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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...
Top stories: Vote for Taunton area's best ice cream; find free summer concerts
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. A look ahead at Taunton High School's upcoming football schedule. More of the Gazette's picks for All-Scholastics. This past week,...
Westport Animal Control warning public, pet owners, after three animals test positive for rabies
A local animal control announced Friday that three animals have tested positive for rabies. Westport Animal Control stated that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Division Road. A raccoon also tested positive for rabies on Christopher Circle. A woodchuck tested positive for rabies on Sanford Road. Animal Control urges...
District Attorney identifies Lakeville swimmer who died after being found in pond
(WJAR) — The man who died in an apparent drowning was identified by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office over the weekend. The victim was identified as 68-year-old Todd Page. The Massachusetts Environmental Police Department responded to Long Pond in Lakeville for a missing swimmer call during a...
Emergency crews respond to vacant house fire in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire on Juniper Street yesterday. According to officials, the vacant wood frame house located at 404 Juniper Steet was fully involved in fire, with a neighboring garage exposure on the right side of the structure.
RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge
State transportation officials hit two milestones last week in the continuing saga that is the replacement of the westbound Washington Bridge. They are scheduled to hit another one Monday afternoon when Gov. Dan McKee’s administration will likely get the OK to borrow $140 million to help cover project costs. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation […] The post RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
This Middleboro company gives a veteran a free roof every year. Here's how it could be you
MIDDLEBORO — James DelPrete said watching veterans shed a tear as their roof is finished is one of the many joys of owning a business that gives back to those in need. It was 7 years ago when Middleboro-based Beantown Home Improvements started donating a new roof to a veteran each year. DelPrete, the business owner, called it a "blessing."
Vineyard Wind Faces Increased Risk of Blade Detachment at Massachusetts Offshore Project
Vineyard Wind has reported a heightened risk that the remaining piece of a damaged GE Vernova blade could detach from a turbine at its 804MW offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. A blade failure occurred on Saturday, resulting in debris washing up on the beaches of Nantucket. Most...
AT ANOTHER LEVEL: Meet the 2024 Softball Player of the Year, Super Team and All-Stars
It was a strong spring for SouthCoast baseball teams with four qualifying for the 2024 MIAA state tournament. Apponequet, which captured a share of the South Coast Conference Blue Division title this year, had the deepest tournament run, reaching the Division 3 Final Four while Dartmouth reached the Div. 2 Sweet 16, GNB Voc-Tech...
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Massachusetts Democrat expresses concerns with DNC’s plans to hold roll-call vote ahead of convention
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) plans to hold a virtual roll-call vote to nominate President Biden ahead of the convention next month, arguing the party needs more time to discuss the best solution for the party moving forward. “That roll call should happen at the convention, I’ve been…
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.
Matthew Slater’s official job title with Patriots revealed
Matthew Slater’s new job title on the New England Patriots’ coaching staff has officially been revealed. According to the team’s official website, Slater will be serving as a special assistant to the head coach. Back in June, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked what Slater would be doing on the coaching staff, and he said the former 10-time Pro Bowler would be doing “everything.” “At this level it’s hard to find people who will tell you the truth, and he’ll tell you how it is,” said Mayo, when commenting on Slater, per 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth. Slater still being connected to the team in any form should be considered a win for the Patriots. He’s one of the greatest players in franchise history and a future Hall of Famer. His locker room leadership would have been greatly missed after retirement. Mayo will need all of the help he can get righting the ship for a team that finished 4-13 last season. Slater is one of the coaches close enough to him to be a direct sounding board and ultimately help get the team back on track.
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...
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