A Boston man pleaded guilty on May 1st in federal court in Boston to robbing 10 banks in the greater Boston area. Paul B. Landrum, dubbed the “Route 128 Bandit,” 38, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of bank robbery. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock scheduled sentencing for …
Read More »World Fiddle Day Event Brings Communities Together in New Bedford
World Time Fiddle Session will be hosting a multi-cultural, interactive, traditional music event called “World Fiddle Day” at Hatch Street Studios in New Bedford on May 20th. The event runs from 12:30 to 5:30 pm and includes open playing opportunities for musicians, children’s activities, vendors, workshops, dancing, and a full …
Read More »Couto Construction is hiring sales associates, carpenters and siding installers in New Bedford
Couto Construction is seeking highly motivated people to join our fast-growing sales team. We’re hiring both a sales manager and sales associates. Are you disciplined and driven to succeed? We want you! No sales experience needed. We have a world-class training system that has proven itself time and time again, …
Read More »Livesey Memorial Club in Fairhaven destroyed by fire
Here’s a look at the end of the early morning fire that started between 3-4 am at Livesey Memorial Club in Fairhaven. Fairhaven, Acushnet and Mattapoisett fire departments arrived and put out the fire. No injuries reported but the building is a total loss. Video by Camille Yergeau
Read More »PODCAST: New Bedford Marijuana Moratorium Update
Mayor Mitchell provides an update on the New Bedford marijuana moratorium that recently passed the New Bedford City Council effectively prohibiting recreational sales in the city.
Read More »PODCAST: Craig DeMelo’s spoken word on Narcan
Here’s some amazing spoken word by Craig DeMelo The Whiskey Poet regarding addiction and the use of Narcan. It was performed during the opioid community discussion at the Zeiterion Theatre a few years ago.
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell discusses his frustration with local judges
Mayor Mitchell discusses the case of a 23-year old New Bedford man with 40 adult arraignments being arrested for selling Fentanyl three days after being released on $350 bail for an assault with a dangerous weapon charge.
Read More »10 simple ways for New Bedford residents to improve the city
In New Bedford, some residents have made it a full-time job to complain on Facebook, yet do little to either fix the issue themselves (for example, taking photos of trash instead of cleaning the trash) or take the time to officially report the problem to those with the resources to …
Read More »BREAKING: Massachusetts State Police Respond to Suicide on Route 140
Massachusetts State Police responded to a suicide by gunshot that occurred overnight in a vehicle on Route 140 in New Bedford. Late last night Troop D patrols were advised to be on the lookout for a red Ford Explorer, with an unknown Maine registration, being operated erratically on Route 24 …
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – May 6, 2018
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of May 6, 2018. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. Delivery Technician – Enos Home Medical Enos Home Medical is looking for dependable Drivers …
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