The following was sent to us from a reader: “As soon as heroin/opioid addiction became an epidemic in New Bedford, panhandling became an epidemic. Hmmmm, what does that tell you? Panhandlers are everywhere in this damn city, and it’s a nuisance. It’s embarrassing to have out of town people visit. …

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of 9 July, 2017. Click the right arrow to brown the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. Child & Family Services – Emergency Services Clinical Therapist Full-time, Part-time We are looking …

Meet Nick Correia, 36-year-old construction worker and conditioning trainer. Growing up, Nick’s uncle was the head coach for the basketball team at New Bedford High School, so he spent plenty of time at the games. At the first game he attended, he saw Mike Herren play against his uncle’s team …

New Bedford Police port security unit arrested Christopher Karo, 61, of Lakeville on Tuesday at 9:05 p.m. for operating a boat under the influence of liquor after he was observed to be intoxicated at Pease Park Ramp in New Bedford Harbor. A witness observed Karo showing signs of impairment as …

Here’s a look at the scheduled firework for the 4th of July long weekend for the south coast, Massachusetts area and Cape Cod. Know of another one? Post a reply

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of 1 July, 2017. Click the right arrow to brown the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. P.A.C.E, Inc. Head Start Program is hiring for a Classroom Specialist Salary: $21.28 – …

Live with Rev. David Lima of the Greater New Bedford Suicide Prevention Coalition to discuss suicide prevention and resources after two local suicides – one man jumped off the Braga bridge last weekend and yesterday a man hanged himself at Fort Taber. http://gnbcares.org/ Suicide hotlines: 1-877-870-HOPE or 1-800-273-8255

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of 25 June, 2017. Click the right arrow to brown the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. Enos Home Oxygen Therapy hiring for customer service representative Enos Home Oxygen Therapy is …

Miss Apple Peach Pageant volunteers are hosting an information night to recruit contestants for the 2017 pageant which will be held on September 8. The information night will be held on July 11 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the Acushnet Police Department. The Apple Peach pageant kicks off the festival …

Here are the 28 Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of 19 June, 2017. Click the right arrow to brown the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. Water Waste Treatment Plant Operator (Dartmouth, MA)