The SouthCoast Community Foundation announced today $97,000 in grants from the Polaroid Fund to nine local nonprofits seeking to enhance the skills and education of the New Bedford workforce. The award recipients include The Arc of Bristol County, Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern MA, Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts, …
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Massachusetts State Police K9 Tippett on April 9 after a brief serious illness. Tippett’s End of Watch came at home, surrounded by his beloved family – former handler Sergeant Gregory Keane and family – and his favorite toys. …
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By Brendan Kurie Contributing Writer New Bedford became the latest victim of the Jason Hall Stompede. Durfee’s superstar running back set a new career-high with five touchdowns, rushing for 271 yards on just 15 carries as the Hilltoppers pulled away in the third quarter en route to a 48-7 victory …
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By Brendan Kurie Contributing Writer It says something that the GNB Voc-Tech football team did just about everything possible to sabotage itself — turning the ball over five times, failing to score on four trips inside the 12 and committing eight penalties — but still had the ball with 11 …
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“Hello, New Bedford Residents, For those of you who may have loved ones at Sacred Hearts Cemetery on Mount Pleasant near the airport: I just found out that graves are not allowed to have metal decorations at the gravestones. Apparently, for years now, the items that were placed at my …
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“An astounding turnout from local residents Tuesday in Norfolk at our latest Coffee With A Cop event, held by the Massachusetts State Police Community Liaison Team with our partners in the community, Norfolk Police. Thank you to Cilla’s Coffeehouse on Liberty Lane for hosting the event, as well as Golden …
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Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 4, Massachusetts State Police patrols received a call of shots fired in the area of 66 Stratton St. in Dorchester. Boston Police were able to confirm the gunfire at the scene and issued a report of a white Chevrolet sedan with heavy tint …
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Food waste makes up approximately 20% of the waste that residents generate in their homes. Composting food waste saves space in your trash bags and the landfill while providing nutrient-rich material for gardening. The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is pleased to offer two types of compost bins …
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The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 12, 2021 – April 16, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Union St. working on services from South Sixth St. to Orchard …
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Chief Brian Levesque is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) will conduct an examination of various aspects of the Dartmouth Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities next week. The MPAC Assessment Team is scheduled to begin the on-site assessment beginning Tuesday, April 13. Verification …
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