Dimmed relaxed lighting with cool blue fluorescence, shiny high top tables, and a large, lit fish tank adorned with liquor bottles greet you as you walk into the bar. Classic blues tunes by such greats as Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Lee Hooker, and BB King fill your ears as you …
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State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes announced that the New Bedford Fire Department has been awarded $11,300 for the FY ’12 Student Awareness of Fire Education or S.A.F.E. Program by the State Department of Fire Services. Chief Gomes said, “Our firefighters enjoy working …
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I was cautiously optimistic about “Red Tails” on my way to see it- the trailers had given me mixed expectations. One featured sweeping music and inspiring speeches, while another featured dozens of explosions backed by “Transformers” style dubstep music. It looked like Peter Jackson and Michael Bay were fighting over …
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Two of the oldest buildings in New Bedford—The Seaman’s Bethel and The Mariner’s Home—are currently undergoing repairs. The leadership at The New Bedford Port Society expect the repairs to be completed sometime in the near future. On Monday morning, workers from A. Walecka and Son Inc. delivered 13 cenotaphs out …
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On Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Jon Mitchell and other city officials will join with Congressman Barney Frank in re-opening the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center at 181 Hillman Street in New Bedford. This will mark the first time the fully renovated recreation facility is open to the …
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The latest CD Reservoir by J. Kelley (available on iTunes and CDBaby) is an eclectic and energetic collection of 14 songs all composed and sung by the local musician, Jason Kelley. It’s like a birthday party on a disc. The festivities begin with a banging rocker, ‘Borrowed Time’, that sets …
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Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that he will host the first of three public meetings to hear directly from parents, teachers and others who are concerned about the state of New Bedford’s public schools. “At a time when our schools are facing serious challenges, a healthy public discussion about their …
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The City of New Bedford and the New Bedford Economic Development Council, today announced plans to host an open house to update the public on the results of the first phase of the Acushnet Avenue International Marketplace project. The Acushnet Avenue International Marketplace project is an initiative to redesign a …
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, men around New Bedford will be squirming to satisfy their lady’s need to be loved on 14 February. There is a good chance that some men will forget Valentine’s Day and suffer the consequence of sleeping on the couch. Most men will make …
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UFC 143 MAIN CARD 170#: Nick Diaz (26-7, 1 NC) vs. Carlos Condit (27-5) wins by Unanimous Decision! 265#: Roy Nelson (16-6) vs. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) wins by Unanimous Decision! 170#: Josh Koscheck (16-5) vs Mike Pierce (13-4) wins by Unanimous Decision! 135#: Renan Pegado (27-1, 1 NC) vs. Scott …
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