“I was at Market Basket in New Bedford and a man went into a seizure in one of the aisles, falling down, and knocking a bunch of stuff down. This young nurse who was there shopping and saw it happen quickly shot into action without hesitation.She identified herself as a …
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 Police dispatcher, officers chip in to replace 5-year old autistic boy’s lost tablet
The following is a story about a 5-year old who has Autism and lost his tablet. We spoke with his grandmother Susan over the course of a few days and originall were going to make a post to ask if anyone had found the tablet and would do the right …
Read More »Senior Mae Lima of Dartmouth’s Bishop Stang commits to play volleyball at UMass Boston
“Bishop Stang is pleased to announce that Team Captain, record-setter, and all-star performer Mae Lima (Westport) has committed to UMass Boston to play volleyball in college. Mae loved the Umass Boston campus and felt that she would fit in well with the volleyball team. She said, “The coaching staff was …
Read More »Springfield, Massachusetts Senator Undergoes Kidney Transplant
By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service Sen. Adam Gomez underwent a kidney transplant last week and is still receiving care at a Boston hospital. Gomez, 39, had been on dialysis for a year and a half, receiving treatments three times each week after his kidney functioning dropped from 30 …
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. …
Read More »Bristol Community College student Ojadi-Kedigui named to prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship
“Bristol Community College is proud to announce that graduating student Felisa Ojadi-Kedigui has been named a 2023-2024 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a Boston-based, nonprofit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program for students from Campus Compact member …
Read More »New Bedford’s Fort Taber Flag Honors SSGT John F. Santos – Massachusetts Air National Guard Veteran
During the month of May, the 44th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of SSGT. John F. Santos, of New Bedford, who served his country with honor and dignity for seven years, before passing away on December 28, 2022, at …
Read More »Spinner Publications announces upcoming release of HOMETOWN, a memoir by John K. Bullard
“The story of a young man’s decision to save the world by fixing up his hometown and where that journey eventually takes him. Spinner Publications is excited to announce the upcoming release of HOMETOWN, a memoir by John K. Bullard on June 1, 2023. HOMETOWN, a deeply moving and thoughtful …
Read More »First responders of the Boston Marathon Bombing honored at 10th Anniversary ceremony
“In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing, United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins held a private ceremony honoring the selflessness, commitment and bravery demonstrated by first responders and the medical community in the tragic events that occurred during the week of April 15, 2013. “Ten years …
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