A former Holyoke kindergarten teacher pleaded guilty on Friday, February 21st in federal court in Worcester to possession of child pornography. Gregory Lisby, 40, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. Lisby was arrested and charged on Sept. 13, 2019, and resigned the day before …
Read More »Cambridge Woman Indicted for Stealing $85,000 in Social Security and Snap Benefits
A Cambridge woman was arrested on Friday, February 21st for allegedly stealing more than $85,000 Social Security and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Phaedra M. Sheets, 45, was charged in an indictment with two counts of theft of public funds. Sheets pleaded not guilty before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Empire Ford of New Bedford is seeking to fill a Automotive Service Advisor/Writer position
Due to Explosive Growth we are looking for another full-time Automotive Service Advisor/Writer with a minimum of 2 years experience. Job Description: Will be responsible for setting and preparing for appointments to expedite customer’s service experience; greet customers in a friendly and timely manner; determine the vehicle needs based on …
Read More »Police respond to rollover car accident on 195 in Westport
There was a serious rollover car accident on 195 westbound in Westport around 7:30am this morning. An ambulance was seen leaving the scene but no word on the extent of injuries of the driver or passenger(s).
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – February 23, 2020
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of February 23, 2020. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. ______________________________________________________________________________ Orthodontic Patient Coordinator – Benevis We are looking for an Orthodontic Patient Coordinator …
Read More »Massachusetts to tax unlicensed pot sellers?
By Colin A. Young, State House News Service The attorney general and cannabis regulators don’t think that Massachusetts needs new criminal penalties for violations of the state’s marijuana laws, but the offices recommended three ways the Legislature could clarify the law and crack down on the illicit market. The marijuana …
Read More »New Bedford earns the title of highest value port for 19th straight year
For the 19th straight year, New Bedford earned the title for highest-value port with a harbor value of $431 million, more than double the value of the next most-valuable port of Naknek, Alaska, which was worth $195 million. The nation’s highest-volume fishery, Alaska pollock, was sixth in value in 2018, …
Read More »Prince Henry Society offers annual college scholarships to greater New Bedford students
The New Bedford Chapter of the Prince Henry Society is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program. Eligible candidates are all graduating seniors seeking an undergraduate or associate’s degree from an accredited college/university, a resident of the Greater New Bedford area, with an emphasis on students with interest in Portuguese …
Read More »New Bedford one of 75 Massachusetts fire departments to receive gear cleaning machine grant
Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito today announced $420,000 in grant awards to 75 Massachusetts fire departments for gear cleaning machines that will reduce firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals on the job. The New Bedford Fire Department will receive $6,448.95. “This grant program will help keep firefighters across …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools Acceleration Academy maximizes middle schoolers’ academic momentum
Innovative academy during winter and spring breaks provide enhanced classes in ELA, Math, Science and enrichment activities During this vacation week, a group of 75 students from NBPS’ three middle schools are engaged in a fast-paced schedule “equivalent to an additional month of learning in this one week!” For that …
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