Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School has received a $14,951 grant from the New Bedford Education Foundation to support student literacy through project-based learning. Each grade K-5 will be assigned a chapter that will create a book focused on the cultural diversity of the student body at Hathaway, as well as …
Read More »Two men rob Dollar General on Church Street with guns
Police are investigating the robbery of Dollar General at 893 Church St. Wednesday night by two men with firearms. A witness told police the two men entered the store wearing masks and demanded money. Both men were armed. The men took cash and fled the store on foot, heading north …
Read More »Family Dollar Store on Hathaway Road robbed by suspect with handgun
Police are investigating the robbery Wednesday of the Family Dollar Store at 139 Hathaway Road by a man armed with a handgun. A witness told police that a man entered the store and went behind the counter near the clerk. He pointed what appeared to be a gun at her …
Read More »Spinner Publications Goes Digital
PHOTO: Spinner staff members Zachary White (left) and Jay Avila (right) are at work in the Spinner Vault putting together digital books from Spinner classics. In an exciting and long-awaited development, Spinner Publications is digitizing its large-format, coffee-table-sized books known for their photography and colorful design. Readers will now be …
Read More »New Bedford Man Who Assaulted Correctional Officers With His Urine Sentenced to Prison
A 21-year-old New Bedford man who while incarcerated at the Bristol County House of Corrections last year threw urine at correctional officers on multiple occasions has been sentenced to state prison, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today. Zachary Sherman pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court last week …
Read More »Two arrested for trafficking heroin in New Bedford
Last night at about 6:10 pm., Trooper Andrew DaSilva assigned to the Troop D Community Action Team (CAT) was on patrol when he observed a white Mercedes C320 traveling on County Street in New Bedford with an extremely loud and defective exhaust. Trooper DaSilva stopped the vehicle near the …
Read More »Chelmsford Police Arrest School Bus Driver for Operating Under the Influence of Marijuana Before High School Field Trip
Ali Mahfuz, age 63, of Nashua, N.H. was arrested and faces several charges after he was allegedly found to be high on marijuana as he prepared to drive a bus load of Chelmsford High School students on a field trip. (Chelmsford Police Booking Photo) Chief James Spinney reports that the …
Read More »Family owned and operated, Enos Home Oxygen & Medical Supply, Inc. has been serving the greater New Bedford community for more than 60 years
Chances are you or someone you know needs medical supplies or home oxygen. Whether for home use, nursing home, hospice care, or a host of other reasons, nothing is more important than your health and quality of life. Bathroom or daily living aids, diabetic supplies, wound care, ambulatory aids like …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Lessons Driving School Is Hiring For Driving Instructors & Driver’s Ed. Classroom Teacher
We are looking for instructors who want to help grow and continue making LESSONS known as the best school for driver education in the South Coast community! Fun, easy, rewarding, and make your own schedule! Fast advancing pay raises! Awesome full time job/career with future management opportunities or the perfect …
Read More »Two 4th grade students assaulted in attempted robbery on the way to Gomes School
New Bedford Police are investigating after two male fourth grade students were approached by a teenager who demanded money from them as they were walking at Acushnet Avenue and South Street en route to Gomes School Wednesday morning. The teenager demanded money and chips from the youths. When they refused, …
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