According to Louis St John, the President of the New Bedford Educators Association, Joanne Maura has been exonerated of all charges against her. Joanne Maura is the teacher who had a chair thrown at her by a New Bedford High School Student on March 24th, 2014. On April 8th, Ms. Mora was notified that she …
Read More »McDonald’s Store Manager Robbed at Hathaway Road Restaurant
This morning at approximately 9am the manager of the McDonald’s Restaurant located at 159 Hathaway Rd. was robbed at gunpoint. She was not injured. This took place as she was entering her vehicle in the parking lot. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. Preliminary information at this times describes the …
Read More »Bishop Stang one of four schools recognized nationally for National Honor Society Commended Chapter Award
Bishop Stang High School, a diocesan, co-educational, college preparatory school located on the Southcoast, has announced it has been recognized for the National Honor Society Commended Chapter Award which is one of only four National Honor Societies in the State to receive this honor. Bishop Stang Senior Owen Leary was …
Read More »New Bedford Man Shot in the Back in South End
On Wednesday evening (4/16/14) at approximately 11pm south end officers were sent to 25 Mosher St. regarding a male that was shot in the back. Upon arrival the officers observed the victim lying in the second floor hallway suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Rhode Island hospital …
Read More »Death Investigation Underway at Scene of House Fire in New Bedford
New Bedford Police and Fire officials, State Police detectives assigned to this office, and prosecutors are currently investigating a fire-related death which occurred this morning in The City of New Bedford. New Bedford Police received a 911 call this morning around 8:30 to report a fire at a home at …
Read More »Flags Lowered to Half-staff For Boston Marathon Bombing Victims
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and were injured during the Boston Marathon Bombings of …
Read More »New Bedford Guide’s 10 Positive Stories of the Week – 2nd Edition
For some reasons humans love negative stories and the media gives them what they want. At NewBedfordGuide.com we make every effort to promote the best parts of the Greater New Bedford area and make New Bedford a better place to live. Each Sunday, I’m going to find 10 positive stories …
Read More »Update Regarding Infant Death in New Bedford
The investigation into the discovery of a deceased newborn baby in The City of New Bedford remains active and ongoing. The infant has been identified as a Caucasian female, weighing approximately six pounds. New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to this office and prosecutors are continuing to canvas …
Read More »New Bedford Guide’s Top 10 Stories of the Week – 3rd Edition
Here are New Bedford Guide’s top stories this week from our website or Facebook page. Click on the bold title to read the original story. Deceased Newborn Baby Found in New Bedford – Around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11th, 2014, a deceased baby was found near 1065 County Street. Police are …
Read More »Bishop Stang Junior Wins Oratory Contest
Bishop Stang High School, a diocesan, co-educational, college preparatory school located on the Southcoast, announced MacKenzie Long won the Dr. Mildred F. Jefferson Youth Oratory Contest which is sponsored by the Massachusetts Citizens for Life. MacKenzie will now go on to the National contest in Louisville, KY at the National …
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