New Bedford Guide

This week I was able to sit down with a couple of my fellow students here at Umass Dartmouth and interview them about a documentary they’re making, specifically focusing on the university’s Star Store and in more broad sense its effects on the city of New Bedford. For those unfamiliar …

Finally a weekend without rain! Friday and Saturday could not be more pleasant days conducive to hitting the road and partaking of the many fun, family-oriented activities in the region. It’ll average 70 degrees on these two days and evenings will be cool, especially overnight Saturday. Sunday will change dramatically, …

This week I sat down with my fellow Political Science and English double major student Jacob Miller, and talked with him about a book he’s writing tentatively titled: A Field Guide to Volunteerism and Political Engagement. The book is about getting involved in political advocacy and how in the long …

Owner Kelli Tomlinson’s sheer passion for animals, led her to open Diamond in the RUFF Grooming Spa & Daycare at 111 Middle Rd, Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743. Open Mon – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. We all have our days when the world has beaten us down and we could …

New Bedford’s prominently abolitionist stance played an important role in Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey’s life. “Your wickedness and cruelty committed in this respect on your fellow creatures, are greater than all the stripes you have laid upon my back or theirs. It is an outrage upon the soul, a war …

The old adage “Time flies!” becomes increasingly louder as we get older. What seems like a tired cliche begins to gain momentum and demands attention. Seems like last year I was changing my daughter’s diapers and all of a sudden I am having conversation about world affairs, geography, and DNA …

In terms of temperature, we will have quite the pleasant weekend ahead. The only mar on the weekend is Saturday where it will be a bit breezy and rain. It will also dip to 37 degrees overnight. Otherwise, the weekend will be sunny with a mix of clouds and hover …

Some may be regretful to admit it, but the holiday season is just around the corner. Luckily, New Bedford hosts the perfect event for quelling that inner Grinch and helping you get into the holiday spirit: The Santa Sightings 5K. If you live in or around the city, it’s hard …

As the warmth of the summer sun begins to cool, and the leaves start to change color, people are finally putting away the bathing suits and sun block and breaking out the sweaters and scarves. Well break out those fall boots next because AHA! Night is back once again. For …

Over the last year or so Eric Canto, a 17 year old senior from Westport High, recorded his debut EP “Graphing Planes” in the basement of his Westport home and finally released it back in May of 2014. Most people would think that a basement EP would produce terrible quality …