The Miss New Bedford Scholarship Program is now seeking contestants for its annual Miss New Bedford Pageant! This year’s winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship plus an incredible prize package! Last year, the program celebrated its 60th anniversary, awarding Acushnet resident Janelle Guenette with a $6,000 scholarship. Since 1954, the …
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Photos are always popular on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page. Some of the more popular photos that we’ve shared on our wall have reached over 10,000 people. For example, our recent posting of Jim Ferreira’s amazing Lincoln Park Comet Roller Coaster photo reached over 17,800 people in just a few days. It …
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When we are young, we dream about what we want to be when we grow up. For many of us, those plans change. Still, there are the lucky few that are born with a talent, are destined to find themselves in that special job, and in the end, actually make …
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The Miss New Bedford Scholarship Program is now seeking contestants for their 60th annual Miss New Bedford Pageant! In honor of the program’s 60th anniversary, Miss New Bedford will receive a $6,000 scholarship! Since the very first crowning of Miss New Bedford, Judith Drake, in 1954, the pageant has defined …
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New Bedford is rich in history – whaling, fishing, manufacturing…. and one more thing, pageantry. Founded in 1954, the Miss New Bedford program began its legacy, awarding lifetime opportunities, and most importantly, scholarships! Yes, that’s right – SCHOLARSHIPS! The Miss New Bedford pageant is truly unique and focuses on finding …
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The City of New Bedford’s Conservation Commission invites the public to explore the beauty of New Bedford’s wetlands through photography. They are seeking photographs that highlight New Bedford’s wetlands displaying any flora, fauna, or natural landscape. The goal of this contest is for everyone to become more aware of the …
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Ninth Year of Free Outdoor Fitness Classes. Attendees are required to wear masks and social distance. Nine years and counting! During these uncertain times, one thing is for sure — we are looking forward to being outside getting fresh air and exercise in a safe way. The South Coast community …
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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 in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 …
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Meet Abrah Zion, 42-year-old Photographer, and owner of Miss Z Photography. Abrah has always been into photography, stealing her parent’s polaroid and film cameras as a kid, taking photos of anything she could. With both of her parents as teachers, she knew she wouldn’t be able to go to college …
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Faces of New Bedford is a project by Colton Simmons. If you are interested in booking a shoot or getting prints from the series email all inquiries to josh@@newbedfordguide.com. If you’d like to see the faces from newest to old go here. Faces Of New Bedford – #01: Kat Knutsen …
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