“At yesterday’s second annual G.I.R.L.S. day, our members gave young girls an inside look at what it’s like being a police officer and showed them that one day they could be one too. The girls got the chance to partake in mock activities, see K9 demonstrations, and even get an …
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“The water was freezing, but the smiles on the faces of the kids at Special Olympics of Massachusetts melted our hearts earlier this month when the MSP took part in this year’s Polar Plunge. All told, some 80 Polar Plungers from various walks of life jumped into the icy pool …
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On Saturday, March 26, 2022, several Dartmouth officials visited the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) PPE/Covid Distribution drive being run in Dartmouth for the region’s tribal members. Clyde Andrews and Katie Marden, both members of the Tribe, volunteered and distributed PPE, equipment, home test kits and other cleaning supplies. …
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Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen to Host City-Wide DAY OF KINDNESS on April 1st With Official Proclamation by Mayor Mitchell. On April 1, 2022, the City of New Bedford will announce its first-ever Day of Kindness. The initiative was created by Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen 2022, Hannah Lima. Mayor …
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Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot to host recycling drop-off event for New Bedford residents. State Representative Antonio Cabral (D- New Bedford), working with Green Team Junk Removal, the City of New Bedford, Harvey Waste & Recycling Services, Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, and Eversource, is hosting an energy and recycling drive …
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Food waste makes up approximately 20% of the waste that residents generate in their homes. Composting fruit and vegetable scraps saves space in your trash bags and the landfill, while providing nutrient rich material for gardening. The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is pleased to offer two types …
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UMass Dartmouth Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Ora M. DeJesus Gerontology Center Andrew Revell will compete as the only adaptive skier from the Northeast region in the first Paralympic-style race for complex physical challenges, occurring in Eden, UT on March 25. Revell and other competitors will utilize …
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“City Councilors Shane Burgo (vest), Ian Abreu (red shirt) and Brad Markey prepare meals for Meals on Wheels. In addition, they presented a City Proclamation to Justin Lees, CEO of Coastline Elderly Services at the Buttonwood Park Warming House. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of federal legislation that supported …
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“On Saturday Colonel Christopher Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, joined our honor guard and the Massachusetts State Police Hockey Team at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough for a charity hockey game to benefit the family of fallen Trooper Tamar Bucci, who were present for the game …
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“ATTENTION DRIVERS: Warm, rainy nights above 40°F will bring amphibians out of their winter retreats. As frogs, toads, and salamanders migrate to their breeding sites, they often cross roads. You can help amphibians by using caution while driving, and avoiding travel on small roads near wetlands and vernal pools on …
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