The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center presents 12 events, movies and performances throughout the month of March. The slate of programming kicks off with nationally known comic Judy Gold on Thursday, March 1, and it includes several free events, including Dance Barre on March 7, The Wizard of Oz as part …
Read More »Courage, Perseverance, and Trust: The Manjiro Story
Travel in time to 1841 as the New Bedford Youth Ballet performs “Courage, Perseverance, and Trust: The Manjiro Story,” for its annual spring fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Choreographed by artistic director Rebecca Waskiel-Marchesseault, and set to traditional Japanese music, featuring Taiko Drum Ensemble, Joji Hirota and the Taiko Drummers, …
Read More »New Bedford man sentence to 3-4 years in prison for firearm and domestic assault
A 40-year-old New Bedford man has been sentenced to serve three to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to separate indictments charging him with an illegal gun crime in Fairhaven and a violent domestic assault in Dartmouth, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Ezell Carter …
Read More »Three New Bedford men convicted of intimidation and assault connected to ongoing murder prosecution
Three New Bedford men were convicted after trial last week on separate intimidation and assault charges connected to an ongoing New Bedford murder prosecution, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. After an eight-day trial in Fall River Superior Court, a jury of their peers convicted John DeBurgo, …
Read More »POLL: Where are the best breakfast spots in New Bedford?
Where are updating out Best New Bedford Breakfast spots article from 2015. Are we missing one? Email mike@newbedfordguide.com and we’ll add it. [poll id=”25″]
Read More »Mobieus Systems takes the guesswork out of integrating “The Cloud” for small businesses and organizations, letting you reap the benefits
If you are a business owner, you surely understand the power and necessity of computers to remain relevant in today’s fast-paced economy. Perhaps you have integrated them to an extent but find the cost of upgrades to hardware and software are a burden. Finding the timely support you need in …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford seeking to fill a Superintendent of Wastewater vacancy
Pay Range: $78,154 – $97,700 JOB SUMMARY Oversees the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repairs of the wastewater pumping stations, collection system, Sullivan’s Ledge, Septic Receiving and the POTW. Oversight of the mechanical repairs and maintenance of the Quittacas WTP and all related sites. Ensures compliance with all regulations, hazardous waste …
Read More »Senate Approves Montigny Bill to Honor Frederick Douglass’ 200th Birthday and Declare February 14th as Frederick Douglass Day
Today, the Senate has passed Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mark C. Montigny’s legislation creating an annual day to honor Frederick Douglass for his contributions to Massachusetts and the nation. Douglass was born into slavery circa 1818, learning how to read and write and later teaching others, despite the threats such …
Read More »New Bedford to host low-cost rabies clinic on April 7
The City of New Bedford, through its Office of Animal Control, will host a low-cost rabies clinic to vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets in New Bedford and surrounding communities from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7 at Hazelwood Park Community Center, Brock Avenue, and at Brooklawn Park Community Center, …
Read More »Drivers are killing more people than guns and it’s getting worse
I imagine many of you are reading this article on the phone while driving. Put down the phone – I promise the article will be still be here when you arrive at your next destination. No serious, put down the damn phone. On the way to work this morning, I …
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