The International Space Station flew over Massachusetts Sunday afternoon and shared a video of the view! They took the scenic route from Boston, through Plymouth, to Cape Cod and judging by only one cloud in the sky it was a beautiful day to fly over. The @CityOfBoston and Cape Cod …
Read More »First day of school dates, updated hours, bus routes announced for New Bedford Public Schools
Can you believe summer is almost over? With August coming to an end, New Bedford Public Schools will be in session in just a few days! Here is the “first day of school” dates in New Bedford: • District: Thursday, August 31st • Parker: Tuesday, August 22nd • Gomes: Wednesday, …
Read More »Massachusetts dad drowns rescuing mom and son in New Hampshire rapids
On Sunday just after 12:30 p.m., NHSP Dispatch received a call regarding a possible drowning in the Swift River in Albany. Initial investigation revealed that a family from Massachusetts was on the Passaconaway roadside of the Swift River, east of the Albany covered bridge. The mother and child became stuck …
Read More »New Bedford Fire and Police Department respond to “woman in crisis” in water at city beach
New Bedford Fire and Police saved a woman out of the the water just off a pier behind the “SMAST building” in the south end of New Bedford on Sunday afternoon. Initially, it appeared that the woman was drowning and in need of assistance, but once first responders arrived it …
Read More »Meet Cole, The Lighthouse Animal Shelter Pet of The Week
Cole asked us if he could model for some new headshots in hopes that his handsome face will get someone’s attention! He’s been very patiently waiting for his perfect fit. Cole has been at the shelter for EIGHT MONTHS! Lets find him a new home! Cole’s favorite activities are playing …
Read More »Southcoast Health employees donate record-breaking 23,000 menstrual hygiene products
“Southcoast Health employees donated 23,942 menstrual hygiene products, breaking Southcoast’s 2021 donation record of over 18,000 products, as part of their annual Justice Flow Advocacy Project collection drive. This is the third year Southcoast’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and Community Health and Wellness department hosted the drive as part …
Read More »73-year old New Bedford man loses everything in Cedar Street fire
“My dad’s house caught on fire Sunday July 23 on Cedar St. He lost everything. I normally don’t ask for help. So for me to even post THIS it’s serious. My dad James Bargasse lost EVERYTHING IN A HOUSE FIRE. What he walked out the house with is all he …
Read More »Head-on collision by wrong way driver results in death of Somerville woman
“At 12:42 AM Thursday, Troopers from State Police-Concord Barracks responded to a crash involving a 2010 Dodge SUV and a 2021 Mazda CX-5 on Route 2 eastbound in Littleton. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the operator of the Mazda, and serious injuries to the operator of the Dodge. …
Read More »City of New Bedford reopens East Beach to swimming
“New Bedford, MA – East Beach is now open after temporarily being closed to swimming due to water quality levels exceeding state standards yesterday, August 17th. Additional water sampling determined that the water quality is safe for swimming and the closure posting has been removed by the Health Department. Water …
Read More »Yet another officer leaves the New Bedford Police Department
“The New Bedford Police Union regrets to announce the departure of another officer. Officer Taylor Souza has moved on from the New Bedford Police Department. Officer Souza was hired by the New Bedford Police Department in January of 2022. Officer Souza was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division until his …
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