New Bedford Guide

While I was born in Plymouth, I moved to New Bedford when I was 4-5 years old. I don’t know that I recall very much about Plymouth. My first memory of life was when I was perhaps 1-2 years old. I have shared my first memory with friends in the …

The weekend outlook, is one that has been “consistent” with the last few weeks: inconsistent. We’ll hit a low of 50, and a high of 77 degrees. The nights will be cool, and the days will be warm, between 70-77 degrees. Saturday and Sunday are the only days that there …

Separating the chaff Generally speaking there are two groupings of folks when the name Hetty Green is uttered. One side – the most common one – can be summed up in the quip “Ah….the Witch of Wall Street.” The other is the “I know the name. Just unsure about who …

By Christopher Daley The Story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti What famous names come to mind when thinking of New Bedford?  Some names that may pop into one’s head immediately are Herman Melville, Frederick Douglass or possibly Hetty Green, the “Witch of Wall Street.”  One man whose name probably …

Five years success in a business is a major milestone. Fifty years of successful business borders on epic and doesn’t happen by accident. That is something that has to be carefully crafted, orchestrated and designed. It has to have a solid business plan, leaders, employees, service and a fantastic product. …

The weekend outlook, is a fair to good one. It is one that shouldn’t stop anyone from getting outside and enjoying the many things going on locally. The nights will be cool, and the days will be warm, between 78-80 degrees. Saturday and Sunday we may get some rain, with …

United Way of Greater New Bedford has been changing lives in our community for the past 60 years. This year is no exception as they kick off their 60th Anniversary Campaign with the annual LIVE UNITED WEEK. From September 9th through September 13th, members of the community are encouraged to …

It’s sad to say, but we can feel summer slipping away as schools reopen and the air cools off. Yet, even as we watch the final weekends of summer dwindle away, there is still much to look forward to for the fall. One fall festivity that has become incredibly successful …

Whether you are in support of medical marijuana or opposed to it, the voters of Massachusetts spoke in November 2012 and decided that patients should have safe access to medicinal cannabis. Since the referendum was passed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has been working on developing laws and …

The weekend outlook, will be relatively cooler than what we’ve been experiencing. Friday will start out partly cloudy, with only a 20% chance of rain, but be 83 degrees. Saturday and Sunday will both be slightly cooler with no rain. Great weekend for planning activities! As always, click on the …