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Dartmouth’s Padanaram Summer Festival Is an Experience For the Whole Family
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth's Summer Festival returns this month, featuring fun activities for the whole family. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p,.m. Elm Street will be filled with entertainment from vendors, food trucks, artisan stands and more to celebrate the annual summer festival. Many 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.
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...
2024 New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast Survival Guide (Aug 1-4)
Malasadas, carne de espeto and Madeira wine, oh my!. The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
Nine decades of fishing memories for Al Doucette
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Al Doucette has worked most of his 93 years as a fisherman, following in the footsteps of his father, Capt. Louis Doucette, and his grandfather. He was a 15-year-old boy living through the end of the Great Depression when he began and remembers it...
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.
New accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods in Fall River opens
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The Trustees held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of an accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods on Indian Town Road in Fall River on Monday. The event featured brief remarks by Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. She was joined by several locally elected officials, including Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, Maureen Flanagan from State Senator Michael Rodrigues’ office, and State Representatives Carole Fiola and Paul Schmid. Also on hand was Paul Jahnige, director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and representatives from MassTrails and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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...
New Bedford artist is creating hand made memories for Southcoast residents
Ray Genereux, a talented collage artist based in New Bedford, MA, creates unique pieces that are perfect for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions. Ray’s artistic journey began with photography, but he soon expanded into creating intricate collages, incorporating his photographs and experimenting with various techniques. Ray’s diverse array...
Fall River’s Tulip has been at Forever Paws for nearly 3 months after owner passed away
Does anyone have room in their heart and their home for a sweet, shy senior girl? Tulip has been with FP for over 80 days now without any interest despite her sisters having been adopted quite a few weeks ago. She and her sisters came to them when their owner passed away and family unfortunately could not take them in.
Eufemia Reis, a New Bedford versatile artist inspired by her African and Portuguese roots
NEW BEDFORD – Self-taught New Bedford artist Eufemia Reis mostly draws inspiration from her ethnic roots and own experiences, and particularly enjoys painting the beauty and strength of African women. Born in Angola to Cape Verdean parents, her most prominent works are infused with spiritual and cultural aspects of...
BBQ to gourmet grilled cheese, Buzzards Bay Brewing invites food trucks every night.
WESTPORT — As summer kicks into full swing, Buzzards Bay Brewing is the perfect spot to enjoy unique brews and delicious food from a rotation of local food trucks during Food Truck Month. Each night of the week at Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Road, features a different food truck with mouth-watering options. From BBQ to gourmet grilled cheese to Brazilian American cuisine, there is something for every palate. ...
Flop, turn and the river: Paddlers go all in for poker
MARION — A three of a kind made up the winning hand for the big game of poker Wednesday, July 17 in Marion. As part of Sippican Land Trust’s “Poker Paddle,” kayakers embarked at Island Wharf and ranged to pick up five cards at different stops across town waters.
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...
See this Massachusetts beach house makeover with breezy coastal vibes
Ironwood Studio Co. has reimagined this family beach house in Westport, Massachusetts, transforming it into a classic yet whimsical and fun vacation home. The goal of this project was to turn an outdated property into a highly functional, welcoming, and relaxing retreat that meets the lifestyle needs of a family of five.
The Friends of Jack Foundation’s short-film, “The Hero In Us”, set to debut September 28
From rising Director and Writer Alex Stulac comes a short-film, “The Hero In Us”, exploring the origins of the Friends of Jack Foundation. The upcoming release will make its world premiere at the Friends of Jack Foundation’s Annual Celebration on September 28 at Arch of the Meadow in Rochester, Massachusetts.
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...
Music from Land’s End to offer ‘timeless’ songs
As the Music from Land’s End concert series enters its fifth season of bringing world-class classical music to the South Coast, artistic director Ariadne Daskalakis said the series feels great “appreciation” from its audiences. Classical music is a very “specialized” form of art, Daskalakis said, adding that...
Man with Fall River ties enhancing historical accuracy and functionality of ships at Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA – A collaboration is leading to ships at Battleship Cove being restored to their historical glory. According to the Fall River Arts Project, Chandler Hearn, a recent graduate of IYRS’s Digital Modeling and Fabrication program in Newport, Rhode Island, has successfully installed custom-built belaying pins on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., a historic Gearing-class destroyer docked at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. This installation marks a significant achievement for Hearn, whose capstone project involved creating intricate parts for naval ships.
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