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Lead singer for the Grammy winning, Billboard topping R&B group Tavares dies
NEW BEDFORD — Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, member of the iconic music group Tavares, has passed away. His brother, Perry Lee “Tiny” Tavares, posted a photo tribute on his Facebook page Wednesday morning, with the message, "Miss what we had." ...
Fall River woman wins 'Jaws'-themed vacation from Mass. Lottery, with chance to win $1M
A Fall River woman has won an all-expenses-paid trip to shark-infested waters. The Massachusetts State Lottery named Jean Keough of Fall River one of the first six winners of a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the classic blockbuster film “Jaws.” While there, she’ll have a chance at winning $1 million. In the...
Coyote pups rescued. 'At a first glance, they could be mistaken for domestic dog pups'
A pair of coyote pups discovered in a yard in Rockland last week are being cared for on the Cape until they are ready for release, according to Rockland Animal Control Officer Ian Davidson. He said the pups were found on Rice Street by a resident in a debris pile...
New Bedford’s Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, singer of beloved Grammy-winning “Tavares” passes away
Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, real name Antone, the lead singer of the beloved music group ‘Tavares,’ has passed away at 81 years of age. His brother, Perry Lee “Tiny” Tavares, posted a photo tribute on his Facebook page Wednesday morning, with the short message, “Miss what we had.” “Pooch” suffered a massive stroke in 2014, which ultimately led to his retirement from the group.
Brockton dance team earns spot at world dance competition. GoFundMe set up to help team
BROCKTON – Three Brockton dance companies are seeking community support to make their international dance team dreams a reality. When you think of dance, many movements come to mind, and hip-hop is one genre that is emerging into the mainstream, especially through avenues such as TikTok and YouTube. Hip-hop...
New Taylor Swift Song Has New Bedford Ties
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) – Taylor Swift included a reference with ties to New Bedford in her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department." Swift titled the song "Clara Bow" after a silent film actor of the same name. One of Bow's first feature films, 1922's "Down to the...
Take a trip back in time with a pair of Boston rock legends. Where they will be playing
The musical wayback machine will be dialed back more than four decades on Saturday night, when the Narrows Center in Fall River offers a show with a pair of Boston rock legends, as The Nervous Eaters will rock out, with Robin Lane opening. Both made their first big national splash on the rock charts in 1980, The Nervous Eaters with their star-crossed national debut on Elektra Records, and Lane with her Robin Lane & the Chartbusters debut on Warner Brothers, which yielded the hit single “When Things Go Wrong,” and went on to become an MTV staple.
Spend time with your mom: Here's some local Mother's Day events
It goes without saying mothers are appreciated for all that they do every day, but Mother’s Day is the one day a year devoted to showing them just how much. Since 1907, the second Sunday in May is a day to celebrate all the mothers and women in our lives. With Mother’s Day around the corner now is your chance to honor the woman in your life who is special to you. Here are some events and things...
Spring is on air with new menus on the SouthCoast: New Bedford Eats
It's a great time to be a foodie on the SouthCoast. The menus are updating, the cuisines are evolving, and the food just keeps getting better. The endless options can be overwhelming and make be hard to choose where to eat, but don't worry we are here to help. We have compiled a list of great menu items to taste test, specials to enjoy, and new places to experience. ...
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