“It protected your boat all winter, now it’s time to protect the environment. Clean white boat wrap is accepted through this drop-off program at the Dartmouth Transfer Station. Zippers and straps must be removed and discarded. Spray-painted wrap cannot be accepted. “This boat wrap drop-off program enables this material to …
Read More »City of New Bedford awarded $2,092,585 in federal homeless assistance funds
“Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford has been awarded $2,092,585 in homeless assistance funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as part of a competitive grant process under HUD’s Continuum of Care Program. HUD’s Continuum of Care grants provide critically needed …
Read More »UPDATED: Dartmouth Police seek public’s help locating missing endangered woman
UPDATE: 66-year-old Janet E. Roderiques was last seen walking near 70 State Road, Dartmouth (Dartmouth Manor) at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Roderiques was found deceased at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford on Wednesday morning. _____________________________________________________ Dartmouth Police Department photo.
Read More »Cape Cod shelter to set free Diamond-backed terrapins that were cold-stunned this winter
“Diamonds in the rough! ? Or, feeling rough anyways! After being found cold-stunned this winter, these diamond-backed terrapins are now doing much better with help from Wild Care Cape Cod! Diamond-backed terrapins are a threatened species in Massachusetts due to vehicle and vessel strikes, loss of habitat, and off-road vehicles. …
Read More »Massachusetts goats up for fee-waived adoption in Goat-A-Thon weekend
“Join us for our first-ever Fee-Waived Adoptathon for Goats! Do these warmer, sunny days have you planning to expand your farm animal menagerie this spring? If you were thinking of adding goats to the mix, now is the time! Thanks to generous donors, all adoption fees for goats will be …
Read More »Rochester Firefighters participate in “Team Hero’s Walk” in name of one of their own
“On April 16th, we will walk for our Hero, Deputy Chief Jeff Eldridge. He has been battling Multiple Sclerosis for 10 years now, and we are beyond grateful that the medication he is on is helping him in so many ways! As the Rochester Highway Surveyor and Deputy Chief of …
Read More »City of New Bedford announces official fund for individuals displaced by rooming house fire
“The City of New Bedford along with non-profit partners including the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford have announced Rise Up For Homes as the official relief fund for individuals displaced by Tuesday’s rooming house fire on Acushnet Avenue. “The fire has abruptly displaced dozens of residents and turned their …
Read More »Fall River’s “Forever Paws” to host Easter Egg Hunt, Brunch, Hypnotist Show to help out the animals
There will be three special, fun events to help out the Forever Paws Animal Shelter and all of the adorable cats, dogs, bunnies, and other little guys and gals that will soon brighten up someone’s life and household. Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt When: April 1, 2023 from 10:00am-12:00pm Where: 300 …
Read More »Compost bin sale for New Bedford and Dartmouth residents
“On Compost Bin Day, Saturday, April 8, 2023, the first 10 residents from each community – New Bedford and Dartmouth – who purchase a backyard compost bin at the Crapo Hill Landfill, will receive a free 1-gallon stainless steel kitchen counter bin to collect compostable material. The sale starts at …
Read More »FDA approves first over-the-counter Naloxone nasal spray
“Agency Continues to Take Critical Steps to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths Being Driven Primarily by Illicit Opioids. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone …
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