“This past Sunday, June 9, was the 8th Annual Manheim New England Touch-a-Truck event. Proceeds from raffles held at the event went towards Jaxon’s Journey with a Rare Brain Tumor and Butterflies Raising Hope Fundraisers. Jaxon is a 6-year-old who has been battling Hypothalamic Hamartoma since he was 9 months …
Read More »New Bedford hands out awards to City employees for service, those “who went above and beyond”
“We held the City’s annual Longevity Service Award Ceremony on Friday at Buttonwood Park Zoo. City employees were presented with pins for reaching various years of service, and employees who went above and beyond were honored with New Bedford Way awards. Here are a couple of pictures from the event …
Read More »New Bedford park’s basketball court dedicated to one of the greatest basketball players in NBHS history
“NEW BEDFORD – Tom Barao grew up on Borden Street, and on most days, headed to Ashley Park to play basketball. All those days dribbling, shooting, and playing pick-up games paid off as Barao went on to become one of the best basketball players in New Bedford High School history. …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 17, 2024 – June 21, 2024
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 17, 2024 – June 21, 2024, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observation of Juneteenth. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • …
Read More »Massachusetts DPH: “Opioid overdose deaths in largest decline in 13 years, decreased 10% in 2023”
“BOSTON (June 12, 2024) – Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts decreased by 10 percent in 2023 – the largest single-year decline since 2009-2010 – according to preliminary data released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). There were 2,125 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in 2023, which is …
Read More »Pilot food waste drop-off program in Dartmouth
There’s a better place for your banana peels, coffee grounds, meat, and moldy strawberries. “Description automatically generated with low confidenceDartmouth, Massachusetts – Beginning June 18, 2024, Dartmouth residents can drop off food waste at the Dartmouth Transfer Station! This pilot program will help participants reduce waste and purchase fewer orange …
Read More »New Bedford community of pet lovers help reunite ‘Lia’ and her human after missing for 2 weeks
The New Bedford community really comes together when it comes to missing pets. Neither we as a Facebook page nor anyone who shares these pets makes any money for these posts but the payment comes in the form of the happiness that comes from uniting pet and human. We all …
Read More »Steward Health Continues To Face Cash Crunch As Bankruptcy Looms Large
Steward Health Care’s request for additional financing underscores the severity of its financial situation and the urgent need to secure funds to continue operations. With only approximately $20 million in cash on hand, the company faces imminent challenges in meeting payroll, paying vendors, and ensuring the continuity of patient care …
Read More »New Bedford Carnival brings fun rides, concession stands, carousel and more over 4 days
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Read More »Lakeville residents approve funding for next phase of proposed fire station
“Message from Chief O’Brien: The Lakeville Fire Department leadership team would like to express our gratitude to the Lakeville residents who attended the town meeting last night. We respect and appreciate all those who take on the burden of providing direction and oversight for our community. Thank you for authorizing …
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