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Community activist John "Buddy" Andrade understands why many have been skeptical about the long-awaited local job boon e...
06/16/2022

Community activist John "Buddy" Andrade understands why many have been skeptical about the long-awaited local job boon expected to come along with the offshore wind industry's activity in the Whaling City. But now with Vineyard Wind set to take up temporary residence at New Bedford's Marine Commerce Terminal in January to begin creating the gargantuan-sized turbine blades for its wind farm, Andrade says locals looking for a career path cannot afford to doubt any longer.

There's been a lot of talk on offshore wind opportunities headed to New Bedford, so Wind Works organizers opted to try something different last week.

The late Edward Milton Silvia, a staff photographer at the Standard-Times for 30 years was a widower and had no children...
06/16/2022

The late Edward Milton Silvia, a staff photographer at the Standard-Times for 30 years was a widower and had no children. So how did his military uniform recently end up at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum?

E. Milton Silvia, a longtime photographer at the Standard-Times, had his uniform donated to the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum.

The late comedian Johnny Carson used to say the two best days in a boater's life is the the day they buy the boat, and t...
06/16/2022

The late comedian Johnny Carson used to say the two best days in a boater's life is the the day they buy the boat, and the day they sell the boat. Boaters, are you considering selling these days?

Fishermen and boaters talk about how fuel price increases will affect their habits.

“It’s the first time when the leverage is really in employees’ hands,” said Kevin Lazaro, Director of Cooperative Educat...
06/15/2022

“It’s the first time when the leverage is really in employees’ hands,” said Kevin Lazaro, Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, but I’ve never seen such a boon of job opportunities across a multitude of industries.”

See which industries and fields are seeing the most new hires.

By day, he's an assistant manager at a local retailer. By night — and often well into the following morning — Dartmouth ...
06/13/2022

By day, he's an assistant manager at a local retailer. By night — and often well into the following morning — Dartmouth resident and UMass Dartmouth art grad Brian Fournier is up chipping away at a creative passion project he's been thinking about since childhood.

He grew up playing the classics like Pokémon and Yuh-Gi-Oh! Now, Brian Fournier of Dartmouth hopes his game Arkadia will join their ranks.

Celebrating Father's Day and Mother's Day: For trans and non binary people — non binary people specifically — it's very ...
06/10/2022

Celebrating Father's Day and Mother's Day: For trans and non binary people — non binary people specifically — it's very different because they don't identify as as either gender.

How transgender, non-binary and same s*x parents celebrate Mother's and Father's Day in New Bedford. Should the name of these days be reconsidered?

A little rain can't stop the city from celebrating the launch of its three-day 20mi2 movement. The city was buzzing Thur...
06/10/2022

A little rain can't stop the city from celebrating the launch of its three-day 20mi2 movement. The city was buzzing Thursday with several opportunities for New Bedford locals and visitors to experience something new. The event continues today and tomorrow.

20mi2 launched Thursday in New Bedford. Here's what's going on from open houses, art exhibits to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

June 10 is Dia de Portugal, or Day of Portugal. Celebrated by members of the Portuguese community all over the world, it...
06/10/2022

June 10 is Dia de Portugal, or Day of Portugal. Celebrated by members of the Portuguese community all over the world, it commemorates the death of Portugal’s epic poet Luís de Camões. He is the author of Os Lusíadas (The Lusiads), an epic poem celebrating Portuguese history and the country’s role in the Age of Exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. It’s often compared to works like the Aeneid or the Odyssey.

A look at some Portuguese restaurants from around the SouthCoast — in no particular order — where you can celebrate Day of Portugal with an epic meal.

Gov. Charlie Baker made a personal appeal for a bill that would increase the number of charges warranting a defendant be...
06/07/2022

Gov. Charlie Baker made a personal appeal for a bill that would increase the number of charges warranting a defendant be deemed dangerous and held without bail during an appearance at UMass Dartmouth Law School Monday.

Gov. Baker appeals for bill to broaden charges warranting holding a defendant without bail under Mass. General Laws' Section 58A

Stunning photos from D-Day give glimpse into historic World War II invasion 78 years ago.
06/06/2022

Stunning photos from D-Day give glimpse into historic World War II invasion 78 years ago.

Monday is the 78th anniversary of the D-Day operation, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.

With summer right around the corner and many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, bands and performers will be hitting the road...
06/06/2022

With summer right around the corner and many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, bands and performers will be hitting the road and touring in full-force for the first time since before the pandemic.

Get ready for summer fun with this roundup of the biggest bands coming to town.

"We always had a school resource officer at the middle and high schools; what we didn't have was a presence at the eleme...
06/06/2022

"We always had a school resource officer at the middle and high schools; what we didn't have was a presence at the elementary and primary schools," Westport Superintendent Thomas Aubin said.

In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, area schools are boosting police presence, adding cameras and re-evaluating safety procedures.

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