NBPS completes 4th phase of yearlong learning plan, leading to full return to classrooms! New Bedford Public Schools, after months of being in a hybrid and serving 9,000 students 2-days per week completed its first week of 5-day in-person instruction for all grades during the week ending April 9, which …
Read More »Dartmouth and New Bedford “Paper Shredding” days is coming
The spring Paper Shredding Day will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Dartmouth Highway Department. It will be a contactless event to keep both participants and staff safe. All are welcome; there is no residency requirement. “Identity theft is a growing concern. …
Read More »Recruitment now open for FREE job training for New Bedford residents impacted by Brownfields
Through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New Bedford Brownfields Job Training Program will provide training, job placement, and retention services for 60 residents from New Bedford neighborhoods impacted by brownfields. Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by …
Read More »Acushnet Police Department arrest two on weapon and heroin trafficking charges
On Tuesday, April 13 at approximately 5:30 p.m., a white Nissan Sentra was pulled over for speeding on Slocum Road. The operator, Robin Lyn Laroche, of Fall River, had a suspended driver’s license and two active arrest warrants. During the arrest, a knife was located around her neck. The vehicle’s …
Read More »Friends and family seek public’s help in finding New Bedford woman, mother of two
If you have seen Irene Harrop or have information on her whereabouts please contact her daughter at 774-992-5366 or the New Bedford Police Department at (508) 991-6300 or her daughter. _____________________________________________________________________________________ “My sister’s mother, Irene Harrop, is 41-years old and was last seen Sunday, April 11th wearing black and white …
Read More »AHEAD USA is Hiring For All Shifts in New Bedford
AHEAD USA is Hiring Now and has openings on all shifts at their New Bedford headquarters. 15 Full-Time job openings and are ready to hire immediately. Click on https://ahead.applytojob.com/apply/ to apply to any one of their job openings. AHEAD offers fair wages, great benefits, and a diverse culture in a …
Read More »USDA Farmers to Families FREE fresh food every Saturday in New Bedford!
***PLEASE SHARE!!! Free fresh food every Saturday in New Bedford! Register at the link below ? Everyone qualifies – no questions asked! USDA Farmers to Families Food Box is providing well-balanced, prepackaged perishable food boxes to combat the massive food insecurity problem posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Each food package …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police seek public’s help in identifying hit and run suspect
“Yesterday Troopers assigned to the Medford Barracks responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on McGrath Highway in Somerville. The vehicle did not stop after striking the pedestrian and fled the scene on McGrath highway towards Cambridge. The crash resulted in life-threatening injuries to the pedestrian. The first photo …
Read More »Dartmouth’s Bishop Stang High School returns to full-time in-person learning
After a highly acclaimed remote learning program last spring, and a successful hybrid learning model this fall and winter, Bishop Stang High School returned to full-time in-person learning on Monday, April 12. For the remainder of the spring semester, Bishop Stang students will report full-time in person every day. Learning …
Read More »New Bedford Man Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend Just After Being Released From Prison Sentenced
A 32-year-old New Bedford man arrested for violently assaulting his girlfriend just 23 days after being released from state prison on firearm-related charges in Haverhill, was recently sent back to prison for up to four years for violating the terms of his probation, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn …
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