A police car chase around 10pm last night that ended in the south end of New Bedford resulted in a male driver crashing and submerging his car into Clarks Cove with a female passenger. The driver entered the Clarks Cove through one of the West Rodney French Blvd boat ramps. …
Read More »
There were at least FOUR overdoses in New Bedford yesterday. New Bedford police, fire and EMS saved a man’s life with Narcan at Riverside Park. A homeless man who appears to be living in the wooded area near the water at Riverside Park in the north end of New Bedford …
Read More »
Finally somewhat of a break from the incessant rain! The rain that will happen this weekend – morning shower on Friday and a couple of showers on Sunday – will be of the passing nature. Well, according to forecasts. Temperatures will average 60 degrees overnight – perfect for sleeping – …
Read More »
With the one year anniversary of the Faces of New Bedford we would like to give you a glimpse into the life of its creator! Meet Colton Simmons, 27-year-old photographer and graphic designer. Colton grew up in United Front Homes with his mom. His mother did her best to keep …
Read More »
According to New Bedford mayor Jon Mitchell, Massachusetts released April’s unemployment numbers for cities and towns, and the unemployment rate for New Bedford is down to 6.7%. According to Mitchell, that is the lowest number for the month of April in 15 years. The last time New Bedford had such …
Read More »
There were at least FOUR overdoses reported to the police today in New Bedford. Here’s a look at a young female who passed out on a porch on Nye Street then ran to the corner on Tallman Street where she passed out from a reported overdose around 10am. New Bedford …
Read More »
Today at about 8:45 a.m., a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 in Milford resulted in the death of the operator. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Darren Specht indicates that a 39-year-old man was traveling on Route 495 southbound in the area of exit 19 when his vehicle left the roadway, entered …
Read More »
The 139-foot yacht America, a historic replica of the original America, which started the America’s Cup tradition in 1851, will visit the Port of New Bedford next week. The original America stunned the world by winning the legendary sailing race around the Isle of Wight and won the trophy that …
Read More »
City of New Bedford Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle has received the Massachusetts Coalition for Water Resources Stewardship (MCWRS) “Joseph J. Superneau Leadership Award” for his work managing and conserving the City of New Bedford water and wastewater systems. The Joseph J. Superneau Leadership Award honors individuals and organizations whose …
Read More »
The nine apartments for veterans being built along Route 6 will each be appointed with a new La-Z- Boy chair, thanks to a donation made Wednesday by La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Dartmouth. In addition, the business donated $3,000 to the Veterans Transition House, a New Bedford-based organization that provides services …
Read More »
New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
