St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm Street, Dartmouth is hosting a cookout for the LGBTQ Community on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 6:30-8:30PM. This is a community-wide event. Attendees do not need to be members of St. Peter’s. All LGBTQ folks in our local community, their family members, supporters and …
Read More »Alleged New Bedford Fentanyl Dealer/Illegal Gun User Held as a Danger in Superior Court
A 47-year-old New Bedford man, who was arrested earlier this year for selling fentanyl and possessing illegal firearms while on probation for a prior drug distribution conviction, was detained as a dangerous person by Superior Court Judge Thomas McGuire last Friday. Richard Campbell was the subject of a dangerousness hearing …
Read More »Taunton Child Rapist/Abuser Sentenced to Lengthy State Prison Term
A 32-year-old Taunton man who raped and assaulted his young relative on numerous occasions was sentenced to serve 15 to 17 years in state prison after being convicted at trial in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Deosdete Faria was convicted during a …
Read More »Popular Fairhaven Huttleston Marketplace has varied vendors and live music
Looking for locally produced products from the Southcoast area? Trying to support local businesses within the community? Want to enjoy live music while you shop? Searching for something fun for the entire family? Find the answer to these questions at the Huttleston Marketplace, Fairhaven’s very own outdoor bazaar, featured every …
Read More »Fall River Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to State Prison
A 23-year-old Fall River gang member was sentenced to serve four to five years in state prison after being convicted of illegal firearm charges and deemed an Armed Career Criminal by the court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Mahamadou Kante was convicted after a three day …
Read More »“Summer Nights” 2018 summer concert series at the Hazelwood Senior Center, July 11 – August 22
National Park Travelers Club 16th Annual Convention in New Bedford, July 19-21
The National Park Travelers Club (NPTC), a diverse group of over 2,200 National Parks enthusiasts representing almost every state and multiple foreign countries, will hold its 16th annual convention from July 19th through 22nd, 2018, in New Bedford, Mass. The Fairfield Inn New Bedford will serve as the host hotel …
Read More »Targeted ground spraying for mosquitoes planned in New Bedford for Thursday, July 12, 2018
The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …
Read More »OPINION: Litter and issues at East Beach: “We have to do better, we are better than this.”
“This has been an ongoing issue and it is extremely disappointing, to say the least. There has always been a problem with litter in this area, but it has escalated since the start of May. I enjoy our beaches and as such, I want to preserve this environment and wish …
Read More »New Bedford’s Festival Theatre to present American classic, “West Side Story”
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City in the breathtaking musical, WEST SIDE STORY which is being presented by the New Bedford Festival Theatre July 20-29, 2018 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford, MA for 7 performances. With book by Arthur Laurents, music by …
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