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Mattapoisett Rail Trail: Your Scenic Path to Outdoor Adventure and Relaxation
When the sun graces us with its presence, there's no better time to get outside and explore the beauty of the SouthCoast. The Mattapoisett Rail Trail offers an ideal escape, whether you're on a bike, on foot, or even on rollerblades. Recently, I took advantage of a perfect summer day to ride from Fairhaven Village to Mattapoisett, and the experience was nothing short of breathtaking.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100,000 ticket sold at Cape Cod shop
Someone who stopped at a shop on Cape Cod and picked up a lottery ticket came forward to claim a $100,000 prize on Wednesday. The $100,000 prize was from “$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch ticket game released on April 19, 2022. There are just 17 prizes worth...
Annual walk-a-thon fetches funds for future Mattapoisett dog park
MATTAPOISETT — Dogs and their humans ambled through Mattapoisett for a fundraiser Saturday Aug. 24, as part of an effort to create a recreational space for dogs in Mattapoisett that’s spanned years. The dog walk-a-thon, held annually, raised money for a future dog park in Mattapoisett. The endeavor...
New Bedford waterfront at the heart of new thriller 'Widow's Cove.' Here's what it's about.
The fictional bar Widows Cove Tavern on Union Street in New Bedford has ties to a murder on a New Bedford scalloper in first-time author Paul Rooney’s thriller. The locally-based murder mystery focuses on FBI Field Office Detective Rob Ragusa's efforts to catch a killer in Rooney’s debut novel. “It has a lot of...
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.
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.
Family-owned indoor playground opens in Dartmouth Mall
A playground has opened in the Dartmouth Mall. Hyper Zone is a family-owned indoor playground designed for children aged 1-8. The journey started when ownership struggled to find a suitable indoor play area for their own child, especially during the cold New England winters. A place that was fun, clean, and safe.
Oak Bluffs Bars Grapple With New Last Call
Last year, the Oak Bluffs select board voted to move up last call by 30 minutes, from 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., to be in sync with when patrons can get their last drink in Edgartown. The decision was made to curb rowdiness and relieve stress on the understaffed police department.
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. ...
Couple says pickleball noise keeping people from buying beach home
BOURNE, Massachusetts (WCVB) -- A Sagamore Beach couple say they are struggling to sell their house because of noise from nearby pickleball courts. Recently retired, Judy Comeau and her husband decided earlier this year to sell their home in Sagamore Beach, which is surrounded by gardens and has views of Cape Cod Bay.
Traditional Cachupa, crabby patties, and comfort food: New Bedford Eats
Foodies, it's that time of the week again. It's time to find a new place to dine or dish to try. The SouthCoast is flooded with great spots to indulge in each week, but it can get a little overwhelming, especially when you are hangry. New Bedford Eats helps you narrow down the list...
Downtown New Bedford building going from hamburgers to housing. What to know.
NEW BEDFORD — A downtown building that last housed a craft burger restaurant is being converted into apartments. The close to $8 million rehabilitation project to develop 19 apartments at 89 N. Water St. is scheduled to begin construction this fall and be completed next fall. The four-story brick building at the corner of...
Save Money This Summer at These Popular SouthCoast Restaurants
Summer isn't over yet but it will be soon and with it will come that creeping feeling that you didn't have enough fun. You didn't spend enough days at the beach. You neglected your pool. You never figured out what the youths mean by "Brat Summer." Before you know it, the beach weather will fade, you'll have to close the pool and Gen Z's cool terminology will remain an enigma.
Fall River’s Melody has had a rough life, but once she warms up, she’s all wiggles!
Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Melody!. Melody is the tiniest of the Cane Corsos that Forever Paws received from the New Bedford case weighing in at only about 68lbs! If they had to guess, they’d say that she has some boxer in there as well. She’s estimated to be about four years old.
Lincoln Park clam cakes to Kmart meatloaf: New Fall River cookbook serves up nostalgia for a good cause
FALL RIVER — If nostalgia is what you're craving, there's a new cookbook "flying off the shelf" that is serving up heaping helpings of that — while raising money for a good cause. Ever wondered how to replicate those clam cakes you enjoyed as a kid at the long-gone Lincoln Park? Or Corky Row's Corned Beef and Cabbage? Or Kmart Meatloaf Dinner? ...
New Lakeville location gives art studio a sense of 'permanence'
LAKEVILLE — Lakeville artists of all ages and abilities now have a new space to hone their craft. The Heart in Art, an art studio whose mission is to make the arts accessible to people of all mental and physical abilities, opened the doors at its new location at 54 Main St. Lakeville on Friday, Aug. 23.
Restaurant with Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine to soon open in Fall River
One of the many complaints from Fall River residents is there are too many restaurants serving similar food options. A new restaurant headed to the Scholarship City will look to set themselves apart. KUN Kabob and Curry represented by Rashid Azeem went in front of the Fall River Licensing Board...
Oak Point artists prepare for upcoming exhibition
LAKEVILLE — The Oak Point Art Association is putting the finishing touches on its mixed media exhibit which will be on display at the Great Ponds Gallery in Lakeville from Thursday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Oct. 31. The show features 20 artists who have produced 39 works in oils,...
New American, Spanish, and Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Route 6 in Fall River
A new restaurant is opening soon in Fall River at a familiar location. Owner Linda Thean Heing-Kochan went in front of the Licensing Board Wednesday for a common victuallers license for 9 Star International at 275 Martine Street. The spot will reside at the previous Joe’s Shish Kabob. 9...
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