UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller announced that the University is closing the downtown New Bedford Campus of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) in the Star Store building. He noted in a message to staff & faculty: “You may be aware that, since 2001, the state has fully …
Read More »Submerged car in New Bedford off of West Rodney French Blvd. serves as reminder
In a wild scene on Monday afternoon in New Bedford, a car was washed into the ocean from a boat ramp off of West Rodney French Blvd. After speaking with first responders and witnesses on the scene, the driver apparently was on the boat ramp and jumped out of her …
Read More »New Bedford HS Career Academy designated as distinguished national high school program
Health Sciences is third Academy to Receive Distinguished Designation. “New Bedford High School Academy of Health Sciences, affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF), has been officially designated as a distinguished national high school program. Announced in July at the NAF national conference in Phoenix, Arizona, the designation is the …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell statement on UMASS decision to vacate Star Store building in New Bedford
“Mayor Jon Mitchell issued the following statement addressing today’s announcement by UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller that the University is closing the downtown New Bedford Campus of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) in the Star Store building: “Minutes before his public announcement this morning, Chancellor Fuller called …
Read More »The 3rd Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa Will Be Held September 9th in New Bedford
Join us for the 3rd Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa, presented by Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento Inc! Get ready for an unforgettable day of craft beer and mouthwatering food trucks in MA and RI. This year’s event promises to be the best one yet, so mark your …
Read More »New Bedford native Aaron Griffith heroically fighting devastating Maui fires; Want to help?
At the time of writing this, 96 individuals have lost their lives in the devastating Maui wild fires. Aaron Griffith, a New Bedford native, is one of the heroes risking their lives to stop the devastation and further loss of life. Unfortunately, like many other victims of this tragedy Aaron …
Read More »ATTN: Foodies! New popular restaurant to replace “Azuma Asian Bistro” in Dartmouth
“Hungry Pot” which is an all you can eat Korean BBQ & Hot Pot will be coming soon to Dartmouth! It will be located at 466 State Rd which is the building that “Azuma Asian Bistro” was located in. There are currently 2 other locations, one in Manchester, Connecticut, while …
Read More »Off-Duty Fairhaven firefighter responds to scream for 911 to find drowned child
“On Saturday career firefighter Jesse Lacerda heard a panic yell for someone to call 911 while he was out in his back yard. Jesse’s quick thinking to hop over his backyard fence lead him to take over CPR on a young child who had drowned. FF Lacerda was able to …
Read More »OPINION: “Is a mild, cognitively impaired president less of a threat than a vindictive narcissist, Trump?”
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. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »New Bedford mayor pays visit to Colonel Joe Martin who turns 100-years-old
“I paid a visit to a long time family friend, Colonel Joe Martin, who turns 100 years old this week. Joe served for forty years in the Army National Guard in various field artillery units. During WWII, he fought with distinction in Normandy and at the Battle of Bulge. Although …
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