“I think it’s time I issue a warning to parents of kids in New Bedford. The small silver canister in the photo is Nitrous Oxide. I’ve noticed them appearing on the streets over the last few months more and more frequently. People use them to get high. I know this …
Read More »Fairhaven’s Genesis who is battling leukemia would love to hear from you to boost her spirits!
“We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts as our dear friends, Tom and Becky, navigate a challenging chapter in their lives. Their beloved daughter, Genesis, at just five years old, is bravely battling leukemia at Boston Children’s Hospital. We were told by Genesis’ pediatrician to see a specialist …
Read More »APPLY NOW: Over $700,000 in college scholarships to be awarded to South Coast students
Application deadline March 1st – Online info sessions January 31st and February 13th. “NEW BEDFORD, MA – The SouthCoast Community Foundation, the largest provider of scholarships in southeastern Massachusetts, has opened its 2024 online application, with a March 1st deadline. Students complete just one application — no FAFSA (Free Application …
Read More »Help Bald Eagles sending nest locations to Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
“It’s the season of the sticks for bald eagles! From December-February, they are collecting building materials for their nests, including large sticks. In the mating pair, the male will collect the nesting materials and bring them to the female who will construct the nest. You can help us identify new …
Read More »NBPD’s Ofc. Fonseca: giving to the New Bedford community by coaching kid’s basketball for 25 years
“Ofc. Fonseca (left) has been coaching basketball at the Dennison Memorial Community Center for nearly 25 years! When we asked him about his two decades of coaching, he said “I love to give back to the community that pretty much raised me – I spent all of my time there …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth student “Flordan Bazile” posts letter on Instagram days after his death
The South Coast of Massachusetts has been heartbroken over the death of Umass Dartmouth student athlete, “Flo Bazile.” After his body was discovered in the Acushnet River, the District Attorney’s office quickly informed us that they believe this to be a suicide. Days after his body was discovered, a letter …
Read More »Fairhaven, Lakeville, Wareham complete Nero’s Law training to save lives of our police K-9s
“Another Successful Nero’s Law Training. Thank you Dr. Larry Venezia once again for being our veterinarian. We were joined by Coastal Medical, Middleboro Fire Department, Middleboro Police Department, Lakeville Police Department (MA), Wareham EMS Local 2895, Fairhaven Police Department K9 Unit, Tobey Hospital, and Professional Canine Services Four Legged Angels. …
Read More »UPDATED: Family seeks public’s help locating missing New Bedford 14-year old
UPDATED Sunday @ 10:15pm: Good news! Thanks to the community spreading the word, Kaidyn has been found and is now safe at home. ___________________________________________________________ Original article: “He is 14-years old and has mental health issues and PTSD, He has been off his medication for over 48 hours now. He was …
Read More »Boston Police seek public’s help locating 12-year old who has been missing for 4 days
*** Boston Police Department Missing Person Alert: 12 Year-Old Aliana Roberts Of Boston *** “Aliana Roberts was last seen on 1/16/2024 in the area of Downtown Crossing (450 Washington Street) in Boston. She was wearing a white long sleeve shirt and blue pajama pants. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts …
Read More »City of New Bedford places 14 trash/recycling compactors at select sites throughout the city
“What’s cooler than a new trash bin? OK, maybe your average trash and recycling containers aren’t the coolest, but we have some new compactors in New Bedford and the positive environmental impact is pretty cool. There are 14 of these bins (one trash, one recycling) in seven well-traveled spots around …
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