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Welcome to the Hall: Eight former Durfee athletes, coach set for induction ceremony
FALL RIVER — Eight former Hilltopper high school greats will take their rightful spot in the upcoming Durfee Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 26 at White's of Westport. Cocktails from 5-6 p.m and dinner at 6 p.m. with the inductions to follow. ...
New Bedford Textile Strike Idled 30,000 Workers
In 1928, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge of Vermont decided not to seek another term. Instead, Coolidge's fellow Republican Herbert Hoover of California executed a humiliating 444 to 87 electoral college defeat of New York Democrat Al Smith. Hoover carried 40 states and Smith only eight, including Massachusetts. In New Bedford,...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Nauset boys golf stays perfect with win over St. John Paul II
(This story was updated to add new information.) The Nauset golf team was challenged Thursday, but left the Willowbend Club with its perfect record intact. The Warriors earned a 258-281 win over a good St. John Paul II team. ...
New Bedford Herman Melville Statue Finalists Selected
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — As the City of New Bedford moves forward with its plan to erect a statue in honor of author Herman Melville, more than 40 artists expressed interest in designing the statue. Now, four finalists have been selected, and will submit their final design ideas. The...
Fall River Brewing with Excitement as New Café Opens on South Main Street
Fall River is welcoming a new addition to its local scene with the grand opening of the Glass House Café, owned by Brandon Estacio, on Sunday, October 13. Located at 524 South Main Street, the café will operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, offering a fresh spot for coffee lovers and community members alike.
Best bet: Figuring out what fuels threats to democracy with expert speaker Steven Levitsky
Maybe you’ve heard democracy is at a breaking point. Maybe you’ve wondered why democracy is faltering in the United States, but not in other wealthy, diverse countries. Maybe you’ve worried that cultural shifts have triggered a backlash that threatens the United States’ political system. ...
'No one can score on us': Old Rochester goalie captures eighth shutout of the season
MATTAPOISETT — Nothing fazes Emile Joseph. In his third year as the Old Rochester boys soccer team's starting goalie, Joseph’s mental toughness has been a driving force behind the Bulldogs’ success this season. Joseph earned his eighth shutout of the season on Wednesday afternoon as Old Rochester beat GNB Voc-Tech 2-0 in South Coast...
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