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The County in Mass. that abuses alcohol the most:
If you're retired, wealthy and enjoy leisure, you might be drinking too much?. Dukes County, Massachusetts (Martha's Vineyard) Dukes County is the second most populous county in Massachusetts, with a population of over 26,000 people. It is the drunkest county in the state, with a high rate of excessive drinking.
Remembering the wreck of New Bedford’s last great whaleship
Contrary to the motto on its municipal seal, New Bedford was no longer the city that lit the world by the 1920s. America’s lamps mostly ran on electricity and kerosene. Whale byproducts still had some commercial uses: The oil served as a base for various face creams and machine lubricants, ambergris was a fixative in perfumes, and salesmen tried promoting whale meat as a cheap dietary alternative.
New Bedford’s AHA! announces its 25th Birthday Bash “Party like its 1999!”
“New Bedford, MA – All are welcome to the most fantastic birthday bash of the year! On Thursday, September 12, 2024, AHA@25 welcomes all ages to the streets of New Bedford to celebrate its 25th anniversary as AHA! celebrates its history and looks to the future of AHA! New Bedford. There will be a few surprises in addition to dancing in the streets, live music, a 90s-costume parade, kids activities, a pub crawl, circus arts, and, of course, birthday cake for the hundreds of participants.
Nearly Every New Bedford Neighborhood Had a Corner Variety Store
Neighborhood markets and corner variety stores, later known as convenience stores, were a staple in most neighborhoods in New Bedford when I was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. Larger supermarkets such as Almacs, A&P and Fernandes were there, but the neighborhood stores existed for our parents to send...
New Bedford roadwork sites for September 1, 2024- September 6, 2024
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 1, 2024- September 6, 2024, and they are as follows:. City offices will be closed on Monday September 2nd, 2024 in observation of Labor Day. Eversource crews will be on these streets to work on Main...
REMINDER: New Bedford votes Tuesday for “closed” State Primary
“REMINDER: The State Primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 3, so enjoy the Labor Day Weekend and hit the polls when you get back. Another reminder: Massachusetts holds so-called “closed primaries” in which voters can only pull ballots for their registered political party. For example, a Democrat can only pull a Democrat ballot in Tuesday’s primary; a Republican can only pull a Republican ballot on Tuesday, and so on.
13 new apartments, 3 new townhouses, 1 new tattoo shop proposed in Fall River
Several proposals are set to be brought in front of the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals in September that would bring more housing and a new business. HYDE DEVELOPMENT LLC c/o Atty. Thomas P. Killoran seeks to divide the subject parcel at 386 High Street into two lots, requesting a Variance to convert the existing office building into nine residential apartments, waiving lot area and lot coverage requirements for lot one.
New Bedford remembers those lost to opioids
NEW BEDFORD — Family members told heart-rending stories of those lost to opioid addiction. Some carried poster-sized photos of loved ones who now reside only in memories. Mayor Jon Mitchell, Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Public Health Director Stephanie Sloan, state Rep. Christopher Hendricks and Rev. David Lima shared words from the steps of City Hall. And City Councilor Shane Burgo sang.
Massachusetts DOT: Installation of lighting improvements to take place on the Braga Bridge in Fall River, Somerset
FALL RIVER/SOMERSET- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that it will be making lighting improvements on I-195 westbound and eastbound on the Braga Bridge. Work will take place nightly, Sunday through Saturday, from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., beginning on Tuesday, September 3. Work will conclude on Saturday, December...
New Owners Take Over Four Steward Hospitals in MA
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday that Lifespan Corporation has filed an asset purchase agreement (APA) to acquire and operate Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton and that Lawrence General Hospital has filed an APA to acquire and operate both campuses of Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Methuen. All four were among the remaining Steward Health hospitals in Massachusetts following the Dallas-based operator’s bankruptcy filing in May.
EEE found in primarily bird-biting mosquito in New Bedford Business Park area
NEW BEDFORD – EEE was found in a primarily bird-biting mosquito in the New Bedford Business Park area Monday, according to health officials. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health notified regional health officials of the Aug. 26 detection of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, according to a press release. It is New Bedford’s first of the summer. ...
A landmark celebration of fishing heritage and community
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has installed a striking new landmark in the heart of the City's Seaport Historic District. Catch the Tradition captures the spirit and enduring legacy of New Bedford, the nation’s most valuable fishing port, and invites visitors to explore the story of commercial fishing, one of the world’s oldest industries, through the Fishing Heritage Center. The public is invited to attend an official unveiling and dedication of the installation on Thursday, September 12 (AHA Night) at 6:00 PM.
Mattapoisett resident walks 27,000th mile
MATTAPOISETT — Brad Hathaway reached his house to conclude his daily walk on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 31. He turned around at the end of his driveway and met a round of applause from the dozens of people who followed him on the walk. This stroll was a...
MMHR to hold Fall Conference Sept. 12-13 in Falmouth
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Fall Conference on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth. The conference will open with the workshop “AI and HR — Friends or Foes?” The presentation, led by Dewand Neely, CIO of MGT Consulting Group, and Joellen Cademartori, CEO and co-owner of GovHR USA, will provide an overview of artificial intelligence and its implications for the field of municipal HR.
OPINION: “Mayor says he wants to save lives of addicted but blocks sober homes in New Bedford?!”
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WATCH: Saturday is Overdose Awareness Day, Local Expert Says Those Suffering are Not Alone
This Saturday is Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth and local officials are highlighting available resources for those in need. Opioid use, and especially deadlier fentanyl, has seen an uptick on Cape Cod in recent years, but Barnstable County Substance Use Prevention Program Manager Angela Rossi says individuals or their loved ones don’t have to handle addictions alone. A remembrance ceremony for those who have died due to substance-related challenges will be held on Saturday at the Village Green in Falmouth.
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District awarded $10,000 grant
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) was awarded a year-long $10,000 grant through the John Clark Trust to aid in the general operation of ERICD. According to ERICD, the funding will be used for various projects, including ongoing construction at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. “ERICD works to help conserve...
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