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  1. George J. BettencourtRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Standard-Times

    ... 17, 2009, at New Bedford Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Evelyn F. (Daley) Bettencourt. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Antone and Josephine (Marshall) Bettencourt, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Bettencourt ...

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  2. Sheriff's Department donates motorcycle, SUV to Acushnet police

    1 hr ago | The Standard-Times

    The Bristol County Sheriff's Department has donated a motorcycle to the police force and a black 1999 sport utility vehicle to the Fire Department.

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  3. Acushnet Woman of the Year: Helping families is her life's work

    22 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... her commitment to helping those in need in her hometown and neighboring communities, Costa has been named the 2009 Acushnet Woman of the Year. Nominations for the award came from the community and members of the newspaper staff. Recipients were ...

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  4. New Bedford landlords, residents sue over trash lawRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Standard-Times

    ... in fines under the ordinances, according to Medeiros. Of the plaintiffs named in the suit, one - Edward J. Issac of Acushnet - is a landlord in the city; the other 10 plaintiffs are registered New Bedford voters, according to Medeiros. The Greater ...

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  5. Acushnet Man of the Year: He makes sure the show goes onRead the original story

    Yesterday | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... one to sit around," he said. His boundless energy and various endeavors have earned Fortin recognition as the 2009 Acushnet Man of the Year. Nominations for the award came from the community and members of the newspaper staff. Recipients were ...

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  6. Early wintry blast cripples state, shuts schoolsRead the original story

    Monday | Boston Herald

    ... Neal Strauss, with Provincetown enduring gusts as high as 65 mph Saturday night. Communities such as New Bedford, Acushnet and Bourne all received at least 20 inches of accumulated snow, Strauss said. Despite more than 8,000 residences going without ...

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  7. Thomas White, 11, sleds down a hill behind Prescott Elementary School in Norwood.Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | Boston Herald

    ... Neal Strauss, with Provincetown enduring gusts as high as 65 mph Saturday night. Communities such as New Bedford, Acushnet and Bourne all received at least 20 inches of accumulated snow, Strauss said. Despite more than 8,000 residences going without ...

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  8. School cancellationsRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | SouthCoastToday.com

    Several schools and school districts have cancelled school for Monday because of the storm. New Bedford, Acushnet, Wareham, Dartmouth and Fall River public schools and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will not have ...

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  9. BLIZZARD 2009: Even More of Your PhotosRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Dec 20 | WLNE-TV Providence

    ... Charlestown got bombed with 19 inches this morning. Arlene in Seekonk photographed her backyard. From Jonathan in Acushnet: Randy in Coventry isn't going swimming anytime soon. Mark and Kerry show off 20 inches of snow in Foster: " mkkandb" and ...

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  10. Hams play key role in major East Coast winter blastRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | Examiner.com

    ... John Ruggiero, N2YHK, we put together a list of HF operations, if there was a problem. The key station would be in Acushnet at WA1EMA, according to the Mass. Skywarn Coordinator, Rob Macedo, KD1CY. It was truly a team effort as stations from the far ...

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  11. Oliveira-GomesRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... married Oct. 24 at the Caroline Chapel by the Rev. Francis B. Morse Jr. A reception followed at the Century House, Acushnet. The bride, daughter of John Rodrigues and Cecile Gomes of New Bedford, graduated from New Bedford High School and Southcoast ...

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  12. Florida G. ArsenaultRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 19 | The Standard-Times

    ... of St. Anthony and St. Anthony's Seniors. Surviving: several in-laws and many friends including Diane Pigeon of Acushnet. Her Funeral will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave. New ...

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  13. Raided doctor's patients complain they're 'left out in the cold'Read the original story

    Saturday Dec 19 | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... referred to by some in the local medical community. When federal and state law enforcement authorities raided the Acushnet Avenue offices of Dr. Michael A. Taylor earlier this month in a drug investigation, hundreds of his patients found themselves ...

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  14. Sandra K. RobinsonRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | The Standard-Times

    ... 70, died Dec. 15, 2009, at a Bangor Maine Hospital following a short illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1939, in Acushnet, Mass., the daughter of Milton and Dorothy (Metcalf) Smith. Sandra was a long time resident of Auburn and Valedictorian of Edward ...

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  15. Neediest Families Fund: Scarecrow contest attracts donations

    Wednesday Dec 16 | SouthCoastToday.com

    Long before most people had started writing their holiday shopping lists, Roseland Nursery in Acushnet was busy raising money for the Neediest Families Fund.

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  16. Adeline CarvalhoRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The Standard-Times

    Adeline Carvalho of Assonet and formerly of Acushnet, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 13, 2009, after a long illness.

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  17. John FernandesRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The Standard-Times

    John Fernandes, 81, of Acushnet, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009, with his family by his side after a long illness.

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  18. Reeling from vocational costs, Freetown looking for answers

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The Standard-Times

    ... thus, it pays more to send its students to Old Colony than Lakeville and other member towns. Those also include Acushnet, Carver, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Lakeville currently pays approximately $9,000 per student attending Old Colony and Freetown ...

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  19. Acushnet police sergeant to retire Dec. 31Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | SouthCoastToday.com

    Veteran police Sgt. Stephen McCann will retire from the force Dec. 31. Selectmen have requested a Massachusetts Civil Service Commission promotion exam for police sergeants, which likely will be held in January.

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  20. Acushnet Elementary offers free preschool screenings

    Monday Dec 14 | The Standard-Times

    Acushnet Elementary School offers free preschool screenings for children aged 21 2 to 4 years.

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