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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.
Victim uses belt as tourniquet after 195 motorcycle crash
(WJAR) — Pawtucket emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash at 133 Webster Avenue at around 11:30 Friday night. Police said the victim, a 32-year-old man, used his own belt as a tourniquet for a “significant laceration” on his leg. According to Det. Sgt. Theodore Georgitsis, the...
Deadlocked Council nixes plan for URI student beach event
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The Narragansett Town Council failed to pass a motion allowing the University of Rhode Island’s Panhellenic Council to host its annual “Seize the Day with Greek Life” event at the town beach. The proposed event, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3 would have brought...
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. ...
Descendants of Whaling Masters celebrates 50 years on Sept. 12. How to join in on the fun.
NEW BEDFORD — The city is preparing for a special weekend as Descendants of Whaling Masters, a non-profit organization, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an event called “A Whale of a Weekend” starting Sept. 12. This four-day celebration will bring together descendants of whaling masters and the general public for a series of activities focused on the city's rich whaling heritage. ...
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. ...
Checking in on Narragansett’s Broadmoor Two Years After the Big Move
The last time Rhode Island Monthly saw Broadmoor, a storied estate that’s stood sentry over the Narragansett shoreline since 1896, it was sheared in two and sitting atop eighty-foot-long steel beams, waiting for a ride to its new home. It didn’t move far: On Nov. 14, 2022, workers with...
Acclaimed Americana artist Sarah Jarosz coming to the United Theatre on Labor Day weekend
For the past 15 years, Sarah Jarosz has been one of the most talented artists within the Americana music realm. The Austin, Texas native has exhibited the ability to transition between the styles of folk, country and bluegrass and she’s currently expanding her creative scope. This is evident in her latest album “Polaroid Lovers”, which came out back in January via Rounder Records. As part of an extensive tour in support of the release, Jarosz and her band are going to be performing at the United Theatre on 5 Canal Street in Westerly on September 1. BB Wisely, which is a trio featuring Bridget Kearney from the Brooklyn based and Boston bred soul-pop act Lake Street Dive, will be opening up the evening at 7:30 p.m.
Narragansett Council candidates discuss priorities at forum
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Narragansett residents gathered at a public forum last Saturday morning to hear from several of the candidates running for the Town Council as the primary election approaches on Sept. 10. Held at the local public library, the event provided a platform for each candidate to present...
Plainville, North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, Mansfield and Franklin respond to 5 vehicle crash that injured 7 including 4 children
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 Saturday night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Plainville Fire received notification about a crash on Route 1 near Route 495. Upon arrival, paramedics came upon a five-vehicle crash with...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
Massachusetts Man Missing in South Carolina During Family Vacation
Recently, 60 year old Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski goes missing during a vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Currently, they ask local home and business owners to periodically check security camera footage to see if they can find him. Moreover, they stress the importance of checking places like pools, sheds, and any other quiet, secluded areas where the man could be missing.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
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