Announcements

by Jennifer Hollie Bowles In January of 2013, my husband and I moved from Knoxville, TN to Taunton, MA for employment reasons. Roughly one year later, we moved into our first home on Shawmut Avenue in New Bedford. I had lived most of my life in Knoxville area, attending college, …

by Jennifer Hollie Bowles The Moon in Astrology is connected to the powerful feminine qualities of change. Unlike the Sun, which resides in a particular sign for about a month, the Moon travels quickly from one sign to the next. The Moon is intimately involved with water and the ebb …

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We’re in March this weekend!! That means Spring is right around the corner. That means less and less snow, right? Right, guys? Why is there an echo?! Last weekend was nice, with mild temperatures. This weekend tanked a bit, in that department. We’ll only go above freezing on Saturday with …

Mercy Meals and More will be a temporary emergency shelter for the next three days (Wednesday, February 26th to Friday, February 28th) so people can come out of the cold. Mercy Meals and More is located at 634 Purchase Street in downtown New Bedford. They are in need of sponsors …

On Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 pm, “Healing little Hearts” will hold its annual black-tie gala and auction fundraiser at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The event is sponsored by Baby Blanket Suncare Products and raises approximately $100,000 per year for pediatric heart research at Boston Children’s Hospital. There are …

Here’s the news you don’t get in mainstream media. Remember, you heard it here first. In conjunction with and protest of the 100th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a group called Vegetables Are Food! will hold its 1st Annual Madeira Fast this coming August. In an online, low carbon footprint …

The Working Waterfront Festival is pleased to announce a design contest. Artists 16 years and older are invited to submit a creative design for the 2014 Festival. Designs will be used for the Festival t-shirt, poster and program guide. Designs should convey festival’s emphasis on the commercial fishing industry, the …

Harley has a tumor on his spine and is scheduled for surgery this Friday, February 28th, 2014. Over the last year his owner saved $450 to pay for the surgery, but had the money stolen. Want to help? Donations can be made by calling Anchor Animal Hospital (750 State Rd, …

Mercy Meals and More received ” the call” and the temporary emergency shelter will be open Wednesday, February 6th and Thursday, February 27th so people can come out of the cold. Mercy Meals and More is located at 634 Purchase Street in downtown New Bedford. They are in need of …