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Apply Today for Junior Achievement’s SPARK Program – a free year-long program for middle school girls focusing on leadership and entrepreneurial thinking, highlighted by a week-long residential summer experience at Massachusetts Maritime Academy from August 13th-August 17th. SPARK offers a unique blend of career readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership …

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that applications for the 2018 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted online at mass.gov/platelottery or by mail. Applicants must apply by August 27 and, if selected for a low number plate, will be notified after the drawing takes place in …

A Westminster woman was arrested on Monday, June 18 in connection with stealing $46,310 in Social Security benefits. Theresa Kenda Benedict, 55, was indicted on one count of theft of public funds and four counts of making false statements. She is scheduled to appear in federal court in Worcester before …

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 …

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa and City officials to officially accept New Bedford’s designation as an Age-Friendly Community, a livability index from the World Health Organization and AARP for older residents to stay healthy and active longer. New Bedford’s process to become an Age-Friendly Community …

This morning at about 6:00 a.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in Middleboro responded to reports of a single vehicle roll-over crash that resulted in the death of the ejected operator. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2001 Toyota Tundra was traveling Route 495 by exit 7, when for reasons …

The 46th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade will be held on Saturday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. The parade starting point will be Rockdale Avenue and Union Street at Buttonwood Park. This year’s event is really special because the world-renowned musical group “The Tavares” will be honored along with 14 …

“In an attempt to provide public awareness, since there has not been any formal notice, announcement or signage, regarding the following changes to response and station access. To residents and businesses of downtown & the far west end of New Bedford: This district extends from the New Bedford harbor/waterfront west …

I’m a firm believer that genuine deeds of kindness, selflessness and generosity deserve to be recognized. While most people I know that possess these traits aren’t looking for the recognition, I think it is important to share because it not only shows the community the good that is therein but …

By Sean McCarthy. If you ask anyone who has experienced the New Bedford Folk Festival why they return they will likely give the same reason. “The magic.” The New Bedford Folk Festival isn’t just a group of individual concerts – a majority of the performances take place in events called …