Announcements

Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County at some point between Saturday, November 2, 2019 into Sunday, November 3, 2019. The purpose is to further educate the …

The Princeton Review recognized the university for its sustainability and refuse diversion efforts. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges according to the recently published, The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition. The Princeton Review surveys administrators at hundreds of four-year …

The following was posted to Mary’s Steamed Cheeseburger’s Facebook page: “Who would have ever thought a burger joint in NB would be a destination restaurant for vegans and vegetarians, certainly not me. After much consideration, I have decided to close my restaurant at 288 Union street to concentrate my efforts …

Bishop Stang High School is pleased to announce the Julie (Stockwell) Letourneau, for the position of Head Girls Basketball Coach. Bishop Stang Athletic Director Dennis Golden remarked, “We are thrilled to have Julie Letourneau head our Girls Basketball program. We believe Coach Letourneau will bring passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm to …

“At 4:49 p.m. on October 22, the New Bedford Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at 354 Coffin Ave. Command Unit 1 arrived three minutes later and reported a working structure fire. Ladder Company 4 arrived shortly thereafter. Based on a review of radio traffic among …

CORRECTION: Engine 8 was blacked out, not Engine 9. The following was posted on New Bedford Firefighters Local 841’s Facebook page: “On Tuesday, October 22nd a fire occurred at 354 Coffin Avenue which resulted in a fatality. The members of the New Bedford Firefighters Local 841 are saddened by the …

56 trees surround the National Christmas Tree in President’s Park each year. The trees are decorated with ornaments created by students in each state, territory and the District of Columbia. At 56 schools across the country, students are creating one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2019 National Christmas Tree display on the …

Due to recent heavy rains and field conditions, the Dedication Ceremony for the Manuel F. Matos Memorial Soccer Field has been postponed until Tuesday, October 29, 5:15 p.m. Media and the public are cordially invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Manuel F. Matos Memorial Soccer Field, located at …

New Bedford Public Schools’ top priority is always the safety and well-being of its students and staff. Today, due to parent concerns, Keith Middle School Principal Williams in his best judgment acted with an abundance of caution and canceled after-school activities.

A Creative Courts mural for Carlos Pacheco Elementary School in the West End; high-flying kites and more for Festival Tipico de Guatemala in the North End; and even more Reggae On West Beach in the South End are just three ways Wicked Cool Places are springing up in every neighborhood …