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Police search for ‘endangered’ teen girl who went missing in Chelsea
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Chelsea Police Department at (617) 466-4800. The Chelsea Police Department is urging residents to be on the lookout for 16-year-old Tessa Rivera of New Bedford, who went missing on July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black sweatpants, and...
2024 New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast Survival Guide (Aug 1-4)
Malasadas, carne de espeto and Madeira wine, oh my!. The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
New Bedford woman faces charge related to newborn baby found dead at Fort Taber Park
A 22-year-old New Bedford woman has been arraigned in the case of “Baby Doe,” a male infant found dead at Fort Taber Park in December. Daniela Michell Escobar-Mejia, the infant’s mother, faces a single charge of improper disposal of a body. She was arraigned in New Bedford District Court and released on personal recognizance. ...
New Bedford Welcomes New Pizza Hut with Iconic ’90s Buffet
Get ready New Bedford, there's a new Pizza Hut coming to the city and is gearing up for something nostalgic. Coming soon to 914 Mount Pleasant Street by Kings Highway, Pizza Hut promises to bring back the beloved '90s style buffet and salad bar that many have been missed and been craving.
Operation Clean Sweep and Scouts remove 1600lbs of trash from New Bedford parks
“Well this is a first!! 2 cleanups on the same day and same time. Thank you to Asst Scoutmaster Tomas Tavares with Girl Scout Troop 24G Young Ladies and Boy Scout Troop 24B Young Men and their parents for a very thorough cleanup of Buttonwood Park. 33 bags and about 840 pounds of Trash and debris and a Propane Tank. Looks like a beautification project swept thru many acres of the Park. Including the basketball and tennis courts. And Playground area.
Turns Unsettled Next Few Days
Mostly dry weather today with a threat for an isolated shower and thunderstorm along northern parts of our state. Temperatures will be seasonable in the mid 80s. A series of storms will trigger a pattern change as of tonight through Thursday. The threat for showers and storms tonight in an isolated manner. This unsettled weather will prevail tomorrow and may impact the morning commute. We should expected similar scenario Wednesday morning and evening with temperatures in the upper 70s. Thursday will start out ok with chance for showers in the afternoon. Slight chance may linger into Friday morning. Heat and humidity increases as of Thursday into the weekend. Sunny skies expected on Saturday and Sunday in the mid 80s.
CLT Marine proposal: 'Boat people doing boat stuff' on New Bedford State Pier
NEW BEDFORD — Ed Anthes-Washburn is very familiar with the Port of New Bedford. His background includes 11 years with the New Bedford Port Authority, the last six as port director. ...
Eufemia Reis, a New Bedford versatile artist inspired by her African and Portuguese roots
NEW BEDFORD – Self-taught New Bedford artist Eufemia Reis mostly draws inspiration from her ethnic roots and own experiences, and particularly enjoys painting the beauty and strength of African women. Born in Angola to Cape Verdean parents, her most prominent works are infused with spiritual and cultural aspects of...
Audrain owners acquire another Newport restaurant. Here's where they're expanding
The Heritage Restaurant Group has acquired another Newport restaurant. The Newport-based hospitality group announced Monday morning it has entered into a contract to acquire The Reef restaurant. Terms of the acquisition were not immediately known. “We are delighted to welcome The Reef to The Heritage Restaurant Group family,” said Michael Anderson, spokesman for The Heritage Restaurant Group...
Behind the Smiles Winners for the Week of July 22, 2024: Kerri from North Smithfield
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Dartmouth police officers honored for saving man's life
Two Dartmouth police officers were presented with the department's Life Saving Award after helping an unconscious man. Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were on patrol June 3 when a call came in for an unresponsive man in a car on the side of the road. A witness driving in...
Dartmouth’s Padanaram Summer Festival Is an Experience For the Whole Family
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth's Summer Festival returns this month, featuring fun activities for the whole family. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p,.m. Elm Street will be filled with entertainment from vendors, food trucks, artisan stands and more to celebrate the annual summer festival. Many of...
AT ANOTHER LEVEL: Meet the 2024 Softball Player of the Year, Super Team and All-Stars
It was a strong spring for SouthCoast baseball teams with four qualifying for the 2024 MIAA state tournament. Apponequet, which captured a share of the South Coast Conference Blue Division title this year, had the deepest tournament run, reaching the Division 3 Final Four while Dartmouth reached the Div. 2 Sweet 16, GNB Voc-Tech...
Newport Hears H + H HIP
Thirteen members of Boston’s Handel and Haydn Society brought the sweet dulcet tones of historically rendered masterworks of the Baroque to an enthralled Newport Classical audience Friday evening in the sumptuous acoustic of the Breakers Mansion Great Hall, a Gilded Age architectural masterpiece sumptuously decorated and meticulously preserved. Concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky led a group which included soprano Joélle Harvey, Debra Nagy, oboe, and Ian Watson, harpsichord continuo and organ.
Giron gets first ATP Tour singles victory in Tennis Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT — Marcos Giron’s career surge was brewing for years. Dallas showcased the California native in its finals in February and Florida welcomed him to the semifinal round a week later. The 30-year-old didn’t achieve his first ATP Tour final appearance until 2022 — since then a title has been knocking. Giron waited...
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATION
Young Marines National Leadership Academy Holds Graduation July 20 at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The Young Marines, a national youth organization, held their annual graduation of the 2024 National Leadership Academy – Advanced Leadership School (ALS). Sergeant Major of the US Marine Corps, USMC Sgt Maj Carlos...
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