A 29-year-old man who previously resided in both Fairhaven and New Bedford arrested twice within a year for trafficking opiates was sentenced to serve five to seven-and-a-half years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Zachary Lovegrove pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court last …
Read More »One of Massachusetts “Most Wanted” captured in New Bedford
Mr. Medeiros was indicted by a Bristol County Grand Jury in connection to the October 4, 2017 homicide of Angel Camacho in New Bedford. This defendant had strong ties to Fairhaven and New Bedford, but had also previously lived in Fall River. We are excited to announce that one of …
Read More »New Bedford police team up with churches to deliver 175 meals to those in need
The New Bedford Police Department teamed up with Saint Mary’s Church and Saint Vincent Depaul to deliver meals to the homeless. Approximately 175 meals were prepared and delivered to those in need. New Bedford Police Officers Timothy Gibney, Jared Lizotte, Timothy Gibney, and Kurtis Gonsalves played an active role in …
Read More »Wareham armed standoff at home on Tomahawk Drive ends peacefully
On Wednesday, March 3, after 8:00 p.m. Wareham Police officers responded to a home on Tomahawk Drive where a male was reported to be barricaded with multiple weapons. Shortly after arrival, the Southeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council and Plymouth County Sheriff’s department were summoned to the scene. A neighboring house …
Read More »Repeat New Bedford Opiate Dealer Sentenced to State Prison
A 42-year-old New Bedford man who was caught dealing Opiates while out on bail for a previous opiate distribution arrest was sentenced to serve two to four years in state prison last week, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Jason Costa pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Chief Coderre provides an update on Templeton Street fire
At the fire this morning at 50 Templeton Street, New Bedford Fire Department Chief Paul Coderre provided the details of the fire where one dog died. Interview by Paul Santos Live. Live video of the fire: https://www.facebook.com/NewBedfordGuide/videos/2050010458430812/
Read More »New Bedford firefighters battle house fire on Templeton Street
Live as New Bedford firefighters battle a fire at 50 Templeton Street. The fire reportedly started around 9:15 am at the single family home. No people were inside, but the family dog was killed.
Read More »UMassDartmouth professor receives federal grant to continue veteran education program
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently announced that the Clemente Course in the Humanities is among its 2019 grant recipients, awarding two grants totaling $198,930 to expand its work in the NEH Dialogues on the Experience of War initiative. One grant, for approximately $99,000, will establish a two-year …
Read More »Helicopter crashes at Taunton airport just after takeoff on way to New Bedford
Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw and Police Chief Edward Walsh report that the Taunton Fire and Police Departments responded to a helicopter crash at the Taunton Municipal Airport Tuesday afternoon. The pilot and passenger, both adult men, were uninjured in the crash. At approximately 12:40 p.m., first responders went to the …
Read More »Solshine Yoga offers the South Coast a unique and transformative yoga experience like no other
The word yoga is increasingly becoming an English word in the same way pizza, latte and pajamas have become “English.” Words adopted from other languages that have become such a part of our culture that they seem like they are English words and have always been there. The idea and …
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