Nearly a year ago, Massachusetts voters chose to make recreational cannabis legal statewide. In December of 2016, Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation that extended the start date of recreational weed sales to July of 2018. And just over a month ago, the Cannabis Control Commission was appointed by Governor Baker, …
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On December 15, 2017 at 6:30PM, MIMO organizes annual Christmas caroling and donations to support women. The group will meet at the southeast corner (Rockdale Ave. and Hawthorn St.) of Buttonwood Park. Lyrics, candles, and cookies will be provided. Donations for the Women’s Center are not required, but encouraged. All …
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New Bedford High School Drama Club proudly presents its production of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” with performances on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m., Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Boulevard. This classic play, arguably Shakespeare’s …
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A Sudbury police officer pulled over a driver that was transporting a Christmas tree that literally covered most of his car. From the Sudbury police’s Facebook: “Sudbury PD would like to remind you to transport your Holiday trees responsibly. One of our Officer’s stopped this vehicle on Route 20 today!”
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Want to have a say about the future of the New Bedford Police Department? Two community safety and police initiatives meetings are scheduled to allow the public to provide feedback. The New Bedford Police Department has a strong commitment to the city and to those who live, work or visit …
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Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the month of November this Thursday, November 30, 2017 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p .m. at the Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. Last fall, Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city …
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Due to expected wind chill for this evening, the overflow will be opened tonight. By 7pm this evening the temperature will be 36 degrees but it will feel like 28 degrees. By 11pm it will feel like 22 degrees. This puts us in the parameters to activate the emergency shelter. …
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Have a child who would love to get a letter from Santa? The Oliveira’s on 4371 Acushnet Avenue are collecting letters for Santa until Dec. 16.
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I hear often on social media, “who cares what two consenting adults do?” anytime prostitution is brought up on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page. The idea that prostitutes in New Bedford, or in America, are consenting adults is a myth and is a lazy way to look the other way …
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Shortly before noon today Trooper Joseph Gray, a member of the Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section, was traveling on Massachusetts Avenue in Boston when he observed a man and a woman walking toward the intersection with Northampton Street. Trooper Gray recalled seeing a photo of apparently the same …
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