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The Boston MedFlight SafeTeens Program, in cooperation with Fairhaven High school students, local police, firefighters/EMS providers, will create a dramatic reenactment of a fatal car crash for selected groups including Juniors and Seniors from Fairhaven High School, illustrating the severe consequences of risky behaviors behind the wheel. The event will …

The Workshop will provide valuable tips for setting goals and financial planning. It will offer guidance on a variety of topics, including: the meaning of a credit report to one’s financial future; how to obtain and re-establish credit; and the amount of debt one can comfortably afford. The free Workshop …

New Bedford’s fraternal organizations wove a safety net for our community. Ruth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, will help to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Abraham H. Howland Jr. Masonic Lodge by sharing insights into the many community organizations of New Bedford’s past on AHA! night, Thursday, May 14, …

United Way of Greater New Bedford recently hosted the 20th annual Youth Day of Caring involving 150 students from four local high schools. After a rally held in front of the New Bedford Public Library, students and chaperones spent the day completing a variety of projects at local non-profit agencies …

This afternoon at approximately 3:50pm north end officers were dispatched to St. Anthony’s Credit Union at 1743 Acushnet Ave. regarding an attempted bank robbery. The suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note saying he had a gun and demanded money. No weapon was shown and there were …

Six New Bedford schools were honored last week for being among the schools in Massachusetts that are known to reach 80 percent school breakfast participation rates. The dedicated efforts of these schools’ administrators, teachers, custodians, food service staff, secretaries and nurses ensure hungry children in New Bedford start their school …

Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste and Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester, who go by the name Black Violin, have a simple mission in life – to inspire and uplift. Along with their band, these African-American classically trained violinists combine classical with hip-hop, rock and pop to create a high-energy, signature sound! Whether …

Three women and a man who were the occupants of a stolen car were arrested Thursday afternoon after a pursuit on Route 6 westbound from Sandwich to Bourne. The sequence of events began at 2:40 p.m. when a trooper from the Yarmouth Barracks observed a 2008 Nissan Altima that had …

Family fun has never been so wild! Swing by the Zoo and spend the evening with your Zoo friends at the third annual Zoo Nights. Zoo Nights at the Buttonwood Park Zoo take place from 5:30-8:00pm on the second Friday of every month beginning in May and running through September. …

Bishop Stang High School once again has been recognized by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) as a 2015 NASC National Gold Council of Excellence. Bishop Stang Student Council students’ success in earning this award is a testament to Student Council as an integral part of our school and …