FOOD & DRINK
New Beige offers grab-and-go foods and restaurant dining in downtown New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD — New Beige, the newest addition to the culinary scene in the downtown area, is already making waves with its unique concept of being both a restaurant and a grab-and-go market. Co-owned by Howie Mallowes and Albert Santos, who also owns Cultivator Shoals next door, the restaurant is located at 39 Union St. and offers a variety of delicious options for customers. ...
Wild turkey season is here. What you need to know before heading out.
Thanksgiving may still be a few months away, but for Bay State hunters, its turkey time. Monday marks the start of the spring wild turkey hunting season in Massachusetts, which lasts through May 25. During the season, hunters are allowed to bag two bearded turkeys, which may be culled on the same day. Per the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), wild turkey hunting is allowed in Wildlife Management Zones 1-13 (excluding Zone 14, which consists of the island of Nantucket) Monday through Saturday from a half hour before sunrise until noon through the end of the season.
Mass. State Lottery: $100,000 Mass Cash ticket sold at Swansea convenience store
A lucky Massachusetts State Lottery player won $100,000 Saturday after buying a winning Mass Cash ticket at a Swansea convenience store. The ticket — which won the game’s largest prize — was purchased for $1 at Swansea Mart on Wilbur Avenue. In Mass Cash, players choose five...
Andy’s toys stop by Dartmouth Mall for a dance party
While some may have been sleeping in on Sunday or getting a jump start on a productive week, others were busting out their best dance moves with Woody and Buzz from “Toy Story” at the Dartmouth Mall on Sunday, April 28. With the mall closed off to everyone...
Emeril Lagasse visits Fall River; O Gil's restaurant can become apartments: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. An hourlong rally was held at Kennedy Park across from Saint Anne’s on Thursday afternoon, where workers and their supporters held signs and spoke out strongly, urging new ownership of Steward Health Care facilities in the face of a financial crisis that could close hospitals like Saint Anne's. More than one speaker on Thursday noted that Steward is a for-profit healthcare company, and pushed for a nonprofit solution to the crisis.
Berkley resident brings cake pop and confectionery creations to Freetown shop
FREETOWN — Once a town with no bakery, Freetown recently hit the sweet spot with the opening of a confectionery shop that's made a name for itself in the SouthCoast over the past 10 years. POP Culture - Cake Pops, Cookies and other Confections recently popped up at the...
Reviews: 'Wonka' is sweet treat in Falmouth; 'Pippin' brings saucy fun at Eventide
I was secretly hoping the cast would throw lots of chocolate into the audience but I had to use my imagination instead to taste all the yummy treats described in Falmouth Theatre Guild’s delicious production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Their big stage easily accommodates over 40 actors and a big set with lots of technical treats. Adorable little Oompa Loompas warn of consequences to be suffered by naughty children and the oddball entrepreneur, Willy Wonka, is mysterious, has a sadistic streak and may be a little bit magic. He seems to be a force for good though it’s hard...
Never boring, never comfortable: Taunton filmmaker explores his own grief in 'The Painter"
TAUNTON — Taunton artist and filmmaker Jimmy Martin sees short films as both a standalone display of art and a path to something greater. “Doing shorts is a great way to learn and have a quick turnaround. It’s also proof of concept for bigger ideas,” Martin said. Martin “grew up with a love of...
Pet of the Week: Chance the dog has a passion for hiking and outdoor activities
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is Chance, a male American bulldog/American Staffordshire mix who is about 4 years old. Chance is a handsome boy and he's a great dog, with a passion for long walks, hikes, and playing in the yard. He's an energetic guy who would...
Westport Police Department’s ‘Barry’ the Dog becomes official Comfort Dog
“The Westport Police Department is excited to announce Barry the Dog has joined the rank and file as our Comfort Dog. Officer Kyle Fernandes (Barry’s Hooman) will be his handler. We would like to thank Eric Letendre’s Dog Training School for working with Officer Fernandes and Barry the Dog...
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