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Dozens of Massachusetts Communities Have Banned Polystyrene
Massachusetts is moving away from polystyrene food packaging, and Fairhaven is at the forefront of the movement to rid the plant of single-use plastic products. The Massachusetts Sierra Club says, "As of May 2024, within Massachusetts, 62 cities and towns across 12 counties representing over 1.3 million people (20%) have already banned some form of polystyrene."
New Bedford Military Museum Will Mark 20 Years Honoring Area Veterans
New Bedford's Fort Rodman-Fort Taber Military Museum and Veterans Memorial will celebrate its 20th anniversary in August of this year. The museum, dubbed the "best small museum in America" by former Mayor Scott Lang, has been honoring local veterans, both alive and deceased, since it first opened its doors in 2004.
FEMA begins flood damage assistance in Attleboro, North Attleboro, and Leominster
Disaster assistance teams from FEMA are going door to door in Bristol and Worcester counties this weekend, helping residents apply for disaster assistance following the devastating storms in September 2023.
Explore Local Artistry: 'Impressionist New England' Exhibition at Heritage Museums & Gardens
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Fall River debuts new trolley; superintendent search down to 4 finalists: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. On Monday, May 27, communities locally and across the nation will gather to salute their fallen heroes with Memorial Day events. Here is your guide to events across the SouthCoast. And here is your Fall River-specific guide, with events planned in the city.
Why These Tags Are Showing Up on Trees Throughout New Bedford
Strolling through the West End of New Bedford, my wife and I couldn't help but notice something unusual nailed to the trees lining the sidewalk. Each tree had a tag with a random number, similar to dog tags. Curiosity took over, so I reached out to New Bedford Public Information...
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