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Dublin Rose bids farewell with final party
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Dublin Rose held a final farewell party Friday night. The Irish pub in Seekonk celebrated a successful 11 years of business. Co-owners said the decision to close was not up to them. A Whole Foods Market will replace the pub. Seekonk town officials said the...
Massachusetts Homeopathic Seasonal Allergy Relief: Natural Treatment Announced
Following the announcement, Massachusetts residents can request an alternative allergy treatment that utilizes natural ingredients, eliminating the potential side effects associated with traditional medications. For more information, visit https://www.poeholistichealth.com/. According to Dr. Aleena Banerji, the clinical director of Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, the allergy season in Massachusetts...
See all homes sold in Norfolk County, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Norfolk County reported from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24. There were 136 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,528-square-foot home on Brook Road in Milton that sold for $800,000. Bellingham.
Enter to Win Pitbull Tickets in Mansfield
The Fun 107 Ticket Window is open! Thanks to PLAY Arcade and Revitalize RX Dartmouth, your chance to win concert tickets happens all summer. Pitbull is coming to Mansfield and we have your chance to win tickets. Pitbull is playing at The Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Sunday, September 15....
Westport man to be enshrined into Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin of Westport, MA will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner.
Needham Native, Second Astronaut Will Get Return Ride On SpaceX Capsule Amid Starliner Trouble
Pilot Suni Williams, from the town of Needham in Norfolk County, and commander Butch Wilmore will abandon Boeing’s troubled Starliner and instead hitch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon capsule in February 2025, NASA confirmed Saturday, Aug. 24. The stunning decision capped off 11 weeks of uncertainty after NASA...
Plymouth County woman sentenced to prison for murdering husband
PLYMOUTH – A Marshfield woman has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for stabbing her husband, Michael Ricci, Sr. to death, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. On August 2nd, 49-year-old Christine Ricci was found guilty by a Plymouth...
Fatal crashes in Brockton, Stoughton; cemetery removes decorations: 5 top stories
BROCKTON — Throughout last school year, groups of Brockton High School students were causing chaos and damage inside many nearby businesses located across Belmont Street, according to several store managers. A new Starbucks is now open for business and plans to close the dining area between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. when BHS students get out of school. A pedestrian from New Bedford died Tuesday night after being struck by a van on North Quincy Street....
Joe's Original turning 30, blanket homicide, 'Widows Cove': Standard Times top stories
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. Losing the final two games of 2023 fueled the Dartmouth High football team throughout the offseason. A determined Dartmouth team will look to make an even deeper run in the playoffs this year with the return of its top three offensive players from a year ago senior quarterback Jackson Hart, senior running back Ray Gramlich, and wide receiver Markus Andrews. The trio...
August Vet Flag to honor PFC Rene G. Poitras, KIA in the Korean War at the age of 21
During the month of August, the 59th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber - Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Army PFC Rene G. Poitras, of New Bedford, who was killed in action in 1952 during the Korean War. Poitras was born in New Bedford on September 7, 1931. He lived with his family on Holly St. and attended New Bedford city schools. Rene was drafted into the United...
New Bedford man held following Wareham hotel gunfire
WAREHAM, MASS. (WJAR) — A New Bedford man is due in court Monday on charges of Assault to Murder; Firearm Discharge Within 500 Feet of a Building; Reckless Endangerment of Children and more after being arrested Saturday night at a Wareham hotel. On Sunday, Wareham Police said they had...
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
New Bedford’s Swain School of Design Merged With Dartmouth’s SMU
The Swain School of Design was an independent, tuition-free, non-profit school of higher learning located in New Bedford. In 1988, the Swain School of Design merged with Southeastern Massachusetts University's College of Visual and Performing Arts and is now part of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The Claire T. Carney...
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
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.
Rehabilitation project will convert downtown New Bedford building into apartments
In June of 2023, Franklin Hospitality Corp. who is affiliated with the well-known Lafrance Hospitality, purchased the 4-story building at 89 N. Water St. for approximately $1.7 million. The building previously known as dNB Burgers, sat vacant since then, however, Franklin Hospitality Corp announced that they have finalized their intentions for the site: 19 apartments at market rate.
Walecka, Belanger knocked off two-time defending CCNB Four-Ball champs in quest for 3-peat
DARTMOUTH — Golf was the last thing on Kim Walecka’s mind this week. In the midst of selling her house and buying a new one in making the move from Dartmouth to Mattapoisett, she had more pressing things to contend with. ...
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