It is common knowledge that the prospect of a direct rail connection between Massachusetts’ South Coast (specifically New Bedford and Fall River), and the metropolitan Boston area has been seen as a pipe dream for the last several decades. In recent years, however, the federal government has finally gotten involved, …
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April is arguably the greatest sports month on the calendar. It begins with the culmination of the NCAA’s March Madness and the hope that springs eternal with Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. The NHL and NBA playoff s get underway shortly thereafter, and tucked in there is golf’s crown jewel, …
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On Friday, at 2:46 P.M. local time, an 8.9-magnitude struck off the coast of northern Japan. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was 231 miles away from the capital city of Tokyo. Aftershocks continue to rock the area, with some up to 7.0-magnitude, which …
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2011 is a very important year for the city of New Bedford. In November we will have a new mayor and likely several new city council members. Mayor Scott Lang will not run for re-election, leaving the mayor’s race wide open. This guarantees there will be new people taking over …
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Why do we still eat at chain restaurants? Does the homogeneous interior put us at ease? Are we comforted by the fact that a dinner in Tampa, FL will look and taste basically the same as it will in Boston, MA? Are we wooed by those colorful commercials with the …
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New Bedford is known as the Whaling City. While New Bedford has the notorious distinction of being the top whale killing port in the 17th and 18th centuries, the city is now a leader in whaling education and promotion. Our public high school athletic teams are known as “Whalers”, we …
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The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, February 18th with Fisherpoets, a film by Jennifer Brett Winston. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront will be screened on the third Friday of each month, beginning at …
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Join us in Downtown New Bedford on February 10th for AHA! Night: Carnevale. What better way to lose your winter blues than with some merriment, shopping, good food, and local art? Give yourself a pre-Valentine’s Day pick-me-up with AHA!’s great programs, new art exhibitions, or a special treat from one …
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On February 24th, from 9-11 P.M., New Bedford Guide and the Candleworks Restaurant (72 N Water St, New Bedford) team up to bring you The Dating Game. Hosted by WBSM’s Phil Paleologos, this will be the perfect event for singles to participate in, and for couples to come watch and …
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We bowed three times. It didn’t feel like enough to me. There was a huge crowd at the Ginger Grill Sunday afternoon. Friends and family of Jay Ghim gathered in one place (actually two places- the crowd spilled over into the Pour Farm Tavern) to honor the man and say …
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