Last week with the permission of owner Jackie Webb, we teased a couple of photos of the signage being installed at the The Donut Factory’s new location in North Dartmouth. Today, we can report that the timeline to open of the new location (246 State Rd.) is tentatively schedule for late September.

“This new location will be an express, and carry 90% of the product we feature at our Fairhaven location (7 Howland Rd) and will be open 7 days a week, 6am to 6pm. We’ve been looking to expand into Dartmouth for some time and this location offered high visibility and a consistent flow of traffic” says Jackie.

You’ll be able to get all of their gourmet donuts,Nitro Cold Brew, coffee rolls and classic treats as well as their enormous, jam packed linguica rolls! Their daily promos like Monday’s buy 3 get one free rolls, 99 Cent giant glazed donut Wedenesday deals will also be honored at both locations.

With this expansion there is also the need for additional staff, so if you’re interested in joining a growing business stop by the Fairhaven location and set up an interview. They are hiring for full and part time positions.

You can follow the Donut Factory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealdonutfactory
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdonutfactory/

? PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year, beginning in September. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning!

?? Head Start provides a FREE family-centered school readiness program for children ages 3-5 from income-eligible families residing in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Our individualized early education curriculum prepares children for kindergarten and nurtures growth across various learning domains.

? Our comprehensive approach to learning includes creative education, comprehensive health services, parent education, meaningful family engagement, and support services. We offer both part-day and full-day preschool options, where children are encouraged to explore, socialize, problem-solve, and gain self-confidence under the guidance of qualified early childhood professionals.

?️ Rest assured, all children enrolled at PACE Head Start receive nutritious meals and snacks. ? Free bussing services are available to and from school, ensuring convenience for families. We strive to make our program accessible to all families, with childcare vouchers accepted for full-day services.

? We are committed to providing an inclusive environment, reserving ten percent of enrollment opportunities for children with special needs. Every child deserves a nurturing and supportive education!

? For more information and to secure your child’s spot, call today: (508) 999-1286 or (508) 984-3557. You can also learn more at https://paceinfo.org/programs/head-start/. Give your child the gift of education and a bright future with PACE Head Start!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa, presented by Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento Inc!

Get ready for an unforgettable day of craft beer and mouthwatering food trucks in MA and RI. This year’s event promises to be the best one yet, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out!

Date: September 9th
Time: 1 – 7pm
Location: Feast Grounds

Live entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the day, as you indulge in a variety of exceptional craft beers and delicious food options. Support Club Madeirense’s scholarship foundation, as well as their initiatives to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for the needy, with your ticket purchase.

General Admission tickets are available for just $10 per person, but hurry, as tickets are limited! Purchase your tickets online in advance to secure your spot. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for $15 per person.

Immerse yourself in the world of craft beer with a fantastic lineup of breweries, including Buzzards Bay Brewing Company, Mayflower Brewing Company, Berkley Beer Company, Black Hat Brew Works, Creu Brew Brewery, and many more! Enjoy full pours (14 ounces) for $7 or opt for half pours (8 ounces) for $4. Please note that this is a 21 and older event, and no children will be allowed.

Indulge your taste buds with delectable treats from a range of food trucks such as South County BBQ LLC, Wicked Flavah, Chessy Chicks LLC, Bem Bom Food Truck, and Mom on the Go, among others. Food vendors accept cash, debit, and credit cards for your convenience.

Rain or shine, the Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa will go on! Please plan accordingly, as no refunds will be provided.
For the comfort and safety of all attendees, we kindly request no backpacks, coolers, large bags, or outside food or drink. Dogs and animals are not allowed at the event, except for service dogs.

Additional beer and wine purchases will be available, so you can explore even more flavors and pairings throughout the day.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to indulge in the finest craft beer and delectable food truck delights. Purchase your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa!

Purchase Your Tickets Now!! Click Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-beer-and-food-truck-festa-tickets-626484400707

Hungry Pot, the “all you can eat” buffet is having the grand opening of their restaurant this weekend.

Fall River Reporter photo.

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“Hungry Pot” which is an all you can eat Korean BBQ & Hot Pot will be coming soon to Dartmouth! It will be located at 466 State Rd which is the building that “Azuma Asian Bistro” was located in.

There are currently 2 other locations, one in Manchester, Connecticut, while the other being located in Danbury, Connecticut. The restaurant is quickly growing adding this Dartmouth location along with new restaurants in Westport, Connecticut and Wethersfield, Connecticut.

There is no official opening date set at the moment but we will keep you updated as soon as a date is made! The Connecticut locations have 5 star reviews on Google and the
menu looks delicious!

All photos by Korean Hungry Pot:

Hungry Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester, CT
Phone: (860) 730-4750

Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088579309088
Website: hungrypotusa.com/index.html

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Each week we will spotlight a new animal from the Lighthouse Animal Shelter in New Bedford. This is made possible by NEW LEAF of Fall River. You can visit them at: https://www.newleafcanna.com

Kita is a spunky, energetic girl with a pure zest for life. She is up for any adventure. If you’re looking for a hiking partner, Kita is ready! Her favorite activities outdoors are chasing after toys, playing with her canine pals, and showing affection toward the humans!

Kita is a confident, outgoing girl who has never met a stranger. She is excited to be meet anyone new and may greet you with a big hug (or several hugs). Being an excitable, young pup, she’ll need to work on her manners.

Although Kita is quite the pogo stick when out in the yard with a dog friend, if you spend one-on-one time with her, she is receptive to manners training. She is ready to make her humans happy!

She is around 1 year old and is about 35-40 lb. now but she is underweight so she will weigh more.

Adopt: www.lighthouseanimalshelter.org/adopt
Foster: www.lighthouseanimalshelter.org/foster
Volunteer: www.lighthouseanimalshelter.org/volunteer

Thank you again to NEW LEAF of Fall River to help find deserving animals new homes! NEW LEAF is located at 2629 South Main Street in Fall River and open 7 days a week.

Museum Café located in the cobblestone courtyard just south of the Museum of Madeiran Heritage is a gem that you most definitely will want to check out! This beautiful section of the museum grounds was finished a few years ago and reflects many of the patterned mosaic stone streets and walkways of the cities and towns in Madeira.

They will be open with FREE admission during the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament photo.

You can enjoy wine, cool drinks, espresso, cappuccino, as well as tasty Portuguese pastries. Quiet Madeiran and other music create a calming atmosphere where conversation is easy at comfortable bistro style tables. Renowned local fado singers are regular guests at the café singing the soulful Portuguese music.

Here are some of the musicians that will be performing:

Ulta Beauty will be occupying over 7,500 square feet of the Dartmouth Mall in the near future! Construction has officially begun for the beauty store which will be directly adjacent to Aldi supermarket.

Ulta Beauty is a popular chain of beauty stores in the United States, they offer a wide range of beauty products, cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and fragrances. There currently is an Ulta kiosk inside the Target in Dartmouth, while the nearest Ulta storefront is located in the Southcoast Marketplace.

There has been no word on an official grand opening date, but we will most definitely update you when we get word!

Ulta Beauty Facebook photo.

We have seen a lot of activity lately in the Dartmouth Mall with several stores closing and new stores popping up. Notably in recent weeks we have seen Forever 21 announce they will be opening a store in the mall, while Santander Bank and Davids Bridal have announced they are closing.

Ulta Beauty will most definitely be a popular addition to the mall, which hopefully will lead to even more popular store calling the Dartmouth Mall home.

Ulta Beauty Facebook photo.

Everyone has come to love New Bedford for its fresh seafood, authentic Portuguese cuisine, and…coffee?

The local coffee scene specifically in the downtown area of New Bedford is turning into something special. From a European cafe on cobblestone streets to a small batch roastery on the waterfront, there is a uniqueness to the New Bedford coffee scene that is hard to match.

Many would say the downtown and waterfront areas of New Bedford are experiencing a renaissance. Between the South Coast Rail, Vineyard Wind, Cisco Brewery, Killburn Mills, and now luxury apartments. I believe there is no doubt that more amazing local coffee shops will be popping up with the growth we are seeing in New Bedford.

But until then I present to you the 5 best local coffee shops in New Bedford as of 2023!

5. Cafe Arpeggio

Established in 2004 and located in the heart of downtown New Bedford at the intersection of William and Purchase street, Cafe Arpeggio is a staple in the city and should make everyone’s list. They offer micro roasted coffee, liege style waffles, smoothies, smoothie bowls, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries!

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4. Green Bean

Located at 740 Purchase Street in Downtown New Bedford, the Green Bean has high ceilings, large windows, a minimalist aesthetic, and great coffee! They are vegan friendly and offer coffee, smoothies, fresh juice, breakfast & lunch sandwiches. This is a great spot to sit down and get some work done on your laptop!

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3. Tia Marias

Tia Marias is a European cafe nestled in the heart of the National Historical Whaling Park along the cobblestone streets of New Bedford. Some might get angry that I rank them so highly because they are really a full service restaurant rather than a “coffee shop”, but you can walk in and order coffee & pastries at the counter therefore they are a coffee shop in my eyes! They also just finished a major expansion which features a cozy bistro bar and fireplace.

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2. Groundfloor Coffee

Groundfloor Coffee is a small batch roastery located at 61 Merrill’s Wharf on the waterfront. Putting them at #2 could ruffle some feathers because they have only been open for about a month at the time of writing this article, but I am here to tell you that age is just a number. This coffee shop is phenomenal! Inside is a sleek modern aesthetic featuring a “Modbar Espresso machine” and a vegan friendly menu, although they do serve non vegan options as well! With a prime waterfront location, a beautiful interior aesthetic, and great coffee, this coffee shop answered the prayers of a lot of New Bedford coffee lovers!

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1. Dough Company (DoCo)

In my opinion Dough Company otherwise known as “Do Co” is one of the most underrated places in New Bedford. Dough Company is a local-focused cafe and eatery located in the Kilburn Mills in the south end of New Bedford. They are walking distance to West Beach and the New Bedford Cove Walk, and under the same roof as dozens of amazing local stores, art galleries, fitness studios, and many other exciting things the Kilburn Mills has to offer. Do Co has all sorts of craft coffee beverages made from locally roasted coffee, delicious pastries, as well as full service breakfast and lunch. Inside it has tall ceilings, tons of plants, and two floors of seating.

“Hotworx,” a ’round the clock,’ infrared sauna fitness studio is coming to Dartmouth soon!

Located at 75-B Faunce Corner Mall Rd., just next door to the Christmas Tree Shop, they will offer members unlimited, 24-hour access to a variety of virtually instructed, infrared sauna workouts. Members achieve their fitness goals with what Hotworx calls ‘3D Training,’which is a powerful combination of heat, infrared energy, and exercise.

Steven Richards photo.

“We created this infrared sauna workout program for people who want to flush toxins from their bodies, increase flexibility, balance, tone, and burn massive amounts of calories in the process.

So whether you want to polish off your gym workout, or you’re strictly a spa-goer who wants to enhance your regime, this innovation could be a major component of your wellness program in the future. The results will blow you away!”

You will be able to stop inside on July 28th to checkout some presale deals! They posted this on social media regarding the event:

? Don’t miss out on the sizzling HOTWORX Dartmouth Presale! ?

• ?️ Mark your calendars for July 28th, as we bring the heat to Kohls Plaza from 8-8! ?
• ? Meet our team and see how you can unleash the power of infrared fitness and experience the future of workouts. ?
• ? Enjoy an exclusive offer of up to 50% off the regular price! ?

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Hotworx

75-B Faunce Corner Mall Rd.
Dartmouth, MA
Phone: (774) 202-3572

EMail: studio.ma0005@hotworx.net
Facebook: facebook.com/officialhotworx
Website: hotworx.net/studio/dartmouth

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Multiple official Massachusetts Department of Revenue posters were placed in the windows of “Subtext Book Shop” located at 209 Union Street in New Bedford. According to these posters the property has been seized for nonpayment of taxes, and is now in the possession of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This does not necessarily mean the book shop is closed forever, according to The Massachusetts Department of Revenue; A taxpayer may redeem property at any time prior to sale by paying the full amount owed which includes all expenses incurred while preparing for the sale. Real property may be redeemed up to 180 days after the sale has taken place.

We will continue to follow this story as this is a popular book shop located in the heart of downtown New Bedford.