“Members of the State Police Mounted Unit were present at the Franklin Fire Department Open House and the Topsfield Fair. Pictured here is Trooper Joe Ciampa on Mount Ben and Trooper Ed MacDonald on Mount Scotty in Franklin and Trooper Mike Crowley on Mount Captain and Trooper Mike Capotosto on …
Read More »New Bedford Police to host 2021 “National Night Out”
The New Bedford Police Department will be hosting 2021’s National Night Out event on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all residents are welcome to attend. The National Night Out event will be at the New Bedford High School at 230 Hathaway Boulevard. Food, prizes, and community resources will …
Read More »New Bedford Festival Theatre kicks off historic 32nd Season
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall will welcome Southern New England audiences back for their 32nd Season with Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years directed by Diane DiCroce (Les Miserables on Broadway). The Last Five Years will run for two performances at the Zeiterion Performing Arts …
Read More »What is Oktoberfest?
By D. Aguiar The original Oktoberfest is an annual Bavarian festival that takes place annually in Munich Germany. The tradition dates back to 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, later King Ludwig, to Princess Therese. What a party right? A beer fest in …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department to celebrate National Night Out and Fire Safety Prevention Week
“Our city’s fire department never disappoints, especially when it comes to the kids! They will have a strong presence at next week’s National Night Out event. Help them celebrate “Fire Prevention Week” (October 3-9) by stopping in to say hello, checking out their equipment, meeting everyone’s favorite mascot, “Sparky”, and …
Read More »Lifestream Inc. to Host in-person Job Fair on Wednesday Oct. 6th in New Bedford
Lifestream,Inc. to host in person job fair in New Bedford on October 6th. Stop by 213 Beacon St. from 10am to 3pm. Up to a $1000 signing bonus and $750 referral bonus to existing employees, help spread the word. For more information, current employment opportunities, or to obtain an application, …
Read More »Upcoming vaccination clinics scheduled for New Bedford
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Wednesday, September 15: • Ashley Park (Rivet St. & Bolton St.) – 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pfizer and J&J • Loretta Bourque Park (Ruth St. & Ashley St.) …
Read More »Seven things you need to know about this year’s New Bedford Oktoberfest
By Deborah Aguiar, member of SCBA 1. Number one: It’s happening and we couldn’t be more excited. After having to skip a year due to the pandemic, there is much anticipation for the fifteenth Oktoberfest. Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready. 2. Same time, same place: The event is being …
Read More »City of New Bedford to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday
This Saturday, September 11 will mark 20 years since the four coordinated extremist attacks orchestrated by the radical Islam group, Al-Qaeda. The deadliest terrorist attack in world history cost the lives of 2,996 people and the injury of more than 6,000, the vast majority of whom were civilians; 2,606 in …
Read More »Empire Ford’s 3rd Annual Mustang & All-Ford Car Show Scheduled for Sep. 25th
Empire Ford of New Bedford invites you to attend their 3rd annual Mustang and All-Ford Car Show on Saturday, September 25th from 9am-3pm, along with co-sponsors Mustangs of Massachusetts and the Downshifter’s Car Club of New England. This year’s show will be held at UMASS DARTMOUTH in Lot #15. Due …
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