UPDATE: Sean and his sister Veronica have been reunited. Thank you to all who helped spread the word! “Me and my family have been desperately looking for my brother. He has been missing since Friday night. Can you please post on your page? Hopefully someone has seen him. We are …
Read More »Massachusetts Officials: “Keep back: Feeding Humpbacks may not see your boat or gear!”
“Recently, humpback whales have been seen feeding close to shore from Maine to Massachusetts. In areas where baitfish are thick, humpback whales will gladly take advantage of the easy meal and may have little regard for what is on the surface, including boats. When feeding, humpback whales can be unpredictable …
Read More »Median home price hits $665,000, new all time high in Massachusetts
The median sale prices of both single-family homes and condos hit new all-time highs in Massachusetts last month, real estate market analysts said as a group of six Beacon Hill lawmakers attempts to produce a compromise housing production-inducing bill by the end of July. There were 4,441 single-family home sales …
Read More »Mayor visits Chief of Assonet Wampanoags, New Bedford native, WWII Veteran
“In our divided times, we can do well by recalling America at its most united. Today I paid a visit to Windsong Blake, a New Bedford native who enlisted in the Navy at 16 just after Pearl Harbor. A longtime chief of the Assonet Wampanoag Tribe and multiple-black belt in …
Read More »Massachusetts woman sentenced for hoax bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital
“BOSTON – A Westfield woman was sentenced on July 18, 2024 in federal court in Boston for calling in a hoax bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital. Catherine Leavy, 37, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to three years’ probation. In September 2024, Leavy pleaded …
Read More »The Friends of Jack Foundation’s short-film, “The Hero In Us”, set to debut September 28
From rising Director and Writer Alex Stulac comes a short-film, “The Hero In Us”, exploring the origins of the Friends of Jack Foundation. The upcoming release will make its world premiere at the Friends of Jack Foundation’s Annual Celebration on September 28 at Arch of the Meadow in Rochester, Massachusetts. …
Read More »2024 New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast Survival Guide (Aug 1-4)
Malasadas, carne de espeto and Madeira wine, oh my! The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival …
Read More »22-Year Old Mother of New Bedford “Baby Doe” Arraigned for Improper Disposal of Body
A 22-year-old New Bedford woman was arraigned in New Bedford District Court on a single charge of Improper Disposal of a Body connected to the male infant found at Fort Taber Park on December 9, 2023. Daniela Michell Escobar-Mejia, who is the mother of the deceased infant, was released on …
Read More »DASH Laundromat Hosts 2nd Annual Free Laundry Day This Sunday In Dartmouth
Dash Laundromat is excited to announce their much-anticipated event of the year: the 2nd Annual Free Laundry Day! On July 28th, from 7 AM to 9 PM, we invite the community to join us at our location on One State Rd., North Dartmouth, for a day of complimentary laundry services. …
Read More »New Bedford artist is creating hand made memories for Southcoast residents
Ray Genereux, a talented collage artist based in New Bedford, MA, creates unique pieces that are perfect for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions. Ray’s artistic journey began with photography, but he soon expanded into creating intricate collages, incorporating his photographs and experimenting with various techniques. Ray’s diverse array of …
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