Award winners Kathy Cateon, LPN; Judy LaChance, RN; and Kathy McKenna, RN. Southcoast® Health recently presented the Singular Distinction Award to three employees who helped to save a local man’s life at a community event in Fall River this past summer. Kathy Cateon, LPN, Judy LaChance, RN, and Kathy McKenna, …
Read More »Fairhaven Man Sentenced For Child Pornography Conviction
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 51-year-old Fairhaven man was convicted Thursday on a charge of possessing child pornography. John Moura was convicted after a jury trial in New Bedford District Court last week. He was sentenced to serve two years in the house …
Read More »PACE ‘Child Care Works’ Program awarded $14,000
The PACE Child Care Works (CCW) Program has received an Award from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts-Polaroid Fund in the amount of $14,000. The money will be used for ABE (Adult Basic Education) Classes for Spanish Speakers. Fifteen parents from the Hayden McFadden Elementary School will attend the ABE …
Read More »Man robs south end New Bedford 7-11 with a gun
On Saturday evening at approximately 11pm an armed robbery took place at the 7-11 located at 1024 Cove Rd. There were no injuries. The employee reported a dark skinned male entered the store and demanded cash. He then produced a silver firearm and told the clerk he wasn’t kidding. He …
Read More »Man shot in the leg on Pleasant Street in New Bedford
Last night at approximately 6:30pm south end officers were sent to the 100 Block of Pleasant St. after a neighbor reported hearing shots fired inside a third floor apartment. Upon arrival, officers followed a blood trail from the driveway area up to the third floor apartment and upon knocking, received …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Shelter to Open Tonight at PAACA for Residents in Need of Shelter
The City of New Bedford Emergency Management Department has requested that the emergency overflow shelter be opened again this evening. The emergency overflow shelter is located at Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc. (PAACA)’s 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford. Intakes will begin at 4:00PM.
Read More »New Bedford Ban to be Lifted at 12 Noon Today, Sunday, January 24
The citywide Snow Emergency Parking Ban, which first began at midnight on Friday, January 22, 2016, will be lifted today, Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 12 Noon. New Bedford Regional Airport Normal operations have resumed at the New Bedford Regional Airport. However, passengers are advised to check with their carrier …
Read More »New Bedford parking ban lifted at noon today
The City of New Bedford Snow Emergency Parking Ban will remain in effect until 12 noon today (24 Jan, 2016).
Read More »Educators Association to Donate More Than $5,300 in Coats, Winter Clothes and Supplies to Local Students
At 10 a.m. on on Monday, January 25, at Keith Middle School, officials from the New Bedford Educators Association will present a donation of more than $5,300 in coats, winter clothing, educational supplies and hygiene products to the students of New Bedford Public Schools. Several school district nurses shopped at …
Read More »Southcoast Wellness Van announces February schedule for community screenings and vaccinations
The Southcoast Wellness Van announces its February schedule for community screenings and vaccinations. The Southcoast Wellness Van upholds Southcoast Health’s mission to promote the optimal health and well-being of individuals in the communities it serves. Southcoast Health focuses its attention on increasing access to services and caring for the entire …
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