Interesting People

“Please join us to thank Reese Williams! He recently celebrated his birthday and told everyone that attended to bring either money or supplies for our shelter. Not only did he bring us several bags of food he also donated $160!!! I told him that our community would make him famous …

“In recognition of National Police Women’s Day, we are so proud to post this photo which depicts some great history. From Left to right: Officer Sandy Grace, and Detective Barbara Lipsett, were among the first female police officers in our department and the first female school resource officers. Officer Grace …

During the month of September, the 37th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Thomas “Frank” McCoy, a WWII veteran who served in the Third Armored Division of the United States Army, participating in the infamous the Battle of the …

Please join the staff, volunteers, and community partners of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in celebrating and recognizing Judy Roderiques for 24 years of dedication and volunteer service. A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored yesterday at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks …

Southcoast Health announced today that the not-for-profit community health system has named Christian S. Pope, DO, FACOG Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology. A long-standing medical staff member at St. Luke’s Hospital, Dr. Pope specializes in providing high-quality women’s health care with clinical interests in medical complications of pregnancy, along with …

During the month of August, the 36th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Dr. Herbert R. Waters, a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps who passed away last year on August 4, 2021 at the age of 90. Waters …

During the month of July, the 35th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of PFC David E. Allain, a combat veteran from New Bedford who served in the United States Air Corps, participating in 11 combat missions during WWII. David …

“So today from 1:30pm to 4:00pm I took my granddaughters to Harrington Park on Court St. New Bedford. Amariannah has been bullied there a few times by children but because she is autistic it’s hard for her to understand what these children are doing or saying. This is her favorite …

Lois Wilding, RN, will cap off a nursing career of more than 50 years when she retires from Southcoast Health this weekend. Known throughout the not-for-profit community health system for her classic headwear – a nursing cap earned when she graduated from Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing in 1972 – …

Meet Manny Hernandez, the 29-year-old executive chef, and part-owner of Barrels & Boards in Raynham, MA. Manny was born in Puerto Rico and grew up as a child there until the age of eleven. His mother unfortunately had come down with a health condition and her best outlook had her …