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New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest Returns October 12
What's your favorite clam chowder or soup? You'll have a chance to compare and contrast on Saturday, October 12 at the 19th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Pier 3 on the city's waterfront. One SouthCoast Chamber puts on Chowderfest every...
Mass. Gov. Healey announces $350M for Cape Cod bridges rebuild
The Healey administration has said it’s secured $350 million in federal assistance to rebuild one of the two bridges leading to Cape Cod. In a Friday statement, the Democratic governor’s office said it signed a “memorandum of agreement” with the U.S. Department of the Army and the Federal Highway Administration to rebuild the Sagamore Bridge.
Op-Ed: Subsidizing the rich in Cape Cod’s broadband push
One of the biggest government broadband consultants is pushing for more fiber broadband infrastructure in Cape Cod, one of the richest communities in Massachusetts. CTC Technologies and Energy and Rural Innovations Solutions, Inc. worked with the Cape Cod Commission to release the Regional Broadband Needs Assessment and Summary in September. The assessment says that a lack of competition in Barnstable County has led to the highest prices in Massachusetts for local broadband subscribers, with more than half of Cape Cod residents paying more than $100...
Trunk or Treat volunteers and cosplayers: Help New Bedford police share Halloween fun
NEW BEDFORD — For those who remember past eras, the streets of many New Bedford neighborhoods may look strikingly empty on Halloween compared to the trick-or-treat-filled evenings of old. While there are some exceptions, the area around the city's South Public Safety Center on Brock Avenue doesn't tend to be one of them. "A lot of these kids who live in this neighborhood, they probably will not come out on Halloween night," New Bedford Police Deputy Scott...
A first look into the Zeiterion's reno, waterfront development proposal: Top stories
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. The New Bedford City Council vote may remove stumbling block to offshore wind jobs at New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal. The current zoning regulations won't allow for new warehouses to be built on the 27-acre property. The City Council took a giant step toward removing that stumbling block with an 8-3 vote Thursday, Sept. 26, to amend city zoning...
Immigrant Voices Exhibit Coming to New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has a new look and a host of events coming up in October and November, including interesting films, live music and a new exhibit entitled "Casting a Wider Net." We talked this week with Joe Ritter, the FHC's Director of Programs, about the upcoming...
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