“I loved your article about addiction. The stigma saddens me. I’m a recovering addict and I know what it’s like to be bound by the grips of addiction and using drugs against my own will. It’s safe to say that some people will never understand and I’m grateful for that. …
Read More »New Bedford Seafood Manager Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
A New Bedford seafood manager pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to failing to report $75,000 in earnings on his tax returns. Orlando Cardoso, 44, of New Bedford, pleaded guilty to two counts of filing a false income tax return. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patti B. Saris …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters’ Union 19th Annual Toy Drive
For the 19th consecutive year, United Way of Greater New Bedford and the New Bedford Firefighters’ Union are asking you to donate new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to help bring Christmas joy to all children in our community. Donations are needed by December 12th in order for the collection …
Read More »MariMed Purchases New Bedford Building for Cannabis Cultivation
MariMed Inc., today announced the purchase of a 137,500 sq. ft. industrial building on 17 acres at 167 John Vertente Blvd., in the New Bedford, Mass., industrial park for a purchase price of $6,895,000. MariMed will develop approximately 70,000 sq. ft. into a full service state of the art medical …
Read More »Facebook unpublishes Turtleboy Sports Facebook page with 112,000 followers
Today, Facebook unpublished controversial, yet popular Turtleboy Sports page. They wrote a blog about it here. According to Turtleboy Sports, Facebook unpublished their page for bullying. What are you thoughts?
Read More »New Bedford police interrupt Fentanyl delivery service; seize Fentanyl, heroin, pills and $1,864
New Bedford Police Narcotics Division took fentanyl, heroin, pills and $1,864 off the street Monday as part of an investigation into a fentanyl delivery service out of 161 Fillmore St. Police observed the target of their search warrant, Roberto Lugo-Gallardo, 37, of 59 Hill St. Apt. 2, New Bedford, and …
Read More »The Atwood House & Museum in Chatham, Massachusetts
Here’s a look at the The Murals of Alice Stallknecht in the mural barn at the Atwood House & Museum / Chatham Historical Society. “Perhaps one of the most interesting displays at the museum are these murals that provide a picture of a small town in the 1930’s and ’40’s. …
Read More »Green Means Go: 5 Things That Must Happen Before Massachusetts Recreational Weed Sales Begin
Nearly a year ago, Massachusetts voters chose to make recreational cannabis legal statewide. In December of 2016, Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation that extended the start date of recreational weed sales to July of 2018. And just over a month ago, the Cannabis Control Commission was appointed by Governor Baker, …
Read More »Spreading Hope and Building Community Through Christmas Caroling
On December 15, 2017 at 6:30PM, MIMO organizes annual Christmas caroling and donations to support women. The group will meet at the southeast corner (Rockdale Ave. and Hawthorn St.) of Buttonwood Park. Lyrics, candles, and cookies will be provided. Donations for the Women’s Center are not required, but encouraged. All …
Read More »New Bedford High School Drama Club presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with a Contemporary Twist
New Bedford High School Drama Club proudly presents its production of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” with performances on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m., Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Boulevard. This classic play, arguably Shakespeare’s …
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