“Honoring the Fallen: Annual Police Memorial Mass Held at Mount Hope Cemetery: Honoring the Fallen took place on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Members of the Boston Police Department and Boston Police Relief Association gathered with friends and family at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan for a Memorial Mass in …
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“Our annual ‘Fire Fighter Memorial Sunday’ is taking place on June 12th. Each year, the New Bedford Fire Department holds this ceremony to honor our members who have passed. Please join us at 8:30 AM at the Firefighter’s Memorial located on the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Lake Street, New …
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The Fairhaven-New Bedford Bridge will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday June 4th. While locals are used to infrequent bridge closures for repair or maintenance, this time it will be for the filming the movie “Finestkind” starring Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones as well as …
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Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport—part of the state’s Stop the Spread program—is offering testing on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Appointments for free COVID-19 tests can be made at beacontesting.com. Airport officials ask that people reach the site via the airport’s side entrance on Downey Street. …
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Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer all CDC-approved vaccine doses and boosters, for adults and youth. Bringing your vaccination card when getting your booster shot is helpful, but not required. Clinics provided by Seven Hills Behavioral Health, unless otherwise marked. NOTE: No clinic will be held at the …
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Several events are planned in New Bedford throughout the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving the United States. Events are returning to traditional in-person formats for the first time since 2019. Memorial services and wreath-layings were broadcast online in 2020 …
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Spinner Publications introduces the second in a four-part series of panel discussions celebrating the life of Captain Paul Cuffe (1759-1817) of Westport. Titled “Captain Paul Cuffe: Entrepreneur,” the event will take place on Saturday, June 11th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street in New Bedford. Paul Cuffe’s career as an entrepreneur begins when as a …
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St. John Neumann parish is pleased to announce our 36th Annual Lakeside Family Festival to be held at St. John Neumann Parish grounds on Rt. 18 ( 157 Middleboro Road) in East Freetown, Massachusetts, on Memorial Day weekend, May 27th–May 30th. Our festival will open on Friday (5/27/2022) at 6 …
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The announcement of the 2nd annual Juneteenth vendor market hosted by Buy Black NB is a cause for celebration for community members of the African Diaspora, believes Justina Perry, Buy Black NB Founder and Director. “We’re hosting a space that welcomes and uplifts local, talented creatives,” states Perry. “Part of …
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When: Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Meet at the Orpheum Theatre parking lot, 1005 S. Water St. New Bedford, MA Volunteers will be cleaning up the Southend Neighborhoods. You can pre-register online. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe …
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