MASS DOT will close Exit 12B (Faunce Corner Road) on on I-195 West for four overnight periods beginning on Sunday, July 16, at 9 p.m., so that paving operations may be conducted. All lanes of travel on I-195 will remain open during the temporary ramp closure. Exit 12B (Faunce Corner …
Read More »Dartmouth awarded $5.4 million library construction grant
Today, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded nine communities Provisional Construction Grants through the state-funded Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP). Twenty-four other communities have been placed on a waitlist and will receive grants as funding becomes available. “The Comonwealth’s local public libraries provide individuals of all ages …
Read More »Driver killed after crashing into tractor trailer in breakdown lane on 95
This morning, at approximately 5:25 a.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in Foxboro responded to reports of a crash on Route 95 Northbound, at the 10 mile-marker, near the rest area in Mansfield. Upon arrival, Trooper Samantha Lucas discovered that a 2015 Ford F250 pickup, had struck the rear …
Read More »Visitor and Parking Information for Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Don’t miss July 15th’s New Bedford Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival at Fort Taber from 12 to 5 p.m.! We are expecting plenty of visitors, so we are sharing some helpful information for parking in the area: – All East Beach parking lots will be open. Beach parking is …
Read More »Booth space available for Fairhaven’s 2017 Harvest Fun Day
The Fairhaven Office of Tourism is holding its fifth Harvest Fun Day on Saturday, October 14, 2017, on the lawn of the Visitors Center at the Academy Building, 141 Main Street. A limited number of booth spaces are available for non-profit groups, artists, crafters and Fairhaven businesses that wish to …
Read More »Bristol County District Attorney’s Office Holds Press Conference For Remains Found In Dartmouth
Here’s Bristol County District Attorney’s Office – DA Quinn providing a press conference last night after FBI agents and State Police swarmed a North Dartmouth home where human remains were found.
Read More »Slainte Irish Pub’s inspired lunch menu is a breath of fresh air for New Bedford
Slainte Irish Pub has been a local staple for many years – you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t spent time at the popular downtown destination. The Union Street eatery has been a a haven for locals to unwind, whet their proverbial whistle, and enjoy some great local …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #111: Jennifer Potter
Meet Jennifer Potter, 34-year-old business analyst, mobile app project manager and founder of SouthCoast Mamas & Babies. After giving birth to her and her husband’s daughter, Jennifer had a desire to get to know other mothers. She wanted to have like-minded families around her and thought it would be beneficial …
Read More »The Zeiterion’s “Summer Sizzle” Continues With 3 More Hot Performances!
Escape the summer heat with cool performances at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. From rock legends to folk favorites, this year’s “Summer Sizzle Series” continues with Amos Lee on August 1, and The Magpie Salute on August 8, and Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds on September 29. Tickets can be …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is seeking to fill Library Assistant Position
LIBRARY ASST 1 (TEMP) 15 HOURS PAY: $13.39/hr Assists in the daily operations of the Circulation Desk, monitors the borrowing of materials and performs related public service duties as required. Must be available some nights and Saturdays. Provides courteous public service at the circulation desk by responding promptly to patron …
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