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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.
Pet of the Week: Chip the shy Schnoodle loves squeaky toys and snuggling
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is Chip, a male Schnoodle who is about 8 years old. Chip is a sweet boy, who will need a quiet home with no small children or other pets. He is nervous at first with new people, and needs time to feel...
New Bedford Announces Headliners for the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
As the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford approaches, excitement is building for the stellar entertainment lineup. This year's feast, August 1-4, promises an array of musical performances catering to diverse tastes. Here are the headliners scheduled to grace Stage 1 each night from 10 to 11:30...
Bally's sold its Tiverton casino. Now, it wants more subsidies from the state.
PROVIDENCE – After selling – and then leasing back – one of the two state casinos Bally's runs for the Rhode Island Lottery, the company is now asking for more concessions from state lawmakers. Still unanswered are questions about Bally's financial health following the recent downgrade of Bally's credit rating by Moody's...
New Bedford area offers fun food outings Memorial Day weekend: NB Eats
From a Taylor Swift brunch to a release of a new ale at Buzzards Bay Brewing, with Memorial Day ahead there's plenty to do in New Bedford beyond its historic Memorial Day Parade and events. Looking for fun to do with and without the kids, there's plenty of fun at...
Christopher's cafe owners bringing arts and music to Fall River's South Main Street
FALL RIVER — For a little more than a year, the owners of Christopher’s on South Main Street have been feeding customers with their from-scratch fare, now they hope to feed the hearts and souls of the neighborhood, particularly the children — with music. On June 1,...
New Bedford's Mirasol's set to reopen this weekend. Here's what's going on in Fairhaven.
DARTMOUTH — With the reopening of Mirasol's Cafe at Pier 3 set for Memorial Day weekend at Pier 3, the counter-order Latin American coffee spot is gearing up to open another location in Fairhaven in August. "I think overall, it's gone really well in New Bedford," said Luis Raposo, managing partner of Mirasol's Cafe. "We figured out what the ideal time frame for us there is, from Memorial Day through a little after Labor Day. That's when...
Day of Portugal to be celebrated in New Bedford June 6-9. Here’s what to expect
NEW BEDFORD – The Day of Portugal celebration in New Bedford will run from June 6 to 9 and blend traditional food, dance, music, regional crafts, and other festivities. “I am very proud we are celebrating our 27th year. I am hoping for good weather, a good turn out and things to run smoothly,” said Dulce Matos, who is serving her seventh consecutive year as president of the New Bedford Day of Portugal Committee. ...
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