“Meet Pumpkin Pie. The very nice people at Toyota of Dartmouth gave us a call because they found a cat who was in need of some help. We trapped her and took her to Anchor Animal Hospital for treatment. It was found that she had a rope that was embedded …
Read More »New Bedford’s Annual “Breaking up Christmas” event to feature performances, dancing, kid’s activities, comfort food, giveaways and more
Old Time Fiddle Session and Southcoast Lessons will host the 3rd annual “New” Bedford take on an old Appalachian holiday at Hatch Street Studios in New Bedford on December 28th. The event runs 12:00 to 4:30pm and shares a name and mission with a long-standing Old Time tradition of musical …
Read More »Fairhaven Animal Shelter looking for a forever home for Nonnie who has spent the last year in shelter
“We would love to introduce everyone to Nonnie. Nonnie has spent the last year living in a shelter. We decided that we would give her a chance here at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter to be seen by our amazing followers. Someone out there has to be the perfect fit for …
Read More »Massachusetts State and Local Police 2019 “Shop with a Cop” brightens the lives of local children
“Earlier last night Colonel Christopher Mason, Lt. Col. Scott Warmington, Lt. Col. Richard Ball, Major James Hanlon, and members of Troop H joined Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Boston Police Commissioner William Gross along with numerous members of the Boston Police Department, Transit Police, Boston EMS and several other agencies at …
Read More »New Bedford’s Hathaway Elementary School bakes bread for the homeless this holiday season
“Did you see what Hathaway Elementary is up to? This is something positive to share about New Bedford Public Schools!! Thanks to King Arthur flour our fifth grade students have partnered with the United way to bake bread for the homeless this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Teachers are Mrs. Melissa …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper named the Massachusetts Task Force Officer of the Year by the DEA
Congratulations to Massachusetts State Trooper Mark Concannon, second from right, who was named the Massachusetts Task Force Officer of the Year by the Drug Enforcement Administration yesterday. Trooper Concannon serves on the DEA Strike Force, a joint team that includes federal, state and local law enforcement officers. Trooper Concannon was …
Read More »Bristol County Savings Bank awards $20,000 grant as sponsor of Holiday Happenings and City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve
For the tenth consecutive year, Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), through its charitable foundation, has awarded a $20,000 grant to the City of New Bedford as part of the Bank’s role as overall sponsor of the current Holiday Happenings and City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve festivities. The city is in …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, December 12
Due to the continued weather conditions, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6:00pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6:00pm and 7:30pm and we wrap …
Read More »The Amaral Bus Company Is Hiring for School Bus Drivers, Monitors, Mechanics and HR/ Accounting in the Southcoast
School Bus Driver: Licensed School Bus drivers will receive a $500 signing bonus. School Bus Drivers Wanted! Up to $28.75 per hour (Southcoast and Tri-Town areas) Amaral Bus Co., Inc. is committed to providing quality, safe, transportation. Monday thru Friday work Week. Weekends and major holidays off. Summer and school …
Read More »MariMed given the “go-ahead” on New Bedford facility
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has approved the Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company, MariMed Incorporated’s request to start growing marijuana in its facility at the New Bedford Business Park. The $14 million dollar facility has 70,000 square feet set aside for cultivation alone and additional footage containing a large testing kitchen. The …
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