Betsey B. Winslow Elementary School was selected as the first winner this year of the Recycling Champions Contest at last week’s School Committee meeting. A total of $8,500 has been awarded over the past three years to New Bedford schools with outstanding recycling programs. Paula Bailey, principal at Winslow leads …
Read More »New Bedford Snow Parking Ban – 21 Jan, 2012
The City of New Bedford has issued a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect in New Bedford as of 2:00 a.m., early on Saturday morning January 21, 2012. The citywide parking ban will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by City officials. The …
Read More »UFC on FX 1 Preview and Results: Guillard vs Miller
UFC on FX 1 MAIN CARD 155#: Melvin Guillard (29-9-2) vs. Jim Miller (20-3) wins by Rear Naked Choke in RD1! 170#: Duane “Bang” Ludwig (22-11) vs. Josh Neer (32-10-1) wins by Front Naked Choke in RD1! 135#: Mike Easton (11-1) vs. Jared Papazian (14-6) wins by Majority Decision! 265#: …
Read More »Hearts and Health in February
If I asked you what the number one cause of death for all women in America is, what would you answer? I’m betting a large number of you answered “breast cancer.” Am I right? October glows pink with ribbons, coffee cups, and (strangely) football gear to raise awareness for breast …
Read More »Java Battle: Mirasol’s Cafe Vs. Zeke’s Coffee
This Sunday at 3pm EST the Baltimore Raven’s will face off against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. The winner moves on to play in the Super Bowl and the loser gets to watch the Super Bowl from the couch. The game also has consequences for two …
Read More »UFC 142 Preview and Results: Aldo Vs. Mendes
In the main event, undefeated “wrestler” Chad Mendes is facing Featherweight champ Jose Aldo ...
Read More »What’s “Best” for Diet and Exercise in 2012?
Funny you should ask. Here’s my 2012 “Best List” of everything that matters: The Best Muscle Building Workout? Brief, infrequent, high-intensity weight-training workouts continue to be the most scientifically supported muscle-building strategy. It’s a hard pill for my muscle-head friends to swallow, but the 30-minute/one-set per-exercise training protocol simply makes …
Read More »Storm Warriors Film Showcases America’s Early Coast Guard
The Dock-u-mentaries film series continues Friday, January 20th at 7pm with STORM WARRIORS: THE STORY OF THE U.S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE. The 55 minute film, tells the dramatic story of shipwrecks and rescues in America’s early Coast Guard, the United States Life Saving Service. According to the Third Wave Films …
Read More »Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration
New Bedford’s 2013 event details: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-martin-luther-king-jr-day/2013/01/15 Mayor Mitchell is pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 …
Read More »J.Kelley Band “Shake You” Music Video Release Party (12 Jan)
After months of planning, hard work, and several casting calls for lead roles and extras, the J.Kelley Band’s “Shake You” music video is finally ready to be released for public viewing at Rose Alley Ale House (94 Front St., New Bedford). The music video was shot in downtown New Bedford …
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