History

by Edward Camara Before all the residents of New Bedford go nuts and buy all the tissues in town, let’s understand a few things about the departure of the Paul Revere sign that went up in the early 1990’s at a point where Route 195E changes from 3 to 2 …

New Year’s Eve is a celebration that most Americans participate in, yet very few understand the reasons why beyond ushering in a new year and a fresh start. When did this holiday come about? What were the first celebrations like? Is this a distinctly American or Western holiday? Do they …

It’s hard to visit a news site lately and not come across the topic of the electoral process – a topic that was barely a blip prior to November 8th. By November 9th, it became the talk of nation and as of this writing, December 15th, it is still being ruminated …

Ah, Thanksgiving. The time of year where family and friends re-unite to enjoy each other’s company, reconnect, and enjoy some delicious home-cooking. It also means the outbreak of dry, boring, and bland articles on the history of the holiday. Typically these articles cover the same old ground, try to creatively …

Recently, the Wampanoag Indians have been in the headlines because of casino projects in Massachusetts. This has drummed up some interest in these First Peoples – who are they? How many are left and living in the state? Where do they live? Do they have their own towns or are …

by Carissa Wills-DeMello Destruction Brook woods; an ancient glacially carved landscape covered by nearly 80 miles of trails, weaving through magical hardwood forests, swampy wetlands, serene vernal pools, and historic agricultural fields. It’s a place where local history and the timelessness of nature converge. One could wander through this reserve …

In a previous “Who Remembers…?” we discussed Burger Chef. A number of people had mentioned another burger joint Howdy Beef n’ Burger. Having grown right here and not recalling Howdy Beef n’ Burger, I knew it was before my time. There are a LOT of “Who Remembers…?” that I would …

The city once had a fair number of breweries and distributors. (Spinner Publication)Yum. Beer. I can’t recall a time where there have been more breweries, microbreweries, or varieties. There is even, for the first time in history, such a thing as a beer snob. We’ve all run into that guy …