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Blue cheese business booming in Marion
MARION — Every week, 600 six-pound wheels of blue cheese are made and packaged at Great Hill Farm, tucked away in the woods of Marion. The farm plays host to Great Hill Dairy, a business that has been making and distributing blue cheese since 1991. Tim Stone, owner of...
DA identifies Todd Page as victim in apparent drowning in Lakeville pond
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has identified 68-year-old Todd Page as the man who died in an apparent drowning at a Lakeville pond Saturday evening. Massachusetts Environmental Police officers were conducting routine patrols at Long Pond around 5:15 p.m. when they were told that Page had gone missing in the water, the district attorney’s office said in a press release. Lakeville police were called in, and after approximately 30 minutes of searching, Page was found about 60 yards from the shoreline.
Arrest made in Brockton after fatal stabbing of Fall River man
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said that an arrest was made after a Fall River man was fatally stabbed on July 20. Police received reports of a stabbing around 6 p.m. on the intersection of Crescent Street and Montello Street. The male victim, 39-year-old...
Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities
This month is the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and three organizations in Fairhaven are planning a celebration to recognize that landmark law. It's an occasion to celebrate people with disabilities, promote their visibility and applaud their achievements. M.O. L.I.F.E. Inc, the Fairhaven Commission...
New Bedford, MA Seaport Art Walk Is a Chance to Enjoy Public Art
This year marks the 12th annual Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford, with this year's exhibits featuring the work of seven artists. The artwork was unveiled earlier this month. Project Manager Zane Cox and artist Brooke Mullins Doherty visited Townsquare Sunday to talk about the Art Walk and what makes it special.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE BIG REVEAL
New Bedford Art Museum’s Chihuly glass exhibit signals a rebirth. The Big Reveal for NBAM was born of a right place, right time serendipitous moment. Suzanne-de-Vegh-admiring-Dale-Chihulys-_Sconce_-photo-courtesy-of-Jayliana-Brito. It would have gone nowhere without the right person to nurture it, and Suzanne de Vegh was the right person in the right...
New Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Museum Honors Fire Service History
New Bedford has a host of museums, historic buildings and locations that provide visitors with a look-back at the city's memorable past. One of those places is the New Bedford Fire Museum, located at 51 Bedford Street. Lead volunteer Larry Roy has been the man behind the museum since its...
WATCH: Christian Gonzalez surprises parents with new house
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is busy preparing for his second NFL season. However, he wanted to make sure his parents were set before the start of training camp. So he bought them a new house and captured the moment on Instagram. It was a heartwarming moment with the...
Popular Dartmouth Portuguese catering, takeout, and delivery eatery up for sale
A popular local catering, takeout, and delivery eatery known for its Portuguese cuisine is up for sale. Owner Caite Fontes announced on social media that she has decided to sell Two Sisters at 743 Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth. “For the past ten beautiful years, I have been blessed beyond measure...
Karen Read's case expected to return to Massachusetts courtroom Monday
DEDHAM, Mass. — Less than a month after Karen Read's first lengthy and very high-profile murder trial ended in a mistrial, both sides are expected to be in a Massachusetts courtroom on Monday for a hearing about the work toward a possible second trial. While prosecutors have said they...
Best ice cream in the New Bedford area? Here are the winners, in time for Ice Cream Day
NEW BEDFORD — Ice cream, you scream, and in honor of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, SouthCoast Today invited readers to "scream" their vote for their favorite Ice Cream spot in an online poll. And the winner goes to Captain Bonney's Creamery at 258 New Bedford Road, Rochester. "Feeling really, really blessed to have...
A playground parlay: Captain Jack Sparrow sets sail for Swifts Beach
The ship-shaped playground of Swifts Beach inspires the seafaring spirit in children of all ages — and on Sunday, July 21, that spirit was led by the visiting Captain Jack Sparrow. The good captain posed for pictures, led children around on a hunt for bounty and defended the ship...
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell: Kings Highway Is Coming ‘Back to Life’
Things are happening on Kings Highway in New Bedford, where two large retail plazas have sat mostly empty for years. Not one but three new businesses are preparing to open at the Fieldstone Marketplace, including a restaurant. Cedar-Kings LLC owns Fieldstone Marketplace, and Cedar Fieldstone LLC owns King Plaza to...
Celebrities visiting New Bedford caught Standard Times readers' attention
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. Foss Marine Terminal's proposal to expand its warehouse operation and develop a training center is one of seven under consideration by MassDevelopment. PACE will work in coordination with Foss to provide a training center that will give people an opportunity for careers in offshore wind. ...
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