An arrest warrant charging a second individual with the Monday night murder of 29-year-old Jerrod Cohen has been issued. The warrant, which was filed this evening, charges Jayden Smith, 15, of Fall River, with murder. District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III and Fall River Police Chief Daniel Racine are asking …
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nbbeautiful, a public-private effort dedicated to enhancing the beauty of New Bedford by encouraging and facilitating community participation in beautification projects throughout the city has created an award to recognize citizens who have beautified a space or building in New Bedford. The first annual New Bedford Beautification Awards will publically …
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Grant Maintains Current Staffing Levels, Funds 21 City Firefighter Positions The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the City of New Bedford has been awarded a $4,620,000.00 federal grant. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant will fund twenty-one New …
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Meet Sarah Kocur, 28-year-old academic advisor/adjunct instructor and small business owner. As far back as she could remember, her mom, grandmother and nana had sewn. Being of European decent, it wasn’t uncommon for the women to make their own clothes, so she picked up on it and found excitement in …
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A warm, rain-free weekend is in store for us. No rain will dampen (pardon the pun) our spirits as we head out an enjoy all the fun things to do along the South Coast and beyond this time of year. You can have your road trips, hop on the bicycles …
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Can you spare one or two hours a week to help influence the life of a child impacted by homelessness? Schools on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA) is seeking one-on-one after school tutors/mentors to work with children in grades K-12 at shelters, hotels and schools in Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, …
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SUPPORT GROUPS: ONCOLOGY Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care announces August support groups Southcoast® Centers for Cancer Care offer the following support groups free of charge to cancer patients and their caregivers. The staff at Southcoast wants you to know that you do not have to do this alone. The following …
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Zombie enthusiasts and fans of the number-one show on television, The Walking Dead, will have the opportunity to meet their favorite stars at the upcoming Walker Stalker Con at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Mass, July 30-31. Walker Stalker Con has become an incredibly popular convention, offering something for …
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Photo: Young Quinn Sullivan attending the Blues Festival The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center proudly joins with the New Bedford Whaling Blues Festival to bring back this beloved, outdoor music festival to scenic Fort Taber Park overlooking Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands on Saturday, August 13 from 11:45am-7:45pm. The 2016 …
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Over 120,000 individuals are living with Alzheimer’s in Massachusetts. For decades, the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter has provided these individuals and their families with support services such as their 24/7 telephone Helpline, care consultation and education programs at no cost. In an effort to raise awareness and funding for …
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