“The Lakeville Fire Department utilizes social media to inform our community about the activities of the fire department and the services we provide. As a public agency, we attempt to maintain high levels of engagement with our followers so that we may communicate messages and information that serve the public …
Read More »Man Convicted In 1987 New Bedford Murder To Be Released Early
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service Thomas Koonce, one of two men who received the Bay State’s first commutations for murder in a quarter-century, will soon depart prison after 31 years behind bars. The Parole Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to award parole to Koonce, a decision that will …
Read More »After 38 years of service, Massachusetts Div. of Fisheries & Wildlife Chief of Info & Education retires
Wildlife education and sharing a love of outdoor recreation were at the heart of Larson’s 38 years of state service. After over 38 years of state service, Marion E. Larson retired in early March from her position as Chief of MassWildlife’s Information and Education (I&E) Section. Marion joined MassWildlife in …
Read More »Dominican national illegally living in Massachusetts sentenced to prison for money laundering
“A Dominican national was sentenced on Friday, April 8, 2022, in federal court in Boston for his role in a money-laundering conspiracy. Jose Ernesto Pujols, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to five years in prison. In July 2021, Pujols pleaded guilty to one count …
Read More »DoR reminds Massachusetts taxpayers to file tax returns, offers fraud tips, assistance for elderly
“With less than a week left to file, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) today reminds Massachusetts taxpayers to file their tax returns as soon as they can. The deadline to file Massachusetts personal income tax returns is Tuesday, April 19. “For the 2021 tax year over 90% of Massachusetts …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker signs ‘Nero’s Law’; honors memory of New Bedford native Sean Gannon
“Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy, legislators and public safety officials at the Yarmouth Police Department for a ceremonial bill signing of An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners, also known as “Nero’s Law.” The bill was …
Read More »For Taber Flag to honor Sgt. Michael Cassidy Who Proudly Served in the USMC, New Bedford Police Dept.
During the month of April, the 32nd Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Sgt. Michael Patrick Cassidy, who served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps, as well as serving his local community as a …
Read More »OPINION: “Instead of sweeping New Bedford roads, fix potholes, get guns, and drugs off the streets!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. __________________________________________________________________________ “I’d like to congratulate Mayor Mitchell …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department responds to tenement fire that displaces family
This is the official statement from the New Bedford Fire Department. To see the New Bedford Guide article created hours after the fire along with photos and video, go here ___________________________________________________________________ “At 0047 hrs yesterday morning, 911 calls were received for a structure fire at 34 Sidney Street. This three …
Read More »25-year old New Bedford man convicted of brutal 2017 murder
A 25-year-old man was convicted last week of Second Degree Murder and other charges connected to the October 2017 New Bedford killing of Angel Camacho, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. David Antonetty Almestica was convicted by a jury of his peers after a two-week long trial …
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