“Dartmouth, MA (February 13, 2024) – On Sunday, March 10, 2024, My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting Strikes for Hope, a bowling event for families, colleagues, and friends to support the mission of My Brother’s Keeper. What: Strikes for Hope, bowling fundraising event. Who: My Brother’s Keeper Where: Hosted at …
Read More »Massachusetts officials monitoring critically endangered right whales after pod appears
“On Monday, February 12, 2024, the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) Patrol Boat Thomas Paine was underway in Cape Cod Bay when they located this pod of critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW). This patrol was part of the Massachusetts Environmental Police’s conservation efforts to protect the critically endangered North …
Read More »South Coast Smiles Pediatric Dentistry of Dartmouth: “5 Tips To Keep your kids’ smiles shining bright!”
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Here are 5 tips for keeping your kid’s smile shining bright, from Dr. Sean & South Coast Smiles in Dartmouth. Let’s face it: Our little ones’ pearly whites are prone to tooth decay, one of the most common chronic but preventable childhood diseases in …
Read More »New Bedford grandmother spreading awareness about social trigger for children with special needs
“Hi! Does anyone teach their families about special needs these days??? I was raised that we are all different in many ways and to not stare or make fun of others. I raise my autistic 13-year-old granddaughter Amariannah and she is the most loving and energetic person you could meet. …
Read More »Massachusetts awards $5 million to fire departments, including New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth
“STOW — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $5 million in awards to 321 Massachusetts fire departments through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program. “Every single day, firefighters across Massachusetts put themselves in harm’s way to protect their communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “They deserve our thanks and our support. …
Read More »7 fire departments recieve vital safety equipment including Fall River, Westport, Rochester
“I am delighted that all seven municipalities in my district received vital Firefighter Safety Equipment grant funding to protect our brave firefighting men and women. They deserve the very latest in state-of-the-art equipment to make their perilous job as safe as possible. • Fall River-$34,890 • Freetown-$15,500 • Lakeville-$18,880 • …
Read More »City of New Bedford awarded $2,293,066 in homeless assistance funding
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford has been awarded $2,293,066 in homeless assistance funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as part of a competitive grant process under HUD’s Continuum of Care Program. HUD’s Continuum of Care grants provide …
Read More »After suspected fatal overdose, Westport Fire Department reminds residents of free Narcan
“It’s been a busy week for our firefighter/paramedics. Unfortunately, one of the many calls we handled, was a suspected fatal opioid overdose. We wanted to remind our residents that through a grant funded program, we have doses of Narcan available, free of charge and while supplies last at either fire …
Read More »City of New Bedford to hold meeting on monument honoring veterans of post 9/11 conflicts
“The City is hosting a public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed monument in the South End to honor veterans of the Global War on Terror. The monument’s advisory committee and professionals from Martha Schwartz Partners, the internationally renowned design firm chosen to build the monument, will meet on …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police raise $865,000 to benefit first-responders, military charities
“Earlier this week, our members, friends, and family came together as part of the State Police Association Benevolent Fund Team to take part in the 8th annual BFit Challenge hosted by the Boston Bruins Foundation at TD Garden. We would like to thank all who came out in support of …
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