An MS-13 member pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to racketeering conspiracy. Modesto Ramirez, a/k/a “Snoopy,” 29, a Honduran national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, more commonly referred to as RICO or racketeering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge F. …
Read More »Day of Portugal in New Bedford kicks off on June 14
This year we will celebrate the 21st year of the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities on June 14, 15, 16 and 17. Thursday, June 14 will be the raising of the flag in front of City Hall at 6:30 P.M. The program includes students from the Discovery …
Read More »Irwin M. Jacobs School dedicated in ceremony and ribbon cutting
The Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School was dedicated today in a ceremony that included music, remarks and a ribbon cutting. With the school’s namesake, Irwin M. and Joan Jacobs in attendance, students along with city and state officials conducted the brief program. Afterward, students greeted their guests and returned to …
Read More »Bedford Child Rapist Connected to North Attleboro Case Sentenced to Two Decades in Prison
A 48-year-old Bedford man, who was charged in connection with a North Attleboro child rape and child pornography case, was sentenced this week in Fall River Superior Court to serve 18 to 23 years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Christopher Perera pleaded guilty …
Read More »18 Things To Do This Weekend (May 18 – May 20)
As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #154: David Lima
Meet David Lima, 60-year-old Pastor of New Seasons Worship Center and Executive Minister of the Interchurch Council of Greater New Bedford. As early as David could remember he had a deep love for God and people, so much of a love that he even stood on a chair during one …
Read More »CLOSED: New Bedford Police Dept. is seeking to fill Sr Systems Analyst vacancy
***THIS JOB HAS BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE*** PAY: $73,731 – $92,170 Manages all Police computer network, servers and equipment; installs and maintains department computers, printers, servers, cameras and radio equipment. Monitors and troubleshoot end user problems with software, hardware and network. Maintains a variety of Microsoft based …
Read More »PODCAST: Sexual Orientation vs. Gender Identity – The LGBTQ VOICE
The LGBTQ Voice discusses the difference between sexual orientation vs. gender identity. You can catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page live every Tuesday at 7pm.
Read More »PODCAST: Aquaculture Potential for New Bedford Press Conference
In a joint press conference, Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) represented by Hugh Cowperthwaite along with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Ed Anthes-Washburn, New Bedford Port Authority, Scott Soares, Massachusetts Aquaculture Association & Massachusetts Shellfish Initiative, Seth Garfield, Cuttyhunk Oysters released a new report analyzing the aquaculture industry along Massachusetts South …
Read More »PODCAST: Southcoast Health+ Weekly diabetes discussion
Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond NP sat down with Linda Clark and Amy Hartnett to discuss pharmacy and diabetic medications.
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