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Humanity has a long history when it comes to abusing the environment. The SouthCoast in general, and greater New Bedford specifically, are no exceptions. The most infamous being the 572 toxic plots of land, including our harbor and Acushnet River, polluted with heavily contaminated with PCBs – the legacy of …

The Annual World AIDS Day commemoration will be Thursday, November 29, 2018, with a candlelight vigil starting at 5:30 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall. We will then proceed to 634 Purchase St. New Bedford for light refreshments with a program to follow at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ …

Adults may feel a historic house museum is not the best place to visit with children, but The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) says otherwise. On Saturday, December 1, from 12pm to 3pm, they host Family Day, a program including a make-and-take seasonal craft, a scavenger hunt in the …

Support Services and resources for People affected by Opioid Use and awareness and remembrance of those affected by HIV/AIDS. New Bedford City Hall, November 29th, 5:30pm-8:30pm. New Bedford City Hall 5:30pm: Opening Ceremonies w/ Pastor Doug Sederberg 6:00pm: Procession to Pilgrim United Church Of Christ 6:30pm: Reception with light eats. …

On Saturday, December 15, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra brings the best holiday concert to town when Maestro Yaniv Dinur leads the orchestra in two performances of the annual Holiday Pops Concert at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. The 3:30pm children’s matinee features a special surprise for children in attendance, …

Coping with grief during the Holiday Season can be so difficult. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, please join us for this healing opportunity. This workshop is for anyone who needs support and connection to learn how to survive and the holiday season. …

Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a privately-held, family-operated discount retail chain with 133 stores in New England, New York, and New Jersey is pleased to announce its new ‘Choose, Give, Get’ donation program to benefit those in need this holiday season. Customers are invited to ‘choose’ a cause, ‘give’ to …

On Sunday, November 25, at about 10:30 a.m. Wareham Police Officers George Chandler and John Iacobucci arrested Timothy Millet, 46, of Wareham, on High Street. Mr. Millet is a fugitive from California, wanted on an active warrant for violation of parole on a robbery charge. Wareham Police detectives were aware …

PAY: $42,084 – $52,608 This position is dependent upon continued yearly funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Community Health and Prevention’s Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention program (MTCP). The manager will be responsible for the overall operations of the New Bedford partnership communities’ tobacco program and …

Would you use the New Bedford/Fairhaven bridge if you had to pay a toll or fee to cross it today? In the 19th century, one had to purchase a ticket to go back and forth between New Bedford and Fairhaven. Bringing your “horse” or car? That will be extra: triple …