Members of the Fairhaven Village Militia and the Fairhaven Office of Tourism will live in an authentic period camp the same way it was done more than 230 years ago. Men, women and children dressed in period clothing will reenact life in 1778 and talk about the history of the …
Read More »New Bedford Man to Serve a Decade in Prison for Child Rape
District Attorney Tom Quinn today announced the conviction of a 37-year-old New Bedford man, who had been accused of sexually abusing a young girl during the course of a five year period. Chad Mandeville, of New Bedford, will serve 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty in April to …
Read More »Gomes School to host annual Wellness Night
Location: Gomes School Gymnasium – 286 South Second Street The Alfred J. Gomes School will host its annual Wellness Night on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Gomes School at 286 South Second Street. The event is a free night for …
Read More »South Coast Music Together to Host a Parenting Book Club
It has been said before, parenting is a challenging job! Most parents need support along the way. To support families in our community, South Coast Music Together is hosting a Parenting Book Club, which is being sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, in Dartmouth. The first book participants will read …
Read More »Kid’s self-defense classes are excellent way to get in shape, build confidence and develop social skills
Krav Maga Boston South Coast has quickly established itself as one of the premier martial arts and self-defense centers in the region. The building on Church Street is a clean, inviting facility. It is run by a professional coach in David Eaton who offers world class instruction based on a …
Read More »New Bedford Department of Children and Families and the United Way of Greater New Bedford launch closet food pantry
One in four. That is the number of children who are at risk of hunger in Massachusetts. That child could be your neighbor, student, child’s best friend or even your child. The increase in child hunger is visible throughout the year by local social workers at the Department of Children …
Read More »Cellist Jesus Castro-Balbi to Perform at Dedee Shattuck Gallery on May 8
On Friday, May 8, the public is invited to the Dedee Shattuck Gallery for a free recital by internationally acclaimed cellist Jesus Castro-Balbi. The recital will begin at 5:30pm. Mr. Castro-Balbi will play for approximately 45 minutes. The Gallery is located at 865 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790. Mr. Castro-Balbi …
Read More »The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues with Fishing for Knowledge
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, May 15th at 7:00 PM with Fishing for Knowledge: Cooperative Research for Sustainable Fisheries in New England, a presentation of fisheries science by researchers in the Department of Fisheries Oceanography at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford …
Read More »Mass State Police Announce Norfolk County Sobriety Checkpoint
Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in the Counties named below. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of …
Read More »Bishop Stang Seniors Celebrate Their Accepted Colleges
Bishop Stang High School seniors celebrated their accepted colleges by wearing their accepted college shirts as part of the decision deadline for seniors. Congrats to all our area seniors as they take the next step in their academic journey!
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