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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.
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’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...
Steward has "definitive agreements" to sell 3 hospitals in Mass.
BOSTON - Steward Health Care said Thursday it has "definitive agreements" to sell three of its hospitals in Massachusetts, as Gov. Maura Healey says the state is closer to being rid of the bankrupt company "once and for all."Rhode Island-based Lifespan has filed an asset purchase agreement to buy Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton. Lawrence General Hospital is set to buy the Holy Family hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. "As Steward continues to progress through the ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings, we are thrilled to have identified such qualified acquirers for hospitals in the Commonwealth...
Invasive spotted lanternfly infestation reported in Seekonk
SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — The spotted lanternfly has once again been detected in Massachusetts, this time in Seekonk. The invasive insects are notorious for swarming during the late summer and fall. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) confirmed the infestation after several Seekonk residents reported seeing the bugs. This marks the third year since […]
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 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.
Middletown to Honor Local Good Samaritan for Keeping Streets Clean for Nearly Two Decades
The Town of Middletown is set to honor one of its most dedicated citizens, 83-year-old Ronald Kobayashi, at the upcoming Town Council meeting. Kobayashi, a longtime resident who bought his home off Oliphant Lane back in 1973, has been a fixture in the community for over 50 years. Together with his late wife, Joan, he raised three daughters in that home, where he still resides today.
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.
Gov. Dan McKee to sign housing bills into law
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee will sign a series of housing bills into law today, aimed at tackling the housing crisis. Joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Mayor Frank Picozzi, and Interim Housing Secretary Dan Connor, the package of 14 bills includes changes to zoning laws and wetlands regulations to spur more home construction.
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...
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.
Middletown Zoning Awaiting Reviews for Prescott Project
The Middletown Zoning Board of Review is awaiting pending reviews by other boards before deciding on the petition of Prescott Point Investor for a special use permit to construct a 20- unit, multifamily dwelling, with a 2,500-square-foot clubhouse, at 0 West Main Road that has been on the agenda for more than one year.
Energy Siting Board OKs Location of LNG Equipment in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — More than five years after a frozen valve left thousands of Aquidneck Island residents without natural gas to heat their homes in the depths of winter, state utility regulators approved Rhode Island Energy’s plan to temporarily bolster gas supplies on the three-municipality island. Last week...
Taunton Bringing New Life Downtown With Performing Arts Center
TAUNTON (WBSM) — The theater scene is coming alive in Taunton as Mayor Shaunna O'Connell has announced that a newly-formed performing arts center will soon be downtown. Located at 21 Main Street, the Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a new addition to the city, hoping to give residents more opportunities to engage in performing arts.
Annual Newport Event Showcases High Noon RTDs
The Surf Club in Newport hosted a party and cornhole tournament on July 18 sponsored by High Noon Sun Sips Hard Seltzer and High Noon Tequila Seltzer in collaboration with Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island. Guests competed in friendly games of cornhole on the dock of the venue’s surf shack overlooking the ocean while enjoying sips of the brand’s offerings in a variety of flavors, earning High Noon-branded merchandise. High Noon Sun Sips hard seltzers are made with sparkling water, premium vodka, real fruit juices and natural flavors, available in both a 355-ml slim can and 700-ml size. Each flavor offers a crisp and refreshing low-calorie, low-carb, low-sugar drink at 100 calories, with no added sugar. Available in Pineapple, Black Cherry, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Watermelon, Lime, Peach and Mango flavors, each are gluten-free. High Noon Tequila Seltzer is made with real Blanco tequila, real fruit juice, sparkling water and natural flavors, each 4.5% ABV and 100 calories. Available in Strawberry, Lime, Grapefruit and Passionfruit flavors, it is sold in 355-ml 8-can variety packs. All High Noon RTDs are distributed in the state by Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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