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Lighthouse Animal Shelter at 596 Hathaway Road in New Bedford is in need of dog biscuits for their residents. From their Facebook page: “Our shelter is in need of doggy biscuits! We use biscuits to gain trust with our more shy dogs and to give extra snacks throughout the day …

New Bedford Police will collect unwanted and expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The event will be held outside police headquarters, 871 Rockdale Ave. The event aims to provide a safe, …

Business leader and philanthropist James DeMello donated $1 million to Southcoast Health for advanced cardiac care at Charlton Memorial Hospital, where the cardiac catheterization suite has been named for his parents. The George F. and Erma Linda R. DeMello Cardiac Catheterization Suite offers the latest technology for diagnosing and treating …

Dozens of volunteers from businesses and organizations across SouthCoast will gather in one place for one day this October, helping the region’s homeless residents connect with a better future. New Bedford Connect, set for Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the downtown YMCA, will bring together dentists, …

My name is Amber Paturzo. I am the New Bedford High School Cheerleading Coach this year. The team and I are hosting a Zumba Fundraiser at Keepin’ It Movin’ Fitness, 79 Brook Street in New Bedford on October 27th at 10:00am.

George and Jill Fearons and their family are proud to announce that they have raised more than $250,000 in 2018 that will directly benefit pediatric services offered at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, and its partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital. More than 525 guests helped to raise in excess …

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for all of us to join the conversation and show that we care about victims of domestic violence. We are the voice for the domestic violence homicide victims who can no longer speak for themselves, and our voices can break …

Anyone interested in becoming a member can try out the park before they purchase a member ship and a FOB. Visitors will be asked to sign a waiver of liability, show proof of current vaccinations, proof their dog has been spayed or neutered. No retractable leashes are allowed. Registration will …

August’s Food for Tots event raised more than $7,000 for pediatric services at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. The event, which was held Thursday, August 16, in New Bedford, was the fifth in a series of Food for Tots fundraisers created to benefit Southcoast Health’s pediatric services, which are …