New Bedford’s “The Baker” coming to Fairhaven as “Olivia’s”

Great news for Fairhavenites that venture downtown New Bedford to get some of the best, most delicious breakfast, lunch, and coffee in the area. The Baker at 562 Pleasant Street next to the New Bedford Police Station and New Bedford Free Library has been an extremely popular destination for many in the Greater New Bedford area because of the incredible quality and care that the put into the ingredients and mouth-watering concoctions.

The Baker made an announcement on their Facebook Page on Monday:

“Coming late summer 2023: Olivia’s!

Come see what’s happening at Olivia’s Restaurant Fairhaven as I bring this vision of a neighborhood eatery and bar to life at the old Elisabeth’s on Middle Street.

#oliviasfairhaven #finefoodanddrink
#neighborhoodrestaurant #fairhavenma #newrestaurant
#letsgo”-The Baker.

It’s still early in the process, but we suspect in the coming days and weeks we’ll get updates on what the menu looks like and whether some of our favorites will be on it, or there will be entirely new creations.




Dunkin’ is Hiring at their New Bedford and Fairhaven Locations

DUNKIN’ is NOW HIRING for immediate positions. DUNKIN’ is hiring for full/part-time positions at ALL
locations in New Bedford & Fairhaven! Starting pay is $15.00 an hour PLUS tips! Click HERE to apply
now.

If you are customer oriented, friendly, reliable, punctual AND goal driven, THIS is the job for you!
We are currently seeking:

• BARISTAS
• CASHIERS
• SANDWICH PREP
• BAKERS
• SHIFT SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS

Perks include:
• $15.00 per hour/plus tips
• PAID VACATIONS, if applicable
• ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• HEALTH INSURANCE, if applicable
CREW INCENTIVES & CASH BONUSES

Requirements:
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Must present a valid photo ID and Social Security card or valid Passport at the time of interview

Applying Options:
https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en/careers
• TEXT: APPLY to (508)-928-8378
• EMAIL: now-hiring@dalykenney.com




Child & Family Services Inc. to Host Annual Gala on May 20th at White’s of Westport

Did you know that Child & Family Services is one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts. They began as the New Bedford Orphans’ Home in 1843 to help children left homeless and without families during the whaling era. This year they celebrate 180 years of service to our local community and you can help them continue the mission by attending their upcoming Gala Event: https://child-familyservices.org/2023gala/ Enjoy a night of fine food, dancing and a grand prize raffle!

Let’s take a trip down memory lane for some insights on this amazing organization.
Child & Family Services Inc. began as the New Bedford Orphans’ Home in 1843 to help children left homeless and without families during the whaling era. There were children without parents, orphaned by mothers who died and by fathers lost at sea. There were children left to beg on the streets, often forced to steal to seek out their paltry existence.

Through continued fund raising, collaboration with other service agencies and the support of the community, the New Bedford Orphans’ Home weathered the last part of the 19th century and more importantly, was a good “friend” to homeless children.

“The purpose of the New Bedford Child and Family Service is to strengthen family life. Counseling service is available to any family or individual with a family difficulty or personal problem. The Agency provides also temporary foster home care and adoption placement of children.”

In the 1970s, the agency added Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Bedford to our services. In 1980, the agency opened a mental health clinic and family support office in Fall River. In 1995 another was added on Cape Cod in Hyannis.

By 1999, their geographic footprint extended well beyond the borders of New Bedford. To signify this fact, the board voted to officially change the agency’s name from New Bedford Child & Family Service to simply Child & Family Services.

Through counseling, prevention programs, family support and psychiatry services, we are able to keep the commitment we first made in 1843 of helping those in need. Their mission remains: “…to heal and strengthen the lives of children and families.” Events throughout the year like their annual Bowl-a-Thon bring the community together and help raise awareness of the services provided.

Whether it is children exposed to abuse or violence, families coping with mental illness, or matching children with mentors or loving adoptive families, Child & Family Services is there to support, guide and heal. The agency’s programs serve more than 17,000 people each year-including individuals and families facing some of life’s most distressing challenges. Behind each program are dedicated staff who offer light and guidance to those in need during their darkest hours, in the hope to strengthen them for better times.

How can you help?
Attend their fundraiser, volunteer your time,help raise awareness for their programs or have a local business sponsor the event: https://child-familyservices.org/gala-sponsors/ Or, maybe you’d like to work for them: https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/CPS1132.careers?CareersSearch

Check out the amazing grand prize raffle! It’s not to late to get your tickets: https://child-familyservices.org/2023gala/




Lloyd’s Deli & More to Host Grand Opening Event in Acushnet on Saturday May 6th

The public is invited to attend a family friendly grand opening for Lloyd’s Deli & More newest location, located at 158 Main St. Acushnet. Stop by between 10am to 2pm to enjoy all the following promotions.
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1 – Buy one get one half price on all deli sandwiches!
2 – Boars Head promo on Deli Meats and Cheeses! Fire Roasted Chicken Breast $11.99 per lb. Black Forest Ham $10.99 per pound and Land O’Lakes American Cheese, $6.99 per pound
3 – Mass State Lottery Prize Wheel Raffle!
4 – Customer Raffle Prizes
5 – Free Hot Dogs!
6 – Wine Tasting!
7 – Customer Tote Bag Givewawys
8 – Product Sampling
9 – Blazing Saddles Petting Zoo and Pony Rides!

Their will be an official ribbon cutting and ceremony to commemorate the event on Friday May 5th. Bring friends, bring your kids, bring your appetite and come celebrate a brand news business in style! All are welcome.




New Leaf to Host Week Long 420 Event in Fall River

New Leaf dispensary in Fall River has announced their first annual 420 event. Following their grand opening in January, Fall River’s fastest growing dispensary continues to grow. This upcoming event is equal part celebration and a thank you to their loyal customers.

**A week long event featuring in-store promotions, vendor pop-ups, Matty O from Upbeat Entertainment DJing on 420 and more!**

The fun kicks of on Monday with the Tower Three Pop-Up, on 4/17 and runs from 3pm-6pm.

* Good Chemistry Pop-Up
Tuesday 4/18 3pm-5pm

* Green Harbor Pop-Up
Thursday 4/20 10am-12pm

*DJ Matty O’ Spinning on 4/20
3pm-10pm

Two different food trucks on 4/20!

In Store Promotions all week, so stop in and hi, hit the food trucks and listen to some great music.

New Leaf is located at 2629 S Main Street in Fall River MA. Open daily, order ahead on their website: https://www.newleafcanna.com/
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLeafCanna




SouthCoast Wind to hold Brayton Point Open House

SouthCoast Wind (formerly Mayflower Wind), the developer of an offshore wind project located in waters far off the coast of Massachusetts, is hosting a Brayton Point open house on Thursday, April 20th from 6- PM at The Fairfield Inn & Suites, 602 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy., Somerset, MA.

Representatives from SouthCoast Wind will share information about its:

Offshore wind energy lease area and export cable route
Brayton Point, Somerset, MA converter station and grid connection
SouthCoast Wind project progress and next steps

Following the presentation there will be a question and answer session. No registration required and all are welcome to participate in this free event. For more details visit https://southcoastwind.com/april-20-open-house/




New Bedford Community Input Requested for New North End Cannabis Store on Tarkiln Hill / Church Street

Retail Cannabis Community Conversation

Join us to discuss the potential impacts of a retail cannabis store in the North End near the corner of Church Street and Tarkiln Hill Road on Tuesday, April 18, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Hosted by consultants at John Snow, Inc., this event meets the municipal requirements for a retail cannabis license.

Where: Whaler Inn and Suites, 500 Hathaway Road, New Bedford

Tickets: Free

Public Meeting: Open to any New Bedford resident

All participants entered to win a $25 gift card, winners drawn at the end of the event.




Vintage Easter Bunny Photos That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Every year I’ll see friends post adorable Easter Bunny photos from their mall photo session, but what I enjoy is finding gems like this that come across my Facebook feed. We’ve all seen plenty of ones with sad and crying kids, but that happens even with the best bunny costumes. You really need to get in the wayback machine and go back in time for those classic, vintage photos with awful, hilarious and terrifying costumes for the full effect! This year I’ve taken the time to collect them into a rogues gallery of sorts featuring our intrepid bunny. Sit back, scroll through and enjoy!

Lets kick things off with this classic; is he a dad trying to hard or the next John Wayne Gacy?


The little dude in this classic shot really doesn’t know what to think!


Not gonna lie, this kid looks pretty happy:

The family seems pleased, but our bunny looks completely sloshed!

Another happy bunch of kids, but I’m pretty sure thats the abominable snowman and not a bunny costume:

Screaming child and the worst fake lashes I’ve every seen:

To quote George Takei, OH MY.

Poor kid doesn’t know what to think, except maybe use less lipstick next time!

Some interesting vibes with this one; could be robbing the place or, I personally think he’s pointing at another bunny like the classic Spiderman pointing meme:

This one is pretty creepy / cool. I get a JAWS flashback because the egg looks a bit like sharks mouth.

A classic 1970’s Furrie, before their time!

I am 100% positive that mask is a paper plate; nice job McGyver!

Excuse me sir, either your wearing that backwards or you’re gonna have to put that back in your pants.


This creature is a refugee from Five Nights at Freddie’s


The red demon eyes are a dead giveaway; OR the little girl has possessed the poor bunny.


100% convinced this is a mouse costume. Someone stole the outfit from Chuck E Cheese and is totally moonlighting on the side.


Sorry kid, there is no escape!


This was the day that Janine questioned her life choices…


And a few timeless classics to wrap things up… Hope you enjoyed the trip down memory lane! Happy Easter~


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Iconic Freetown landmark restaurant to close doors after almost 5 decades

“We would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage over the last 48 years. It has been an honor to serve you and be a part of this wonderful community.

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to close our business. This was not an easy decision, but after careful consideration, we feel it is the best course of action for us at this time. Our last day will be Friday April 7.

We want to thank you for your loyalty and support over the years. It has been a pleasure serving you. We will cherish the memories and the relationships we have built with all of you. We hope that you will continue to support small businesses in your community and that our paths may cross again in the future.

Thank you again for your business and support. We wish you all the best in the future.”-Everybody’s Pizza.


Everybody’s Pizza photo.




Wolf & Bear, Co. offers 100% all-natural dog treats to greater New Bedford and Beyond

Anyone who owns, or has owned a dog knows that picking the right treats for their best friend can be challenging because of allergens, expense, and a dog’s preferences. Refusing to eat something because he or she is finicky is only part of it. A good pet owner only wants the best for their furry friends.

Then there are allergies. Over time those cheap, lesser quality treats do more harm than you can possibly imagine.


Wolf & Bear, Co. photo.

Trial and error is simply part of a method that all pet owners have to use until they find brands that are just right.

One local South Coast business saw the need for healthy, allergy-free, superior treats that are still affordable. Impossible? Sole owners and operators of Wolf & Bear Co, Benny and Tracy Gonzalez don’t think so. They wanted to unite dogs and dog owners alike by creating the most biologically appropriate, tasty, affordable, and nutritional treats for everyone’s four-legged family members.

A large part of what the Gonzalez’s want to do is educate the caring dog owner and make them aware of the benefits of feeding their dogs nutritional treats. Face it, most dogs – like goats – will eat anything you put in front of them. Not just food made for canines, but heck, a couch pillow or even a shoe will do. So, it’s important that you, the owner, choose the right the right treat. Wolf & Bear Co have put a lot of elbow work and research into perfecting the treats they offer; treats that are suitable for every sized dog.


Wolf & Bear, Co. photo.

Wolf & Bear Co. offers all-natural, single-ingredient protein treats. The products do not contain any fillers or preservatives. They are biologically appropriate and every product of contains high nutritional value. “We have many owners that have come to us because their dog has certain nutritional needs and we have been able to accommodate them all. From allergies to certain dietary restrictions, we have something for all dogs.” said co-owner Tracy Gonzalez.

All Wolf & Bear Co. meats are 100% USDA-approved and are sourced here on the South Coast. Even their pig ears (chews) are all-natural. No chemical process or glaze is ever added. Their products are all grain-free and very low in fat content. In fact, their treats are “human grade,” which means you could eat them if you wanted. The idea is, that Tracy and Benny wouldn’t feed anything to a dog that wouldn’t at least be healthy for human consumption. You would think that all of this means an expensive product, but you’d be wrong. There is no price hike or gouging and Wolf & Bear Co.’s prices are not only fair, but affordable enough that you can offer the treats to your pets daily.

Benny and Tracy are, of course, dog owners themselves and when perfecting their treats they used feedback from their own dogs and even grandpuppies. “It’s an amazing feeling to know we can provide biologically appropriate and also nutritional treats to so many,” stated Benny. “Giving dogs the absolute best ensures that they live a long healthy life. It starts from the everyday food you feed them to the treats you use for training and rewarding.”


Wolf & Bear, Co. photo.

The love that Benny and Tracy have for dogs extends far beyond offering our pals nutritional, delicious treats, to being part of events in the community they live in. On Sunday, April 23rd from 12-6 pm they will be at MassCollective11 located at The New Bedford Voc Tech field house. Following that will be on to The Taunton Pride Festival at Hopewell Park in Taunton, Ma. Saturday, June 10th from 12-5pm. and the Whaling City Festival July 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Thursday 3-9 pm Fri-Sun 12-9 pm. You can also catch them Foxboro Jaycee’s Spring Vendor and Craft Fair at the Foxboro Common on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9am-3pm.

Want to try out the products for yourself? Order online and use Code: SPRING2023 10% OFF entire order. http://www.wolfandbearco.shop/home

Wolf & Bear, Co. ship nationwide to make sure no animal is left out. Get this: they deliver within 24 to 48 hours locally! And 48 to 72 hours with UPS shipping. You can peruse their online shop to find treat bags and buckets, as well as caps, hoodies, and t-shirts.

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Reviews:

“Wolf & BearCo are the only treats I’ll ever give to my dogs! I love knowing exactly what they are eating, and these single-ingredient, natural treats are exactly that. They are the perfect training treats as well as being a great and easy way to add nutrients to your dog’s diet. They are extremely affordable and have a long shelf life. Smelts and turkey jerky are a staple in our household! We cannot recommend these enough, they are the best dog treats ever!”Leann L.

“I am constantly looking at listed ingredients for healthy dog treats and found none better than Wolf & Bear! 100% all-natural protein with absolutely no fillers or by-products. I’ve tried several of the varieties that they carry, and each is a huge hit! Perfect if you want to give your dog the very best. Your fur babies will love you and those healthy Wolf & Bear treats!”-Inez P.


Wolf & Bear, Co. photo.

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Wolf & Bear, Co.

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