A local homebrew club took home first place in the first annual South Shore Farmers Brew Fest this weekend. Scott Stalter, Jeremiah Katz and Marcos Anello of Ole’ Buzzard Brewing, based out of Acushnet, won the homebrew competition with their India Pale Ale giving them their second first place win …
Read More »Inside the Walls of Ash Street Jail, Past and Present Coexist
New Bedford residents young and old passing by the exterior walls of Ash Street Jail have surely wondered what it looks like on the inside. Though the facility is the oldest operating jail in the United States, many would be surprised to find the number of 21st century features within. …
Read More »OPINION: The Incumbent Party Will Dominate This Year’s Ballot
When you enter your respective polling location on November 8th, it’s likely you will see the names of the same candidates you saw two years ago running for the state legislature. Nearly two-thirds of candidates running for a seat in the Massachusetts Senate or Massachusetts House of Representatives are running …
Read More »New Bedford Whaling Blues Festival returns to Fort Taber with showcase of local and national talent
The Whaling Blues Festival began in 1998 on Pier 3 as a showcase of modern, high-quality music with the city’s iconic waterfront backdrop. It lasted the next eight years and grew to hosting thousands of fans at Fort Taber until its last show in 2006. The return of the New …
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