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New North Dartmouth eatery to open as early as this summer; here is what you can expect
A new eatery is coming to North Dartmouth. Pokemoto is headed to 133 Faunce Corner Mall Road. What is Pokemoto you ask? It is a Hawaiian Poke bowl concept known for its modern culinary twist on a traditional Hawaiian classic. Poké is traditionally made up of diced fresh fish served as an appetizer or main course. Modern twists include chicken, tofu, shrimp or salmon with strong influences of Japanese and Korean cuisine.
New songs by late Marion teen premiere at music festival
MARION — Nolan Gibbons — already an accomplished musician and performer as a teen — used to say, “Mom, dad, look what I made.”. Before Nolan died at 15, his parents Sheila and Warren Gibbons had watched him grow as an artist. But four years after...
Chef Joe Rego cooks up special treat for schoolchildren in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD – Although Joe Rego’s culinary creations have impressed tough judges during his winning appearances on the Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Cutthroat Kitchen” cooking competitions, the New Bedford chef was recently hoping to scoop up some praise from a local group of young picky eaters. On July 15, Rego paid a surprise visit...
Summer lovin': Joe Jesus' 50's Night returns to downtown New Bedford this Thursday
NEW BEDFORD — Downtown New Bedford is soon to be lined with classic cars, the sounds of rock and roll, and the aroma of mouthwatering food, as the beloved Joe Jesus' 50's Night returns. In its 33rd year, this iconic event is a community celebration brought to life by the late Joe Jesus and continues in his memory. It's a night of nostalgia as the area is transformed back to the 50s with hundreds of vintage...
Amazing News For Parents, ‘Babies R Us’ Is Returning
It's been six years since 'Toys R Us' and 'Babies R Us' locations across the area closed their doors after the company filed for bankruptcy. Now parents are going to be able to shop the beloved baby store once again. Much like when 'Toys R Us' began it's comeback four...
Massachusetts woman is in the giving spirit after hitting $1 million lottery prize
A Massachusetts woman is cementing the adage it is better to give than to receive. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Ida Reis of Fall River is the winner of a $1 million prize on a Powerball ticket purchased in Massachusetts for the multi-state game’s Wednesday, July 10 drawing that featured a $39.9 million jackpot.
‘Puppy Doe’ passes away following emergency surgery
An abandoned puppy which attracted an outpouring of support from the Wareham community has passed away following an emergency lifesaving surgery. The French Bulldog, nicknamed ‘Puppy Doe,’ was allegedly found in a box along a wooded walking trail near Decas School. She had with her identifying information, spare wet food and a note saying, ‘Please save her.’
Things To Do: Joan Osborne at Narrows Center; original play at Bristol CC; sculpture park
If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast. From weekdays to weekends, there’s always plenty...
Community band concert 50 years in the making
Leon Sepuka was 33 when he decided to join the Dartmouth Community Band in 1974. His goal was to learn to read music and to develop the skills to join what so many people were listening to back then _ a disco band. Fifty years later, he sat among the...
It’s no trick: Illusionist honored for efforts to fight hunger
NEW BEDFORD — Rain may have been coming down but spirits were high as Lyn Dillies, volunteer director of Dartmouth United Outreach, was honored with the 2024 Global Goals Galvanizer Award on Saturday, July 13. The award was given out by The Community Collaborative, a New Bedford-based non-profit organization,...
dNB Craft Kitchen winning top fry status was popular this week: Check out our top stories.
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. A year ago, the Freetown-Lakeville 8U All-Star baseball team made history by becoming the first in its division to reach the Cal Ripken World Series. The Free-Lake All-Stars took their first step in achieving it again as they went 6-0 in the 9U Cal Ripken State Tournament at Pope Park in Acushnet and beat Easton, 14-4, in the state title game.
Pets of the Week: Momma Cat and Little Might, senior couch potatoes, need a quiet home
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are Momma Cat and Little Might, female domestic longhair cats. They lost their home when their person could no longer care for them. Both are black cats, and Momma Cat is Little Might's mother. ...
Dartmouth Cultural Center Announces Two Summer Exhibits
The Dartmouth Cultural Center is continuing its plan to renovation its historic building on Elm Street while offering quality art exhibits throughout the year. Fundraising for the first phase of the restoration has been completed, and bids on the project are expected to go out in September. The Cultural Center is located in what was the original Southworth Library at 404 Elm Street.
Kids bring a personal touch to jellyfish painting class
MATTAPOISETT – Before the big tent at Shipyard Park fills with food and crowds of people for this year’s Harbordays festivities, it was stocked with 41 paintings of jellyfish – and each one looked different. Jillian Yates, an instructor with New Bedford-based Painting at Splash, led a...
Old Rochester camping program to celebrate 50 years
MATTAPOISETT — A groundbreaking program at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School will be celebrating 50 years later this summer. The 50th reunion of Survival, a weeklong camping trip for seventh graders, will be Saturday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. at Ned’s Point. Survival began in 1973. The event...
Exploring the Past With a Minimalist's Eye
Ten years ago, Ben Shattuck penned the first short story in his new collection, The History of Sound. Since that first short story, he got married, had a baby, published a book of essays that made it onto the New Yorker’s best books of 2022 list and bought a general store in his hometown of Dartmouth.
Top stories: Best french fries in Taunton; new D-R sports policy; South Coast Rail update
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul Walsh Jr. has died. He led the office for 16 years in...
Top stories: Best fries in Greater Fall River; new Indian restaurant and grill to open
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. The ongoing lawsuit between the Lizzie Borden House and Miss Lizzie’s Coffee has turned ugly, with the owner of Miss Lizzie’s claiming a witness has intimidated him on the museum’s instructions, trying to bully him into bankruptcy.
Bid on paintings during a Mattapoisett Woman’s Club auction at Harbor Days
MATTAPOISETT — Visit the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club table at Harbor Days under the big white tent Sunday, July 21 for a chance to own a painting by a beloved member of the community. The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will hold a silent auction for three paintings by the late...
Pick up pastries at Harbor Days with Mattapoisett Woman’s Club sale
MATTAPOISETT — As part of the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Harbor Days, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s will be offering its annual homemade pie and pastry Sale under the Lions Club’s big white tent. The sale Saturday, July 20 runs from 9 a.m. until all items...
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