“We know you have been waiting for a pup-date on the young Eastern Coyote we have been caring for. Well, we have some exciting news: he was finally introduced to his foster sibling and they are getting along swimmingly! She is a young female pup who was transferred to our …
Read More »New Bedford nonprofit receives $25,000 from Boston’s Latino Equity Fund
Eight local nonprofits to receive COVID-19 recovery funds to promote economic development, health equity and wellbeing in Latino communities. The Latino Equity Fund (LEF) today announced $200,000 in grants to eight Latino-focused organizations as part of the LEF’s COVID-19 Response Fund partnership with The Boston Foundation. The funds will be …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: “How to plant a bumblebee-friendly garden”
The loss of bumblebees and other native pollinators can have devastating consequences on the biodiversity of Massachusetts. Learn how to plant your garden to help pollinators. Spring is here, and that means many people are starting to plan and plant gardens and flowerbeds around their homes. Many native bumblebee species …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Air Wing, an eye in the sky for local fire departments during recent wildfires
“Over the last couple of weeks the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing has assisted Fire Departments throughout the state with multiple large wildfires. Using both their aircrafts’ fire mapping technology, as well as their FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) cameras, MSP flight crews have been able to identify the size and …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police honor police officers killed in the line of duty at memorial service
“On Wednesday, May 11, Massachusetts State Police Troop B personnel, commanded by Major Brendhan S. Shugrue, attended the 34th Annual Western Massachusetts Police Memorial Day Service at the Western Massachusetts Police Academy in Springfield. The service honored police officers from Western Massachusetts who were killed in the line of duty. …
Read More »UPDATED: Family seeks public’s help in locating missing New Bedford woman with medical condition
UPDATE: “Hello! Good morning my family and I want to thank everyone who helped us by sharing the post and trying to keep an eye out for my mother-in-law. Wanda Figueroa Has been found! Thank you for everyone’s prayers and may God bless you guys!” -Orvil Sanchez. ______________________________________________________________________________ “Hello, I …
Read More »“Operation Clean Sweep” seeks volunteers for upcoming South End of New Bedford clean-up
When: Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Meet at the Orpheum Theatre parking lot, 1005 S. Water St. New Bedford, MA Volunteers will be cleaning up the Southend Neighborhoods. You can pre-register online. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Trooper play “Taps” for Maine police officers killed in the line of duty
“Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Michael Crowley had the honor of playing Taps yesterday for the annual service at the state of Maine’s monument to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The memorial is located in Augusta. In addition to his regular duties as a patrol supervisor, Sgt. …
Read More »Concerned New Bedford mom seeks public’s help locating missing teenage son
“Worried Mother!!! I am trying to locate my son Mitchel Thompson. Last seen this morning was supposed headed to school at New Bedford High. He never made it to school. Not answering his phone straight to voicemail, called the girlfriend, he isn’t with her. Called the cops. Not quite sure …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Department seeks public’s help in locating missing 55-year old man
“The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC), in cooperation with the Dartmouth Police Department, are asking for the public’s help in locating a 55-year-old Dartmouth man who has been missing since this morning. Anthony “Tony” Medeiros was reported missing today, May 9, and has not been seen or heard from …
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