New Bedford Police Det. Claudia Sampson lost her hair during a battle with cancer in 2010. She will lose her hair again June 4 – but this time willingly, happily and in support of young people fighting a battle she knows all too well. Det. Sampson will have her hair …
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12 Things to do this Weekend (Feb. 03 – Feb. 05)
No snow or rain in the forecast for this weekend and while we’ll start out a bit cold, by Sunday we’ll have highs in the middle 40s. So far, we’ve escaped serious snowfall amounts this Winter and if we continue to get weekends like this, we could coast all the …
Read More »Nearly 250 swimmers cross outer New Bedford Harbor, raising $120,000 for 23rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim
Two hundred forty swimmers dove into outer New Bedford Harbor early Saturday morning to celebrate clean water in Buzzards Bay during the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 23rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim. As of the start of the event Saturday, swimmers had raised $120,000 to support the nonprofit Coalition’s work to protect …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford – #41: Craig Dee
Meet Craig DeMelo, 33-year-old teacher and musician. Craig grew up his entire life and graduated from New Bedford High in 2000. During his time in high school he started singing in a band called Affliction. Having been involved in chorus all throughout his childhood, he had always sang but wanted …
Read More »International Portuguese Music Awards Announces 2016 Nominees
The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) organizers are proud to announce the nominees for the 2016 Award Show. The event will be held on Saturday, April 23, starting at 7:30p.m. at the majestic Zeiterion Theatre located in historic downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Awards will be presented in 11 different categories. …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford – #27: Manuel Mederios
Meet Manuel Mederios, 64-year-old barber in New Bedford. Manuel and his family migrated to New Bedford when he was only 12 years old and has lived here ever since. When he first got his barber’s license he managed a barbershop on Union street for a few years before opening his …
Read More »Your Theatre Inc. to hold call backs and Auditions for “And Then There Were None”
Auditions consist of a cold reading from the script. Acting experience is not necessary, but role seekers should have a desire to share the experience of and commitment to live theater and the enjoyment of collaborating with other talented individuals. Director Robin Richard is casting all roles. There are the …
Read More »Your Theatre to Hold Open Auditions for “And Then There Were None”
And Then There Were None – Auditions by Agatha Christie; Directed by Robin Richard •Oct 27, 2015, 7:00 PM; •Oct 29, 2015, 7:00 PM Auditions consist of a cold reading from the script. Acting experience is not necessary, but role seekers should have a desire to share the experience of …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford – #05: Erik Andrade
Meet Erik Andrade, a poet and activist who calls our beautiful city home. After moving here 20 years ago during his time at UMass Dartmouth, he fell in love with the rich history of social justice and the Cape Verdean community that New Bedford thrives from. Since then, he has …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford – #04: Dereck Boyd
Meet Dereck Boyd, a 22 year-old student at Bristol Community College. Although you may recognize him as your friendly bagger at Market Basket, there is more to Dereck than meets the eyes. He is also an aspiring dancer, singer, and actor who has a huge passion for fashion. He spends …
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