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Phantom Gourmet keeps “Kool” at local eatery
A phantom presence recently made itself known at Kool Kone. However, it wasn’t a ghost or an apparition — it was a food critic. On Tuesday, July 2, Phantom Gourmet host Dan Andelman pulled up a chair at Kool Kone – along with an entire video crew. The Phantom Gourmet is a show that reviews restaurants around Massachusetts.
Coffee wars? Starbucks opens 2nd shop in Bourne. Dunkin' has plans too
BOURNE — There are dollar signs in those java beans as Starbucks opens its second coffee shop in town, in the shadow of the Sagamore Bridge, while a new Dunkin’ takes shape off Route 28 southbound at Pocasset. Seattle-based Starbucks Corporation with its global brand is now selling coffee in a new shop and drive-thru next to the old Friendly's restaurant, north of the Cape Cod Canal. The other Starbucks store is near the Bourne Bridge, also...
Minerva Pizza House team in Fairhaven said Saturday was their last hurrah
FAIRHAVEN — A message posted on the website of Minerva Pizza House, 75 Main St., Fairhaven, suggests the business may have closed its doors. However, whether they'll remain closed is unclear. "Sadly, Ester, Jon, and their crew are leaving after Saturday, June 29th," a message near the top of Minerva's homepage read as of Monday. "It has been a pleasure serving Fairhaven for the past 24 years! Thank you for your support. We will miss you!" ...
National Fried Clam Day: 10 spots dishing up your favorite summer time treat
Let’s admit it, here in the SouthCoast there is quite an addiction to fried clams. It’s a nostalgic taste of summertime when you bite into those perfectly fried morsels. Did you know there was a National Day just to celebrate your favorite seafood treat? National Fried Clam Day has been celebrated on July 3 since 2015. ...
Sounds of summer return at annual concert series
Summer is here, which means the annual concert series will return to Middleboro and Lakeville. A variety of styles of music will fill the air at the free weekly performances. Middleboro Friends will once again sponsor the summer concert series Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Town Hall lawn, weather permitting.
New Bedford celebrates iconic music group Tavares with street named in brothers' honor
NEW BEDFORD - In a voice less strong than it once was, Antone “Chubby” Tavares thanked the many people who came out Saturday to celebrate the city's newest street, Tavares Brothers' Way. The New Bedford street was named in honor of the internationally famous music group made up of the Tavares brothers. ...
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches shares city’s best spots to grill this summer
“Looking for a spot to grill? Well look no more, Hazelwood Park, Fort Taber Park and Rivers End Park have you covered!. You can bring your grill to the designated cement pads and spend some time in New Bedford’s big backyard. Please look at the map and rules posted...
Hydrangeas, VP Kamala Harris, and more: Some of our most-read Cape Cod stories of the week
It was a busy week on the Cape and Islands with sporting events and summer fun activities getting underway. From Cape league baseball action to plays, news was being made both outdoors and indoors. In case you missed it, we've rounded up a showcase of the most read stories the Cape Cod Times website has to offer from the week that was on Cape Cod. This past week, hydrangeas made their beautiful presence felt ahead of an...
New Bedford’s Historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Offering Free Tours Friday
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Free guided tours of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will take place this Friday at New Bedford State Pier. The Ernestina-Morrissey is returning to New Bedford this week in conjunction with Cape Verdean Recognition Week, which began on June 30. The week celebrates the independence of the island nation Cabo Verde.
Try these great Cape Cod summer hikes: Shade, swimming, vistas and more
When the hot weather hits Cape Cod, finding a good spot to hike can get a little tricky. While some folks seem to thrive on hours of full sun exposure, I tend to melt like butter in a skillet. So I'm always on the lookout for walks that provide a solid serving of shade and maybe even a chance to swim. Of course, anytime you enter the woods on Cape Cod, the tick clock starts ticking. You...
Things To Do: 4th of July; Arts in the Park; meet 'Gilded Age' star Denée Benton
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...
New Bedford Roots and Branches Music Fest Returns for Second Year
New Bedford's free, one-day acoustic music festival, New Bedford Roots and Branches, returns to the downtown on July 20 with an expanded list of performers and venues. Founder and co-director Jeff Angeley stopped by Townsquare Sunday to give us a preview of the event. "Our festival is very different than...
This New Bedford firefighter became his station's barista. Now he's thinking bigger.
NEW BEDFORD — Summer may not be the time SouthCoasters are thinking about nor'easters, but for a growing segment, it's when "Nor'Eastahs" are most on the mind, according to one New Bedford entrepreneur. "I make a batch every week," Brian Gallant said of his creation, a gourmet iced coffee blend he named after the storms synonymous with New England. "The size will depend on how many orders I have, but this time of year I'll make a...
Bob Rocha’s love of whales, science spans three decades
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Like a pearl, a life is built layer by layer, with each experience adding to its luster. Over the course of three decades, Bob Rocha, associate curator of science and research at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, has adjusted to the changing demands of his career.
Fairhaven Police Hold Free Summer Giveaway With ‘Popsicles in the Park’
FAIRHAVEN (WBSM) — Free frozen treats are continuing to make their way across the SouthCoast. Just last week, the New Bedford Police Department offered free ice cream during their ice cream social across different neighborhoods. The Fairhaven Police Department is now giving back to the community with "Popsicles in...
A variety of lemonade served up by Marion kids
It’s officially summer time, and that means backyard cookouts, sandy beaches — and that classic childhood experience, lemonade stands. Marion residents Ruben Garcia, 11, and Gabriel Kirby, 12, set up their stand at the corner of Country Road and Route 105 the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2. “I...
2024 Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties AND Summer Spotlight – Hyannis HyArts Cultural District
From artist shanties, Shakespeare Under the Stars and ukulele concerts to West African Drum Circles, Tai Chi, Zumba, live music, museums, baseball games under the lights and strolling the mile long Main Street with over 40 restaurants and plenty of shopping, there is something to satisfy everyone’s interests and tastes in the downtown Hyannis HyArts Cultural District this summer.
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