As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week.
A year ago, the Freetown-Lakeville 8U All-Star baseball team made history by becoming the first in its division to reach the Cal Ripken World Series. The Free-Lake All-Stars took their first step in achieving it again as they went 6-0 in the 9U Cal Ripken State Tournament at Pope Park in Acushnet and beat Easton, 14-4, in the state title game.
A transformation is underway at the former Capitol Theater that will provide commercial space and six affordable rental units to the Acushnet Avenue neighborhood. The estimated $11 million Capitol Theater revitalization project is in an area designated by MassDevelopment as a Transformative Development District.
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Here are the most-read stories of the week on https://www.southcoasttoday.com:
Best fries in New Bedford? Here are the winners, in time for National French Fry Day
In honor of National French Fry Day on July 12, SouthCoast Today invited readers to vote for their favorite french fry spot in an online poll.
And the winner goes to none other than dNB Craft Kitchen at 768 Purchase St., New Bedford. What makes the fries so good is that dNB Craft Kitchen hand cuts the potatoes in-house every day and fry them in a beef-fat blend.
Best fries in New Bedford?Here are the winners, in time for National French Fry Day
Why did Freestone's close its doors? Co-owner talks major factors behind the decision
After reopening for two years under new management the historic Freestone's City Grill announced that the restaurant would be closing indefinitely.
Co-owner Howie Mallowes said the major factor was their chef giving notice and the cook also quitting on June 30, with no notice, leaving the restaurant with no kitchen help.
Why did Freestone's close its doors?Co-owner talks major factors behind the decision
The Whaling City Festival is back July 11-14
The Whaling City Festival is back to kick off another season of celebrating New Bedford. From July 11-14, Buttonwood Park will transform its festival grounds to include carnival rides, food stands, games, a vendor market and activities for the whole family.
The festival will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m., July 11 to July 14 at Buttonwood Park, 1 Oneida St., New Bedford.
Here is what to expect.:The Whaling City Festival is back July 11-14.
Six people shot in New Bedford in early morning, injuries non-life threatening
Police say six people were shot in the city early morning on July 8, and all suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They say a "very active" investigation is in progress.
Police said they responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the Russell Street and Acushnet Avenue (Monte’s Playground) area at approximately 1 a.m. Three adult victims were found on the scene, and three were already at the hospital.
Six people shot in New Bedford:injuries non-life threatening
Seastreak ferry business thrives at New Bedford's pier
Seastreak began offering high-speed ferry service from New Bedford State Pier in 2005, by 2023, 175,000 people were coming in and out of Seastreak's New Bedford State Pier terminal per year.
A MassDevelopment review committee is considering the seven proposals for New Bedford State Pier's redevelopment, including Seastreak's, and will make recommendations.
Making its case to the state:Seastreak ferry business thrives at New Bedford's pier
All of these stories can be read in their entirety at southcoasttoday.com.
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