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Sofia Soares, a 12-year-old dancer, has been chosen for the 2026 Monsters MORPHE Show Kids Cast, which will perform in Los Angeles, California. She was nominated during the Monsters of Hip Hop Back To 1 Tour and was selected from a group of more than 50 nominated dancers nationwide. Ten …

During the month of June, the 81st Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of John W. Remedis, Jr., otherwise known as “Johnny Angel,” a former U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran, beloved DJ, Downshifter’s Car Club founder and dedicated …

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School proudly celebrates the accomplishments of five student competitors and two National Voting Delegates who represented the school at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 23-27. The annual conference brought together more than 18,000 students, teachers, …

“Congratulations to our incredible New Bedford High School USII students who represented NBHS at the DESE and Generation Citizen Civics Showcase held at UMass Dartmouth on Friday, May 29, 2026! NBHS was proud to be among school districts from across Massachusetts showcasing student-led civics action projects focused on real-world issues …

“While working a detail the other day directing traffic, a gentleman and his wife drove up to me. As they drove up I saw the driver’s side window was open, and I presumed he was going to ask me a question. I was prepared to provide directions, or answer whatever …

New Bedford, MA — Students from across the district came together for a day of inclusion, competition, and fun as New Bedford Public Schools hosted its Unified Champion Sports Day, also known as Special Olympics Secondary, at Andrea McCoy Field. The event featured multiple activity stations and games designed to …

“One of our own, Officer Edgardo Llanos, is taking part in a special fundraiser for the Special Olympics Massachusetts! Below is his message for all: “As many of you know, I’m heavily involved with Special Olympics Massachusetts and will be volunteering in this year’s Cruiser Convoy in the coming weeks. …

In a strong show of environmental stewardship, members of the Great Outdoors Club and Student Advisory Council joined forces to organize a successful summer beach cleanup. More than 30 students turned out on a beautiful day to help protect local shorelines. Under the guidance of faculty advisors Mr. Huston, Mr. …

NEW BEDFORD, MA:  The public is cordially invited to attend the Descendants of Whaling Masters’ 52nd Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the James Arnold Mansion, 427 County Street, New Bedford, MA, from noon to 3 p.m. The event kicks-off with a social hour, followed by a brief …

Danielle McGonagle Cody statement: “On Sunday, May 10th, my family experienced every person’s worst nightmare. While playing golf at the Rochester course, my father went into cardiac arrest. Many of you may have seen the news on social media, but I wanted to share the full story because it is …