On Monday morning we were invited to tour the Veterans Transition House facilities in New Bedford. Before the tour began, we listened in on a meeting with elected officials and other leaders in the veteran community. It’s apparent that assisting homeless veterans has been a top priority in New Bedford …
Read More »Fort Taber Flag To Honor New Bedford’s Corporal Tiago Reis, Vietnam Veteran Killed In Action
During the month of September, the 48th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Tiago Reis of New Beford who was killed in action while serving with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Reis was born on …
Read More »New Bedford’s Fort Taber August Flag Honors Arthur R. Allain Korean War Veteran
During the month of August, the 47th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Arthur R. Allain, or New Bedford, who passed away on April 19th at the age of 92. Allain was born in New Bedford on …
Read More »New Bedford WW2 Veteran ‘Joseph Martin’ celebrates his 100th birthday!
Joseph Martin, a WW2 veteran and lifelong New Bedford resident is celebrating his 100th birthday! Born on August 15th, 1923 Joseph has lived through 100 years of ups, downs, and world events that most of us only can read about. He fought in the “Battle of the Bulge” also known …
Read More »Fort Rodman flag to honor Fairhaven’s Joseph “Charles” Messier, WWII Army Air Veteran
During the month of July, the 46th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Joseph “Charles” Messier, formerly of Fairhaven who passed away April 9, 2023 at the age of 101. He served proudly in the U.S. Army …
Read More »Newport Fire Department mourns sudden passing of FF Maribeth Redman
Maribeth Redman 35, of Narragansett RI, died suddenly on July 9, 2023. She was a graduate of East Greenwich High school, class of 2006, graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2011, and just recently achieved her lifelong dream in 2022 becoming a Newport firefighter. The City of Newport …
Read More »New Bedford’s Fort Taber Flag Honors U.S. Navy Veteran George P. Randall
During the month of June, the 45th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George Pierce Randall of Mattapoisett, who passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 93. George, who was affectionately called “Porgie,” served …
Read More »South end New Bedford Police Station crew pays it forward for 5-year old boy
“We appreciate that New Bedford Guide did an article on this yesterday. We would now like to show everyone the happy ending to the story (since the cat is out of the bag ??). Ofc. Jenny Roman took a report last week for a 5 year old boy who had …
Read More »New Bedford’s Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum is looking for volunteers
The Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum is looking for volunteers. If you would like to be involved celebrating the veteran and military history of New Bedford and surrounding towns, please consider volunteering a few hours of your time at the museum. Please come by the museum and fill out an …
Read More »New Bedford man receives achievement medals while serving in the U.S. Navy
“Hi there! I was hoping to get my brother Shane Diaz recognized for his prior and continued service to this wonderful country. Shane was born and raised in New Bedford and graduated from New Bedford Voc Tech in 2011 from the engineering shop. Shane has been enlisted in the U.S. …
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