“The 36 dogs and 39 cats we evacuated from the wake of Hurricane Ida arrived safe and sound at a Massachusetts airport over the weekend. After some much needed rest, medical care, and TLC they’re ready to find loving homes. And while these cuties are lucky to have made it …
Read More »Mattapoisett Fire Rescue pose with and sign thin red line flag in tribute to fallen firefighter Lt. Jared Lloyd
“Today, Chief Murray, Capt. Dubois and Lt. Connelly pose with a thin red line flag which is traveling across the United States in honor of fallen Spring Valley Fire Department, NY 2nd Lieutenant Jared Lloyd. 2nd Lt. Lloyd lost his life in a structure fire at a nursing home with …
Read More »Samaritans Southcoast Hug-A-Thon kicks off on September 1
Samaritans Southcoast Hug-A-Thon kicks off on September 1 to raise awareness about suicide prevention and focus on ending the stigma around mental illness. It’s the second annual fundraiser supporting Samaritans Southcoast’s emotional support and suicide prevention hotline. “September is National Suicide Prevention Month,” said the organization’s Executive Director, Darcy Lee. …
Read More »Family seeks public’s help finding missing teen last seen in New Bedford
“Please share! She was last seen in New Bedford as of yesterday. NEZZIAH DAVIS, Age 15 Missing Since: August 9, 2021 Missing From: Fall River, Massachusetts Sex: Female Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 5’2″ Weight: 125 lbs If you have any information, please contact the Fall River Police …
Read More »Southcoast Hospitals’ Auxiliaries & Guild announce 2021 scholarship recipients for New Bedford, Fall River, and Wareham areas
The Auxiliary of Charlton Memorial Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary and the Tobey Hospital Guild each announced 2021 scholarship awards for local students who are pursuing a career in health care. In total, 11 scholarships were awarded to local 2021 high school graduates. The Auxiliary of Charlton Memorial Hospital awarded …
Read More »UPDATED: Local mom seeks public’s help in locating missing teenage son likely in New Bedford
UPDATE: “My son was involved in a high speed chase at 2:00am this morning with New Bedford Police while in the stolen vehicle. Today is day five he is still missing/on the run. I got a phone call at 2 o’clock this morning from Sterlin saying that the cops pulled …
Read More »Good Samaritans show sense of community after Dartmouth mother and infant are stranded
“As sometimes good deeds go unnoticed, I wanted to make sure that this one did not. Today, a young mother and her infant child broke down in Dartmouth. Upon informing Sergeant DaCosta that she could not afford to pay for the tow, he told her that he would pay for …
Read More »New Bedford’s Azorean Maritime Heritage Society awards $5,500 in scholarships to local students
The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society has awarded $5,500 in scholarships to five local students. The scholarships were presented by our Scholarship Committee on August 16th at Prince Henry the Navigator Park on Pope’s Island in New Bedford. This year’s scholarship winners: Christian Gwozdz Silveira, graduate of Dartmouth High School, is …
Read More »New England Patriots Foundation donates $10,000 to Fairhaven’s Help SAVE Foundation $275,000 in total
Jennifer Blum of Fairhaven receives $10,000 for the Help SAVE Foundation. Every year since 1998, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have been celebrating those who give their time to help others. The program was originally known as the Community Quarterback Awards and were presented to those who …
Read More »Bruins Mascot Blades Celebrates Summer Reading at New Bedford Free Public Library
On Wednesday, August 18th at 11am, the New Bedford Free Public Library’s main branch at 613 Pleasant Street will host Boston Bruins mascot Blades and Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker for a celebration of summer reading. The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the Commonwealth to encourage kids …
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