by Emily Neal It has been a long, cold winter, and I have been really looking forward to getting back outside. As a dog owner, mom, and nature enthusiast, I am always searching for new places in the SouthCoast area to get out and go for a walk. Recently I …

by Emily Neal A familiar weed has recently made its first appearance in my yard: the dandelion. Although they can be a nuisance, dandelions aren’t all bad- they are edible and may have medicinal value as well. Dandelions are highly nutritious, delicious, and easy to find. Eating dandelion salad in …

The Community Service Agency (CSA) program at Child & Family Services is recruiting males and females in the transition age youth population (ages 14 to 24) to their new Youth Advisory Group (YAG). YAG will have its first meeting on April 27 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Child …

The story of New Bedford’s fishing community is being shared through the efforts of a newly established non-profit organization, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. (FHC). A monthly film series, a 12-week school residency, a 2-week summer camp, and two temporary exhibits are already underway. The Center will also …

A 19 year old New Bedford man has been sentenced to 3 ½ to 6 years in state prison on an armed robbery. An investigation by Det. Carlos Taveira showed that the suspect entered the Costa’s Cash Express at 211 Union St. on June 5, 2014 and robbed the business …

The good news about the weather this weekend is that we will crack 60 degrees for the first time this year. Indeed, we will reach a balmy, sweltering 66 degrees on Saturday! The bad news is that Friday we will experience rain. Friday will have morning rain followed by a …

Moms, dads and caregivers might wonder where to find free, engaging activities for their young children. The answer may be found at your local national park: Whales, Tales and Sails, a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning beginning at 10:00 AM through June 26. The weekly event features professional …

Outdoor fitness is alive again at Cushman Park, Fairhaven, Massachusetts this summer! The South Coast community can keep fit and stay healthy with free exercise classes taught by two of the top fitness instructors in the area. Twenty free classes in all —Yoga in the Park with Kripalu Certified Yoga …

The deceased victim in last Wednesday’s crash is identified as Timothy S. Melcher 2d, 24, of Cotuit. The surviving victim, a 20-year-old Wareham man, remains hospitalized at Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Also under investigation is which of the men, both of …

At 7:37 p.m., troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Bourne responded to calls for a vehicle rolled over on Route 25 eastbound in Wareham. The preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of a 2008 GMC Savanah van lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over in the …