Spotlight: All Friends Smokehouse BBQ (Westport)

We stopped by All Friends Smokehouse (549 American Legion HWY, Westport) to check out their smoked then fried wings with homemade sauce, the cheeseburger topped with house cured bacon, and a full rack of ribs smoked then grilled.




World War II Battle at Fort Taber in New Bedford

Did you catch the World War II Battle for Fort Taber yesterday? Realistic uniforms and gunfire! Here’s a clip of the Americans defeating the Germans in a short battle.




15th Annual Spring Celebration at Newport Vineyards

We stopped by the 15th Annual Spring Celebration at Newport Vineyards this past weekend to check out the fantastic wine, grape stomping competitions, potato sack races and amazing food.




Spotlight: Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum in New Bedford

Did you know that the Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum houses thousands of items from local men and women who served in the military to include a Medal of Honor? The museum is open daily from 1 – 4pm and admission is FREE.

Want to support the museum? They are hosting a Whiskey Tasting & Judging with Tapas fundraiser at The Wamsutta Club on 427 County Street on Friday, June 2 at 6 PM – 10 PM. Tickets are $40 ($45 at door). Entertainment by Jim Robitaille, jazz guitarist. Call the museum at 508-994-3938 to reserve your tickets.




Turkey vulture up close at Pet Fest in New Bedford

Ever seen a turkey vulture up close? Here’s a look at one during Pet Fest at Buttonwood last Sunday afternoon. It was part of the New England Reptile & Raptor Exhibits, Inc and their Birds of Prey show.




Red-tailed hawk during Pet Fest in New Bedford

Here’s a close-up look at a red tailed hawk during Pet Fest at Buttonwood park last weekend. It was part of the New England Reptile & Raptor Exhibits, Inc and their Birds of Prey show.




Athena the Great Horned Owl at Pet Fest in New Bedford

Ever seen a Great Horned Owl up close? Here’s a look at Athena during Pet Fest at Buttonwood park yesterday afternoon. It was part of the New England Reptile & Raptor Exhibits, Inc and their Birds of Prey show.




New Bedford fire fighters extinguish car fire on Conduit Street

A car was reported on fire 2:30pm at the corner of Bates and Conduit streets in New Bedford. Upon arrival, New Bedford Fire Department Engine 9 was confronted with a fully involved car fire in the parking lot of 50 Conduit Street. The fire was extinguished after 20 minutes of fighting it. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

There was a second fire over the weekend. A 28-year old man was arrested for breaking into a motor vehicle and setting the interior console on fire on Coggeshall Street Saturday morning. Details: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-man-arrest-for-lighting-car-on-fire-on-coggeshall-street/2017/05/21

Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix.




Interview with Traci Welch the events coordinator for South Coast LGBTQ Network

Live interview with Traci Welch the events coordinator for the South Coast LGBTQ Network to hear about their upcoming event “Southcoast Pride 2017” on June 3rd.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/235241523622033/




Spotlight: Quality Home Heating in Acushnet

Here’s our spotlight on Quality Home Heating Inc (1277 Main St., Acushnet) – a fantastic small business serving the local community since 1988. They offer a 10% discount to seniors 65+ and military. Contact (508) 763-2777 or visit https://www.qualityhomeheating.net/.