed in Action on October 17, 1918, during the opening of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, just one month …
Read More »Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day for New Bedford, Dartmouth, Freetown residents
“New Bedford, MA – Around Earth Day, and every day, it is important to properly handle hazardous products. If you cannot use these products for their intended purpose, or give them to someone who can, take them to Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. It is …
Read More »Southcoast Health recognizes “Donate Life Month” with annual New Bedford flag-raising ceremony
“NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Community members, providers, nurses and staff gathered at St. Luke’s Hospital this morning for New England Donor Services and Southcoast Health’s annual flag-raising ceremony in recognition of Donate Life Month. Celebrated every April since 2003, Donate Life Month is a time to recognize the recipients of …
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