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Single family residence sells for $4.1 million in West Yarmouth
A 4,414-square-foot house built in 2009 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 355 Great Island Road in West Yarmouth was sold on June 14, 2024. The $4,050,000 purchase price works out to $918 per square foot. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and six baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of wood shake roofing / shingles. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 0.5-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Vineyard Falls to Barnstable in Little League World Series
Little League World Series competition came to a close for the Vineyard on Monday after the under-twelves team lost 10–0 to Barnstable at home at Penn Field. “We play baseball, some you win, some you lose,” Coach Ernie Chaves said after the game. “Some go well, some don’t go so well, and this one didn’t go so well.”
'Blown away.' Cape Verde prime minister to visit Falmouth museum, recognize center
There will be nothing but "Cape Verdean morbeza" for Cape Verde Prime Minister José Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva when he arrives on Cape Cod Thursday, said Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center Co-Founder Barbara Burgo. "Morbeza in our Cape Verdean culture means warmth and generosity — the kind of camaraderie that you can't explain in words," said Burgo. ...
Falmouth Police investigate head-on crash
FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating a head-on crash around 10:30 AM Tuesday. The collision happened on Scranton Avenue by Salt Sea Lane. Several injuries were reported but none appeared life-threatening. Further details were not immediately available. Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by Provincetown native Tim Caldwell...
This musician cut his teeth playing tuba at Pembroke High. Where he's playing this weekend
There are more than a few performers playing this weekend’s Levitate Music and Arts Festival who can consider it a homecoming, from regional favorites to Boston-area perennials to even Duxbury’s Elovaters, who have been Levitate regulars and a big part of the event’s growth over the years.
July 4th holiday limits your options, but let us help you set your concert schedule
With the Fourth of July falling on Thursday, and the long weekend that follows being one of the prime vacation kickoffs, there is a much smaller list of musical options. But the Levitate Music and Arts Festival will be taking place at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, Friday-through-Sunday, and there are some other choices too. The Spire Center in Plymouth takes a break until July 26, and Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, and The RegattaBar in Harvard Square are both taking the next couple months off.
Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul Walsh Passes Away
Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul F. Walsh, Jr. has passed away. Walsh served 16 years as the county district attorney. He defeated incumbent D.A. Ron Pina in 1990, garnering 61.7 percent of the vote against Pina (38.3 percent), who was still reeling from a lack of progress in the investigation into the New Bedford highway murders, among other issues.
Here are all the food trucks that will be at Levitate Music and Arts Festival
A cornucopia of local food trucks offering a plethora of food options such as barbecue, handmade pizza, baked goods and smoothies will populate a beloved musical on the South Shore this weekend. The 11th annual Levitate Music and Arts Festival will welcome about 60 vendors, including more than 20 food...
State funding to increase paraprofessional positions in New Bedford, Fairhaven schools
As the state and nation continues dealing with a labor shortage, the Healey-Driscoll administration hopes that giving out a total of $15.9 million will help boost various areas of the workforce across the state, according to a press release. While funds coming into some Massachusetts communities will be used to help industries like health care, CDL driving, and restaurants, the portion coming into SouthCoast will be dedicated to putting more people in paraprofessional positions at New Bedford and Fairhaven public schools, as well as helping existing paras become licenced teachers. ...
South Coast Rail construction work ongoing: Here's what to look out for in 60 seconds
Even in a holiday-shortened week, work continues on the final stages of South Coast Rail, with several pieces of the project still needing to be finished. MBTA confirms:South Coast Rail will run on weekends. Here's why it's important and what it'll cost. New Bedford pedestrian bridge work. Where it is:...
Free Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey guided tours Friday at New Bedford State Pier
NEW BEDFOD – The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will return to her homeport at New Bedford State Pier to help celebrate the vibrant Cape Verdean diaspora in the city and throughout the region this week. Cape Verdean Recognition week began on June 30th and celebrates the independence of the island nation. The Schooner Ernestina will be...
Driver seriously injured in Lakeville crash
LAKEVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) — A driver was seriously injured in an early-morning crash in Lakeville. The Lakeville Fire Department said crews responded to Route 140 around 12:16 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a car that went off the road into the woods. First responders found a heavily damaged car...
Humidity arrives for Independence Day
Another nice day is coming up for Wednesday, with ample sun and fairly low humidity. Highs will be about the same too, 80-85. Winds will shift south in the afternoon. A south flow almost always means mugginess isn’t far behind during the summer months, and this time is no exception.
Dwight + Nicole, with Phil daRosa, Rose Guerin, and Isaac Taylor
M.V. Sound presents another electric night of local music on Saturday, July 6, at the Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs. The night will feature headliners Dwight + Nicole, with local Martha’s Vineyard musicians Phil daRosa, Rose Guerin, and Isaac Taylor. Dwight + Nicole, with singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Nicole Nelson...
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Bob Rocha’s love of whales, science spans three decades
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Like a pearl, a life is built layer by layer, with each experience adding to its luster. Over the course of three decades, Bob Rocha, associate curator of science and research at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, has adjusted to the changing demands of his career.
New Bedford Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Announces Opening Date
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford’s newest discount story now has its opening date. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has announced it will open for business on Wednesday, July 31. The store will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The store is located in the Fieldstone Marketplace...
ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in local parks from July 8 through August 7. The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by...
Neena Shell ’26 Named Udall Tribal Public Policy Scholar
Neena Shell ’26 has been awarded a scholarship to study tribal public policy from the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy, and health care fields. Shell, a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow majoring in...
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