Announcements

“The United States flag made famous in Thomas E. Franklin’s “Raising the Flag at Ground Zero” photo from September 11, 2001 was raised at the Southampton Fire Department yesterday afternoon. Three New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Firefighters; William Eisengrein, George Johnson and Daniel McWilliams, hoisted the Stars and Stripes …

“Reminder: Improperly discarded fishing line can be lethal to wildlife! Yesterday, we received a call about an osprey that was entangled in fishing line on Beck Pond in Hamilton. Our Northeast District staff successfully located, unhooked, and untangled the osprey before safely releasing it back into the wild. Always remember …

“News about the alleged threats directed at Boston Children’s Hospital transgender health program is disturbing to say the least. Children deserve an opportunity to thrive and grow as their own authentic selves. Parents/guardians and health care providers who support them in that journey should be allowed to do so free …

Creation of bike program at Dennison Memorial provides opportunity to connect children throughout the community. During the summer school recess, kids across Greater New Bedford have been building friendships and lifelong memories thanks in part to the Senator Montigny Children’s Fund established at the Southcoast Community Foundation in partnership with …

Hayden McFadden, Renaissance and Rodman Schools welcome new leaders for SY2022-2023. New Bedford Public Schools welcomes three new principals for the 2022-2023 school year at Hayden McFadden, Renaissance and Rodman Schools, Superintendent Thomas Anderson announced recently, stating, “It is a pleasure to welcome these accomplished leaders; they bring a wealth …

City students will be more safe this year thanks to a continuing partnership between the School Department and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office. The BCSO recently completed two training classes for security guards at city schools. It’s the 12th year the BCSO Homeland Security team has trained city school security …

Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages. The voluntary recall comes after diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of the factories. Only the …

This week New Bedford Creative will begin introducing the means by which an unprecedented amount of support and funding will be made available to the City of New Bedford’s arts and culture purveyors and producers. As announced by Mayor Jon A. Mitchell at Hatch Street Studios in May 2022, a …

“Congratulations to Trooper Elkin Arredondo (left) upon his retirement from the Massachusetts State Police after 29 years of service. Trooper Arredondo was a graduate of the 71st Recruit Training Troop and among his assignments, served in the Gang Unit and the Air Wing. Best wishes Elkin. Congratulating him here is …

“Meet Ofc. Taylor Sousa! Originally from Fall River, he has lived in New Bedford for the past 6 years. Before becoming an officer, Sousa graduated from UMass Dartmouth and was a high school teacher who taught chemistry and physics. On his off days, he said he likes to stay active, …