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The following essay was submitted to us by Jeff Taylor‎. Have an opinion to share? Email mike@newbedfordguide.com. “With the news coming out recently regarding the unfortunate murder of Chantele Bruno, I feel it’s time to discuss what many of us know to be true to New Bedford: Lack of respect …

Due to the expected weather conditions, with single digit “feel like” temperatures. The overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.

Meet John Silva, 38-year-old therapeutic mentor, referee and coach. Jon started his coaching career during his freshman year of college, under the tutelage of Ed Rodrigues, while also working as a paraprofessional at New Bedford High School. He coached alongside Coach Rodrigues from 2003 to 2006. It was in 2006, …

The bad news – for some – is that there will be a bit of snow this weekend. The good news is that it won’t be amounting to much and the temperatures won’t be that bad, except for mornings or overnight. The chilliest day will be Saturday with a low …

JOB POSTING P.A.C.E, INC. HEAD START PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT Salary: $16.14 – $18.64/hr., 35 – 40 hrs. per wk., 48 – 52 wks. per yr. Requirements: Associates Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent experience. Minimum of three (3) years office or related experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, …

A Holyoke man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Springfield to receiving child pornography. Edward F. Dupont, 75, pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography and is scheduled for sentencing on April 26, 2018. Dupont was arrested in August 2015 and has been detained since. On …

A burst of accumulating snow along with a flash freeze to impact the Friday morning rush hour. Rain is expected to develop this evening and then change to snow across western MA and northwest CT between 10 pm and 2 am…occurring earliest in the high terrain. The rain will then …

Meeting Street is pleased to announce that its 42nd annual telethon presented by Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses celebrated raising $1,233,541 during its broadcast on WPRI 12 and FOX Providence on January 27th. The annual event, which is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, attracted hundreds of guests to the …

On Thursday, February 1, 2018, 36 fire service leaders from across Massachusetts graduated from the 25th offering of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program. This fourteen-week program was developed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standards for chief fire officers, and is delivered jointly by …

As part of the search for the next Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, the Screening Committee seeks input from students, staff, families, and residents through community meetings, focus groups, and a survey. Representatives of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), the executive search firm selected to assist in the …