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Parkwood Beach to hold psychic fair
Parkwood Beach will hold a holistic psychic and craft fundraiser at the Parkwood Beach Association Community House, 23 Datewood Street. It will take place on Saturday, June 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. There will be psychics, healers and mediums, as well as...
Opinion: ‘Chronic situation’ occurring on Locust Street
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen or read about this ongoing issue. I’ll keep it brief because most area taxpayers and town officials are aware of the chronic situation. Specifically, there are 5 houses on Locust Street beginning with three at Holly and ending with one at Acorn that are public health nuisances in addition to being in poor repair.
New Bedford District Probation Dept. hosts block party with local radio DJ, food, community resources
“New Bedford District Court Probation staff–First Assistant Chief Probation Officer Dave Branco and Specialty Court Coordinator Eric Dorman– grilled hot dogs and hamburgers as DJ Gazelle of radio station Fun 107 served up contemporary hit music during a festive Block Party that featured more than a dozen community organizations.
Potentially toxic bacterial blooms found in ponds in Mashpee
Potentially toxic bacterial blooms were detected in two ponds in Mashpee this week. The cyanobacteria blooms, which can be toxic to both animals and humans, were identified and town advisories were posted at Mashpee-Wakeby Ponds, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, a nonprofit focused on natural resource restoration on the Cape, said in a statement Friday.
12 major New Bedford area events & festivals to attend: Here's the when and where for 2024
NEW BEDFORD — Summer is just around the corner and with it comes a plethora of exciting festivals and major events in the vibrant city of New Bedford. From savory seafood to lively cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The events include Oysterfest on June 15 to NB Roots & Branches on July 20, as well as the always fun Whaling City Festival July 11-14 and the 108th annual Celebration of the Feast of...
Rejuvenated New Bedford park to be showcased on Monday.
NEW BEDFORD, MASS (WJAR) — Ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 11:00 Monday morning at Ashley Park in New Bedford. Located in the Goulart Square neighborhood, it’s been the recipient of a year-long, $1.7-million renovation, according to Mayor Jon Mitchell. Much of the 5.5-acre park remained open during the project.
Exit rates at emergency shelters show slight improvement amid ‘huge challenge' of capacity
It was a first for one of the state’s emergency shelters housing migrant families: a family from Haiti moved out of the shelter and into their new home. But thousands still fill the shelters and hundreds more are in need. Recent data for shelter exit rates show slight movement...
Local man mourns loss of Labrador best friend, remains grateful for all things New Bedford
“Ya know, New Bedford may have its ups and downs, but tonight, I am ever thankful to the fishermen that miraculously still make the profession work around here. I am ever thankful that I have a dock and ships to sit by, whilst I mourn the loss of my labrador 🐕💔…
New England power grid operators prepare for extreme summer weather
Operators of New England’s power grid say they’re ready for summer and the unpredictable weather it may bring. ISO New England is responsible for keeping the electricity on in the region. They operate the power grid, manage the electricity markets and plan for the future. According to operations...
Marion Police Department, Sippican Elementary School welcome new comfort dog, “Norman”
“MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli and Superintendent Michael S. Nelson are pleased to welcome a new comfort dog to the Marion Police Department and Sippican Elementary School. Norman is a 13-week-old Labrador Retriever. He officially joined the department on Friday, June 7. Sippican Elementary School students voted between a...
Applications open for Independence Day parade in Marion
MARION — Independence Day is less than a month away, and so Marion’s annual parade is just around the corner. The parade begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4. It will form at 8 a.m. in the ballfield behind the Marion Town House adjacent to Sippican Elementary School. Organizers will be on site to check participants in and to line up the parade.
Business groups battle over the spirit of downtown New Bedford
Love him or hate him, everyone in downtown New Bedford seems to be talking about Marco Li Mandri. The consultant from San Diego arrived here about 10 years ago, at the invitation of a small business association looking for new funding sources to make downtown a more attractive place to shop and dine out.
Lakeville Town Meeting is tonight
LAKEVILLE — The time has come for voters to cast their ballots. Voters will head to Lakeville’s Special and Annual Town Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 10 in the Apponequet Regional High School auditorium. A Special Town Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., where voters will be asked to authorize the use of remaining money in the current town budget to pay for capital projects. Annual Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Find your zen on new park benches at Fairhaven's Fort Phoenix overlooking Buzzards Bay
As the boats slowly approach the hurricane barrier from out at sea, there's a quiet peace for those sitting on the new benches on top of Fort Phoenix whether looking down towards the beach or watching the boats entering the harbor. On one of the newly installed benches at the historical part of Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven it reads: “In Loving Memory of Gunnar Jacobsen, 11/7/67-1/25/22, Forever in Our Hearts." ...
Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to hold June meeting
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will be holding a June meeting that will include an open discussion on the ongoing local and national election season. The Thursday, June 20 meeting will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road. Topics...
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