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A heat advisory for multiple counties in Massachusetts has been issued. The temperatures and humidity will create “feels like” temperatures in the mid-to-high 90s. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. “The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended …

“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of K9 Diesel (retired). K9 Diesel served the Commonwealth diligently alongside his partner, Officer O’Connell, for several years.” Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts State Police photo.

In the first article of this series, we talked about Chinese cuisine. In this one, we’ll talk about perhaps the most popular cuisine on earth: Italian. Unless you grew up in an Italian or Sicilian household a typical American’s experience of those cuisines rarely goes past things like pizza, lasagna, …

“As I’m waiting in line to fill a prescription at Rite-Aid on Acushnet Avenue, a worker asked all the other workers if they spoke Spanish so they could help translate for a customer on the phone. I then overheard a female worker stating she doesn’t speak Spanish, ‘Not even close. …

If you want to get right to the meat and potatoes and are familiar with the series, skip the intro. Intro People are fascinated by their family’s background and asking someone what they “are” will uncover a lot about a person’s identity, family history, and their sense of identity – …

Current Ward 5 City Councilor Scott Lima will run unopposed in his first run for re-election. He was the only one to submit nomination papers. Lima defeated Paul Chasse in the 2015 Ward 5 municipal election 1,610 to 1,421. Paul Chasse is running for at-Large city council this year.

True to her word, Dana Rebeiro did not seek re-election in 2019 – putting a self-imposed, three-term term-limit on her New Bedford Ward 4 City Council seat. Six residents hope to fill the vacancy and turned in nomination papers by the 5 pm deadline on Thursday. Sean Carney and Dennis …

Incumbent Hugh Dunn and Guy Larock are the only residents that turned in nomination papers for the Ward 3 City Council seat by the 5 pm deadline on Thursday. Both still need to file officially. Pete Wilde pulled nomination papers but didn’t turn them in. At least three candidates were …

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of August 18, 2019. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. Job Fair – Monroe Staffing On August 28th from 12pm to 4pm. the Monroe …

In a 10-0 vote on Thursday, the New Bedford City Council passed a motion to establish a free parking program at all metered spaces across the City of New Bedford and at Fort Taber Park for individuals with Veteran license plates. Sponsored by Ward 6 councilor Joe Lopes, the written …