Professor David Blight of Yale University will present a lecture entitled “Living a New Life: Frederick Douglass Finds Freedom and His Voice in New Bedford” at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s theater on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 2:00-4:00 PM. The park is located at 33 William Street, downtown …
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We are seeing an increase in suspected cases of distemper in skunks and raccoons in Town at this time. Properly vaccinating pets and deterring wildlife from close proximity to homes are important precautions all residents should practice to minimize the risk of distemper. Owners are reminded that unattended pets should …
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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will join with Director of New Bedford Emergency Medical Services, Mark McGraw and members of New Bedford Emergency Medical Services (EMS) early next week to unveil the two new ambulances that have modernized the City’s ambulance fleet. Officials will showcase one of the two newest …
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Children’s illustrator and author Eric Sturtevant will visit Betsey B. Winslow School on Tuesday, January 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mr. Sturtevant is a well-known children’s illustrator and author; his latest book is Hippo Hippo’s Cranky Day. He is a Rhode Island native and resident. He will present …
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Welcome to the world of yo-yo weather. This weekend’s weather will be all over “the place,” in terms of temperature and precipitation. We’ll experience a low of 8 degrees and a high of 47 degrees and we’ll range for partly sunny to possible rain. If weatherpersons get the weather this …
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Today at 7:30 the Massachusetts State Police received numerous calls regarding protesters blocking traffic on I-93 Northbound in the area of East Milton Street in Milton. These protesters placed several 55 gallon barrels filled with concrete and other debris across the travel lanes. The protesters then formed a human chain …
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The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens the second half of its 2014-15 season with “Romantic Spells” on February 14 at 7:30pm in the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik will be featured in Brahms’s grand Concerto for Violin in D Major. Mr. Kutik debuted in 2003 with Keith …
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On Thursday, February 5th, Boston’s own Jesse Dee will be in New Bedford MA for a solo performance at The Zeiterion Theatre’s Stage Door Live event. At the Stage Door Live performances, the audience sits right on stage with the performer for an intimate cafe style experience. Jesse Dee’s latest …
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Mayor Jon Mitchell is pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The celebration will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 3:00—5:00PM at the First …
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Chris Herren, a NBA basketball legend from Fall River, came to talk to students, faculty and staff at Bishop Stang High School to share his tale of the descent into addiction, a miraculous recovery, and his new life mission of sharing his story with audiences in hopes of reaching at …
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