“BEAR SIGHTING: The image of this bear was captured this morning by a home surveillance system in the area of Collins Corner Road in Dartmouth. As is the case with any wild animal of this size and unpredictable demeanor, we recommend that you refrain from feeding or approaching it. In …
Read More »Dartmouth father seeks day-time RN/LPN for Brayden
“Hey everyone just a little update!!!! So we found a fantastic night nurse for Brayden thank you to everyone that has shared this post and everyone who has reached out to you, but we are still in need of a day nurse for Brayden!!! We are currently in need of …
Read More »Massachusetts officials: There are 430 animals, plants on Massachusetts endangered species list
“Yesterday was Endangered Species Day! There are over 430 animals and plants on the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act list including the bald eagle. Bald eagles are an incredible conservation success story. We began restoring eagles to Massachusetts in the 1980s with our partners. 2023 marks the 35th year eagles have …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office creates new jobs focused on post-release services
“The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office posted several jobs on Friday to support Sheriff Paul Heroux’s commitment to reduce recidivism though strategic discharge planning. The positions include an Assistant Director, four Coordinators and other positions focused of securing housing, healthcare, and employment for inmates being released from jail. “Housing, healthcare, and …
Read More »Bristol County annual Teen Safety Summit to be held at UMass Dartmouth
“Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn’s Annual Teen Safety Summit will take place next Tuesday, May 23rd at the UMass Dartmouth Auditorium Student Center from 8:30 am top 1:30 pm. This one-day summit will focus on addressing a number of topics teens face every day. The target audience for this …
Read More »Massachusetts approved to continue P-EBT food benefits for School Year, Summer 2022-2023
K-12 families will receive last payments in June and July. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that Massachusetts has received federal approval to continue Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits covering school year 2022 – 2023 and summer 2023. P-EBT is a federal child nutrition program created during the COVID-19 public health emergency to …
Read More »Wareham sees a spike in preventable dog versus dog attacks, advice for all dog owners
“PSA! If you have a dog as a family member then we need your help! Wareham Animal Control is seeing a significant increase in easily preventable dog vs dog attacks in town?♂️?♂️?♂️. These incidents are extremely traumatic for not only the dogs but all people involved and its leaving animals …
Read More »Family seeks help locating missing 13-year old New Bedford girl
“MISSING! Kie McCormack, age 13. She is from Hanson originally but ran away from New Bedford where she was staying. Kie ran away from New Bedford on Tuesday (5/16) at 5:30PM and has not been found. She has ties in Hanson, Whitman and surrounding towns. If ANYONE has heard anything …
Read More »New Bedford Police honor guard visit Washington D.C. to honor, pay tribute to fallen officers
“”***NEW BEDFORD POLICE HONOR GUARD IN WASHINGTON D.C.*** Police Week in Washington, D.C. is a commemorative period held annually to honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve as law enforcement officers. It is a time when law enforcement agencies and their families come together to …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife: “If you find a fawn alone, leave it be.”
“Think you’ve found an orphaned baby deer? Think again. Even if you find a fawn alone, leave it be. Its mother is likely nearby. A fawn’s best chance of survival is in the wild. During the summer months, many fawns are born in Massachusetts. If you find a fawn, leave …
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