The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest man with long criminal history in connection with shooting incident
New Bedford Police detectives unit arrested a man with a long criminal history, including time in prison for manslaughter, in connection with a shooting incident Monday, Aug. 6 that injured two people. Attim Almeida, 42, of New Bedford, was arrested Tuesday Aug. 7 and charged with assault and battery with …
Read More »New Bedford Awarded Tobacco Control and Prevention Grant
Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Rules Committee Chairman Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health awarded a $90,000 tobacco control and prevention grant to New Bedford. The grant is part of a total of $6 million in overall funding announced today …
Read More »Bay State Wind changes turbine layout to accommodate fishermen’s concerns
Bay State Wind today announced a significant change to its proposed layout for a New England offshore wind farm. In response to feedback from fishermen and community members, Bay State Wind has revised its turbine layout pattern. The change demonstrates Bay State Wind’s commitment to being a good neighbor, and …
Read More »New Bedford man out on previous drug charges arrested for trafficking
Members of the New Bedford Police narcotics unit took nearly 30 grams of cocaine off the street and arrested an individual on drug trafficking charges Saturday, Aug. 4 following an investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 289 Coffin St. Apt. 1FR. Police executed a search warrant …
Read More »Acushnet Police seeking public’s help IDing 2 involved in a stabbing & robbery
On Wednesday August 1, at approximately 9:43PM, Acushnet Police units were dispatched for a report of a man bleeding. Upon further investigation, it was found that the male suffered multiple stab wounds. The male victim was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. The victim informed police responders that he was in …
Read More »New Bedford woman arrested for OUI drugs in Wareham
At about 10:40, Wareham Police received a call about a possible intoxicated driver in the Wendy’s drive-thru on Cranberry Highway. Further reports indicated the vehicle had heavy front-end damage on it. Officer Wareham police officer Nate Aronson and Special Officer Madison Burrell located and stopped the vehicle on Cranberry Hwy. …
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – August 5, 2018
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of August 5, 2018. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. _____________________________________________________ Sales Representative – Power Home Remodeling $75,000 – $90,000 a year Power Home …
Read More »Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker at the New Bedford Portuguese Feast
Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker interacted with New Bedford politicians at the New Bedford Portuguese Feast on Thursday.
Read More »Boston Strong Invitational Basketball Tournament starts Aug. 4
It’s that time of year again, when ballers come together to honor the memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombers, including two law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the investigation into the terrorist attack. This weekend’s Boston Strong Invitational Basketball Tournament is a way for …
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