Last week with the permission of owner Jackie Webb, we teased a couple of photos of the signage being installed at the The Donut Factory’s new location in North Dartmouth. Today, we can report that the timeline to open of the new location (246 State Rd.) is tentatively schedule for …
Read More »Massachusetts mom drowns trying to rescue son from powerful, circulating current
“At 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the NH Fish and Game Department was notified of a hiker that required assistance near Franconia Falls in Lincoln. An SOS text came in through 911 stating a person was trapped and there were multiple people involved. Several minutes later another text …
Read More »Dartmouth Firefighters start busy Tuesday with multiple simultaneous emergencies
“Start of a busy day on Tuesday with a residential fire alarm, MVA with injuries on Gulf Rd., and a person needing to be carried out of the woods having a medical emergency.”-Dartmouth Fire District 1. Dartmouth Fire District 1 photo. Dartmouth Fire District 1 photo. Dartmouth Fire District 1 …
Read More »UMass leaving New Bedford opens prime real estate for housing and retail opportunities
UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller announced the New Bedford “Star Store” Campus will be closing effective immediately which sent shockwaves through the community on Monday afternoon. Mayor Mitchell mentioned in his response to the news that, “The City will attempt to work with the state administration in the hope that …
Read More »UFC 292 Boston ticket prices will tap you out, but you can watch for free locally
UFC 292 will be rocking the TD Garden this Saturday night in Boston and tickets are still available, although it won’t be a cheap date! At the time of writing this the cheapest ticket you can buy is $360 and that will get you a trip way up in the …
Read More »17-year old charged with carrying loaded gun in New Bedford
A teen was taken into custody over the weekend for possession of a handgun. On Friday, August 11th, gang detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau”, were conducting surveillance in the south-end sector. At around 9:30 PM, the detectives conducted a traffic stop on Dartmouth St. in the area …
Read More »PACE Head Start Is Now Enrolling For The 2023-2024 School Year
🍎 PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year, beginning in September. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning! 👧🧒 Head Start provides a FREE family-centered school readiness program for children ages 3-5 from income-eligible families residing in …
Read More »New Bedford’s Fort Taber August Flag Honors Arthur R. Allain Korean War Veteran
During the month of August, the 47th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Arthur R. Allain, or New Bedford, who passed away on April 19th at the age of 92. Allain was born in New Bedford on …
Read More »Massachusetts could lose $628 million, or 76% of Medicaid funding
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service Massachusetts hospitals that serve disproportionate numbers of patients on Medicaid or who lack health insurance are pressing to block or delay nearly $630 million in federal funding cuts that were originally enacted in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act. The …
Read More »New Bedford WW2 Veteran ‘Joseph Martin’ celebrates his 100th birthday!
Joseph Martin, a WW2 veteran and lifelong New Bedford resident is celebrating his 100th birthday! Born on August 15th, 1923 Joseph has lived through 100 years of ups, downs, and world events that most of us only can read about. He fought in the “Battle of the Bulge” also known …
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