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Lovely end to August, but some rain drops to begin September
What a difference between yesterday and today! After an afternoon of 90s on Wednesday, temperatures barely got out of the 70s in a few spots Thursday afternoon. Tonight will feature clear skies and light winds, and that will allow for a bit of a chill! “Radiational cooling” is the official term, and it will mean lows down around 50°.
New Deepwater Berth Opens to Accommodate Offshore Wind Vessels in New Bedford
The New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal (NBFMT) this month opened its first deepwater berth to accommodate vessels serving North America’s emerging offshore wind sector. This milestone, reached after two years of demolition and construction, marks a crucial step in Phase II of the terminal's development. The newly opened berth, designed specifically for offshore wind service vessels, features a 300-foot bulkhead and has been enhanced by extensive dredging. These upgrades are set to improve the terminal's functionality for both domestic and international vessels.
New Bedford remembers those lost to opioids
NEW BEDFORD — Family members told heart-rending stories of those lost to opioid addiction. Some carried poster-sized photos of loved ones who now reside only in memories. Mayor Jon Mitchell, Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Public Health Director Stephanie Sloan, state Rep. Christopher Hendricks and Rev. David Lima shared words from the steps of City Hall. And City Councilor Shane Burgo sang.
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.
People Are ‘Creeped Out’ By Private Trail Cameras on Conservation Land
In the Massachusetts Mashpee River Reservation and Woodlands, locals are grappling with conservation agents over the presence of personal trail cameras mounted to trees. Some have complained their existence is creepy while those who placed them say their civil rights are being violated if the cameras are removed. As reported...
New Bedford Welcomes 18th Dunkin’, Sparking Concerns Over Traffic and Saturation
As if we needed another one, a new Dunkin’ is set to open in the West End of New Bedford, bringing the city's total to a staggering 18 locations. The latest addition will be situated at 140 Nauset Street, right at the corner of Nauset and Mt. Pleasant Street.
New Mexican restaurant opening next month on Route 6 in Dartmouth
A Mexican restaurant considered a fresh and healthier option is coming soon to the South Coast. Caliente Mexican Grill is opening in September at 329 State Road (Route 6) in Dartmouth at the former Papa Gino’s. To give you some background, Caliente Mexican Grill was created in 2005 with...
Celebrating Tech Leadership—and Education—Over the Years
From the advent of artificial intelligence to the teaching of algorithms, Dartmouth has an enduring legacy of excellence in computing. Since the 1940s, faculty and students have not only revolutionized computer hardware and software design but also pioneered the diverse applications of computation across the arts and sciences. Dartmouth was...
Four Dartmouth Players Selected for NFHCA Preseason Watch List
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has announced its preseason watch list for the upcoming 2024 season, featuring four Dartmouth players: Olivia Galiotos, Lucia Campano, Ella Bowman, and Ruby Walsh. Galiotos has earned All-Ivy Honorable Mention in her first two seasons and scored her first collegiate goal last season. Campano, an impactful freshman in 2023, led the team in goals and points. Bowman also received All-Ivy Honorable Mention during her freshman year, contributing significantly to the team's defense. Walsh joins the squad as a promising first-year recruit from Ireland.
Women's Cross Country Selected Third in LEC Preseason Poll
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — On Thursday, the Little East Conference (LEC) released the 2024 preseason poll for women's cross country with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth selected to finish third overall out of nine teams. The Corsairs picked up 51 total points to secure third overall in the preseason poll...
Mobile sauna and cold plunge on the move around New Bedford. Why you should check it out.
FAIRHAVEN — On Tuesday, from a distance it looks like a small house is in the Fort Phoenix parking lot, but it's actually a mobile sauna and cold plunge — the first of its kind in the SouthCoast. "We wanted to create a space where people could come and experience the benefits of sauna, whether it be for physical or mental health, in a relaxed and communal setting," said Matthew Marko, co-owner of Tranquil Tides New Bedford. ...
New Bedford’s AHA! announces its 25th Birthday Bash “Party like its 1999!”
“New Bedford, MA – All are welcome to the most fantastic birthday bash of the year! On Thursday, September 12, 2024, AHA@25 welcomes all ages to the streets of New Bedford to celebrate its 25th anniversary as AHA! celebrates its history and looks to the future of AHA! New Bedford. There will be a few surprises in addition to dancing in the streets, live music, a 90s-costume parade, kids activities, a pub crawl, circus arts, and, of course, birthday cake for the hundreds of participants.
VOTE: Who is the SouthCoast high school football Preseason Offensive Player of the Year?
With the return of six of the top 10 scorers from a year ago, there will be plenty of firepower among SouthCoast football teams this fall. Among those to watch are record-setting running backs, veteran quarterbacks, highlight-reel receivers and big-time blockers. ...
How much ice cream can you eat? Surfside Creamery's new challenge might be for you.
NEW BEDFORD — Have you ever eaten a full carton of ice cream in one sitting and thought, "If this was an Olympic sport, I would get the gold." Well, now you can put your skills to the test for Surfside Creamery's first-ever Frozen Face-Off challenge on Aug. 31. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the ice cream spot at 26 Brock Ave. will be hosting an event challenging participants to put their ice cream-eating...
Atlantis Charter/Westport football team looks overcome transfer of star QB
FALL RIVER — Early in the spring, the Atlantis Charter/Westport co-op football had their 2024 season dramatically altered. Sophomore star quarterback Davion Adediran transferred to powerhouse Catholic Memorial, which won consecutive state titles in 2021 and 2022. Adediran led the way for Tritons for the past two seasons. ...
As shelter funds dry up, migrant families are sleeping outside T station in Quincy
Migrants are being forced back onto the street near the Wollaston MBTA station. Dozens of migrants have reportedly been sleeping outside the Wollaston MBTA station in Quincy as advocates work to help the families find stable living conditions. Thousands of Haitians have fled their home country as major gang violence...
Hull schools welcome 13 teachers, new Family Network coordinator for coming year
The Hull Public Schools have hired 13 new teachers for the 2024-25 academic year, as well as a new coordinator for the Hull Family Network. Many of the new staff members were welcomed at a luncheon hosted by the O’Brien Family at Jake’s Seafood Restaurant. Stephanie Bongarzone is...
Awww! Watch Usher React After He Spotted Free From ‘106 & Park’ In The Crowd At His Recent Concert (VIDEO)
Usher had a heartwarming reaction after he spotted Free Marie Wright, a former host of ‘106 & Park,’ in the audience at his recent concert. RELATED: Usher Explains Why He Postponed His Opening Tour Stop In Atlanta Usher Spots Free Marie Wright From ‘106 & Park’ In The Crowd Of His Recent Concert On Thursday, August [...] The post Awww! Watch Usher React After He Spotted Free From ‘106 & Park’ In The Crowd At His Recent Concert (VIDEO) appeared first on The Shade Room.
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