On last week’s The LGBTQ Voice episode, Dan asked if New Bedford is doing enough for the LGBTQ community. Watch the full episode here: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/the-lgbtq-voice-show-episode-2-youth-and-elders/2018/01/14 Catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 7pm.
Read More »Springfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
A Springfield man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography. The defendant faced a mandatory minimum sentence due to a prior state conviction for statutory rape. Alex Germaine, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to 10 years in prison …
Read More »2018 New Bedford City Council Committee Assignments
– COUNCILLOR LINDA M. MORAD, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT – COUNCILLOR JOSEPH P. LOPES, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT – COUNCILLOR BRIAN K. GOMES, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL – APPOINTMENTS & BRIEFINGS: Councillors COELHO, Chair; MORAD, Vice-Chair; Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey and Rebeiro – CITY PROPERTY: Councillors …
Read More »Dominican National sentenced to 12 years for distributing Fentanyl and over 1 kilo of heroin
A Dominican national, who led a large-scale heroin and fentanyl trafficking organization in southeastern Massachusetts, was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston. Dedwin Cruz-Rivera, 41, a Dominican national residing in Fall River, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. to 12 years in prison and …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is seeking to fill a Mason vacancy
PAY: $17.16hr – $23.82hr Performs work involved in the construction and repair of structures made of brick, stone, concrete blocks and tiles such as wall, floors and other structural projects. Performs masonry repairs and brickwork, pours new concrete sidewalks and installs blue stone (and is able to pour foundations.) Thorough …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, Jan. 16
Due to the expected temperature drop for this evening with a wind chill as low as 10 degrees around 10pm tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »Woman crashes into Pour Farm Tavern in Downtown New Bedford
A female driver backed into The Pour Farm Tavern this morning in downtown New Bedford around noon today. No injuries. Video by Michael Silvia.
Read More »National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warnings/Weather Advisories for MA
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for most of the region for tonight and Wednesday. * WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches in New Bedford are expected. * WHERE…In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA …
Read More »CareOne is Hiring Full Time CNA’s and offering a $1000 sign on bonus.
The Care One New Bedford mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and …
Read More »The LGBTQ Voice – coming out stories
Did you know that gay men and women were arrested for being gay in the 50’s? On last week’s The LGBTQ Voice episode, the LGBTQ youth and elders shared their coming out stories. Watch the full episode here: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/the-lgbtq-voice-show-episode-2-youth-and-elders/2018/01/14 Catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page every …
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