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New Bedford leads the way in local arts funding. How the city supports its artists. - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford leads the way in local arts funding. How the city supports its artists. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 18 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Wellness in Cushman Park - The New Bedford Light
Wellness in Cushman Park The New Bedford Light
Published on 18 August 2025 | 8:09 am
Expect detours, delays with ongoing New Bedford I-195/ Route 18 roadwork: Where to go - yahoo.com
Expect detours, delays with ongoing New Bedford I-195/ Route 18 roadwork: Where to go yahoo.com
Published on 18 August 2025 | 8:03 am
Week-by-Week breakdown of 2025 football schedules for SouthCoast's nine teams - SouthCoastToday.com
Week-by-Week breakdown of 2025 football schedules for SouthCoast's nine teams SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 18 August 2025 | 8:00 am
CVPA Summer Community Projects: Exploring Collage - The New Bedford Light
CVPA Summer Community Projects: Exploring Collage The New Bedford Light
Published on 18 August 2025 | 4:09 am
Intro to Improv Comedy Class - The New Bedford Light
Intro to Improv Comedy Class The New Bedford Light
Published on 18 August 2025 | 1:44 am
Shakespeare in New Bedford Presents: Romeo & Juliet - The New Bedford Light
Shakespeare in New Bedford Presents: Romeo & Juliet The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 11:57 pm
Karaoke Nights at The Gallery - The New Bedford Light
Karaoke Nights at The Gallery The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 9:03 pm
Postcards from the South Coast - The New Bedford Light
Postcards from the South Coast The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 8:58 pm
Opinion: Asimov was right: We need guardrails for AI - The New Bedford Light
Opinion: Asimov was right: We need guardrails for AI The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 8:50 pm
30-year-old man sentenced to Bristol County House of Correction on gun charge - Fall River Reporter
30-year-old man sentenced to Bristol County House of Correction on gun charge Fall River Reporter
Published on 17 August 2025 | 6:25 pm
Two September Fundraisers Will Support SHARE Foundation - 1420 WBSM
Two September Fundraisers Will Support SHARE Foundation 1420 WBSM
Published on 17 August 2025 | 6:04 pm
Organization collects hygiene products, food for victims of Cape Verde flooding - WJAR
Organization collects hygiene products, food for victims of Cape Verde flooding WJAR
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:38 pm
Supply drive held for those affected by Hurricane Erin - WPRI.com
Supply drive held for those affected by Hurricane Erin WPRI.com
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:33 pm
If You Need School Supplies This New Bedford Restaurant Has You Covered - NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
If You Need School Supplies This New Bedford Restaurant Has You Covered NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
Published on 17 August 2025 | 2:59 pm
Latest – Page 1961 - New Bedford Guide
Latest – Page 1961 New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 August 2025 | 11:58 am
New Bedford’s 5-year mega makeover: rehabilitation of Rt. I-195 to Rt. 18 interchange - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford’s 5-year mega makeover: rehabilitation of Rt. I-195 to Rt. 18 interchange New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 August 2025 | 11:39 am
Top meatball, school safe zone, players of the year: New Bedford top stories - SouthCoastToday.com
Top meatball, school safe zone, players of the year: New Bedford top stories SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 17 August 2025 | 8:11 am
New Bedford Whaling Museum launches first virtual Moby-Dick Book Club - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford Whaling Museum launches first virtual Moby-Dick Book Club SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 17 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Intro to Portraiture - The New Bedford Light
Intro to Portraiture The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 6:08 am
City of New Bedford 2025 election calendar - The New Bedford Light
City of New Bedford 2025 election calendar The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:04 am
SCA Open Studios at WAG - The New Bedford Light
SCA Open Studios at WAG The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:03 am
Putnam County Spelling Bee at Steeple Playhouse - The New Bedford Light
Putnam County Spelling Bee at Steeple Playhouse The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:03 am
The Odd Couple (Female Version) - The New Bedford Light
The Odd Couple (Female Version) The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:02 am
Putnam County Spelling Bee at Steeple Playhouse - The New Bedford Light
Putnam County Spelling Bee at Steeple Playhouse The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 3:19 am
MAC Theater Presents Miss Witherspoon - The New Bedford Light
MAC Theater Presents Miss Witherspoon The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 3:17 am
SCA Open Studios at WAG - The New Bedford Light
SCA Open Studios at WAG The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 August 2025 | 3:08 am
Fundraiser for Cape Verde at New Bedford restaurant - WJAR
Fundraiser for Cape Verde at New Bedford restaurant WJAR
Published on 17 August 2025 | 2:59 am
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - The New Bedford Light
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The New Bedford Light
Published on 16 August 2025 | 10:18 pm
Summer Screening at the Whaling Museum - The New Bedford Light
Summer Screening at the Whaling Museum The New Bedford Light
Published on 16 August 2025 | 4:08 pm
Freetown’s “Movies Under the Stars” Series - The New Bedford Light
Freetown’s “Movies Under the Stars” Series The New Bedford Light
Published on 16 August 2025 | 2:43 pm
Lifelong New Bedford resident Ofc. Tyler Viera becomes new West End Community Police Officer - New Bedford Guide
Lifelong New Bedford resident Ofc. Tyler Viera becomes new West End Community Police Officer New Bedford Guide
Published on 16 August 2025 | 1:24 pm
City of New Bedford fully renovates West End Beach bathhouse, lifeguard facility - New Bedford Guide
City of New Bedford fully renovates West End Beach bathhouse, lifeguard facility New Bedford Guide
Published on 16 August 2025 | 1:22 pm
New Bedford reuse, repair, & shred day for paper clothing repair, bicycle repair, and more - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford reuse, repair, & shred day for paper clothing repair, bicycle repair, and more New Bedford Guide
Published on 16 August 2025 | 12:24 pm
Introducing the Scallopalooza festival in Massachusetts' 'scallop capital of the world' - NPR
Introducing the Scallopalooza festival in Massachusetts' 'scallop capital of the world' NPR
Published on 16 August 2025 | 12:00 pm
Pre-loved, vintage, and budget friendly: Greater New Bedford thrift stops to discover. - SouthCoastToday.com
Pre-loved, vintage, and budget friendly: Greater New Bedford thrift stops to discover. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 August 2025 | 8:11 am
Rotch-Jones-Duff Museum marks 40 years with free open house - SouthCoastToday.com
Rotch-Jones-Duff Museum marks 40 years with free open house SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 August 2025 | 8:10 am
New Bedford Voke/GNB Voc-Tech Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2025 - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford Voke/GNB Voc-Tech Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2025 SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 August 2025 | 8:01 am
Lovin’ Local 2025 Free Live Music & Food Trucks! - The New Bedford Light
Lovin’ Local 2025 Free Live Music & Food Trucks! The New Bedford Light
Published on 16 August 2025 | 1:40 am
Hall of Fame Induction for New Bedford Voke/GNB Voc-Tech - SouthCoastToday.com
Hall of Fame Induction for New Bedford Voke/GNB Voc-Tech SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 August 2025 | 12:40 am
New Bedford police opens new substation in downtown area - WJAR
New Bedford police opens new substation in downtown area WJAR
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:40 pm
New Bedford restaurant hosts fundraiser for Cape Verdean storm survivors - WJAR
New Bedford restaurant hosts fundraiser for Cape Verdean storm survivors WJAR
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:09 pm
Figure Drawing Open Studio - The New Bedford Light
Figure Drawing Open Studio The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:27 pm
Free School Supplies at This New Bedford Restaurant - FUN 107
Free School Supplies at This New Bedford Restaurant FUN 107
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:11 pm
New Bedford City Council Moves to Limit Police Hires to Citizens - 1420 WBSM
New Bedford City Council Moves to Limit Police Hires to Citizens 1420 WBSM
Published on 15 August 2025 | 6:59 pm
38-year-old Fall River native, New Bedford resident known for his work in hospitality and restaurant service has passed away - Fall River Reporter
38-year-old Fall River native, New Bedford resident known for his work in hospitality and restaurant service has passed away Fall River Reporter
Published on 15 August 2025 | 6:16 pm
Krixus plus Neck Dive and Mister 33 at Play Arcade - The New Bedford Light
Krixus plus Neck Dive and Mister 33 at Play Arcade The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:17 pm
New Bedford mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus again. What to know. - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus again. What to know. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:07 pm
Iconic 'Whaleman' statue restored to original condition in New Bedford - SouthCoastToday.com
Iconic 'Whaleman' statue restored to original condition in New Bedford SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:01 pm
New Event! Reuse, Repair, & Shred Day, Sept. 6, 2025. Paper shredding, clothing repair, bicycle repair, and more! - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
New Event! Reuse, Repair, & Shred Day, Sept. 6, 2025. Paper shredding, clothing repair, bicycle repair, and more! City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:00 pm
Nursing care under pressure as state’s oldest cohort explodes - The New Bedford Light
Nursing care under pressure as state’s oldest cohort explodes The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 August 2025 | 3:08 pm
New Bedford’s DeValles Elementary School welcomes new principal, Jill E. Michelhaugh - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford’s DeValles Elementary School welcomes new principal, Jill E. Michelhaugh New Bedford Guide
Published on 15 August 2025 | 2:50 pm
Southcoast Health earns recognition for demonstrating spine surgery clinical excellence - New Bedford Guide
Southcoast Health earns recognition for demonstrating spine surgery clinical excellence New Bedford Guide
Published on 15 August 2025 | 2:41 pm
New Bedford roadwork sites for week of August 18, 2025 – August 22, 2025 - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford roadwork sites for week of August 18, 2025 – August 22, 2025 New Bedford Guide
Published on 15 August 2025 | 2:40 pm
Former New Bedford resident to compete on 'The Amazing Race': 'That's, like, crazy to me' - SouthCoastToday.com
Former New Bedford resident to compete on 'The Amazing Race': 'That's, like, crazy to me' SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 2:13 pm
Massachusetts Gov. Healey pushes for multi-state alliance against RFK’s vaccine overhaul - New Bedford Guide
Massachusetts Gov. Healey pushes for multi-state alliance against RFK’s vaccine overhaul New Bedford Guide
Published on 15 August 2025 | 1:46 pm
Massachusetts man who threatened to kill Jews, blow up synagogue, sentenced; faces new charges - New Bedford Guide
Massachusetts man who threatened to kill Jews, blow up synagogue, sentenced; faces new charges New Bedford Guide
Published on 15 August 2025 | 1:03 pm
New Bedford Farmer’s Market schedule - The New Bedford Light
New Bedford Farmer’s Market schedule The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:22 pm
Twisted Pine at Narrows - The New Bedford Light
Twisted Pine at Narrows The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:18 pm
Eat Cachupa, Help Cape Verde This Saturday in New Bedford - FUN 107
Eat Cachupa, Help Cape Verde This Saturday in New Bedford FUN 107
Published on 15 August 2025 | 11:43 am
After 3 Crashes in 4 Days, Massachusetts Residents Rally for Safer Streets - Strong Towns
After 3 Crashes in 4 Days, Massachusetts Residents Rally for Safer Streets Strong Towns
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:30 am
Last call for the Donut Factory: Daily promos and countdown celebrations - SouthCoastToday.com
Last call for the Donut Factory: Daily promos and countdown celebrations SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:15 am
New Bedford mother-daughter duo make the city 'a little sweeter' with lemonade truck - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford mother-daughter duo make the city 'a little sweeter' with lemonade truck SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:13 am
One century ago, last whaling vessel returns to Whaling City. Learn about the John R. Manta - SouthCoastToday.com
One century ago, last whaling vessel returns to Whaling City. Learn about the John R. Manta SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:00 am
2025 Summer Sound Series in Downtown New Bedford - The New Bedford Light
2025 Summer Sound Series in Downtown New Bedford The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Second case of West Nile Virus detected in mosquito found in New Bedford - New Bedford Guide
Second case of West Nile Virus detected in mosquito found in New Bedford New Bedford Guide
Published on 14 August 2025 | 10:41 pm
West Nile Virus detected in New Bedford - abc6.com
West Nile Virus detected in New Bedford abc6.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:41 pm
Immigrant advocates cheer New Bedford school committee’s ‘safe zone’ - The Public's Radio
Immigrant advocates cheer New Bedford school committee’s ‘safe zone’ The Public's Radio
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:13 pm
New Bedford Police open downtown satellite station with community beat cop. What to know. - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford Police open downtown satellite station with community beat cop. What to know. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:02 pm
Symphony, seafood, and Shakespeare: Last events of the summer in Greater New Bedford - SouthCoastToday.com
Symphony, seafood, and Shakespeare: Last events of the summer in Greater New Bedford SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
Massachusetts health alert ties rare infection to Buzzards Bay waters - The New Bedford Light
Massachusetts health alert ties rare infection to Buzzards Bay waters The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:43 pm
Breaking down New Bedford’s local campaign contributions - The New Bedford Light
Breaking down New Bedford’s local campaign contributions The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:06 pm
LGBTQ+ advocate Traci Welch: ‘Make it easier for someone else’ - The New Bedford Light
LGBTQ+ advocate Traci Welch: ‘Make it easier for someone else’ The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 August 2025 | 6:31 pm
Senhor da Pedra Feast at Madeira Field - The New Bedford Light
Senhor da Pedra Feast at Madeira Field The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 August 2025 | 6:06 pm
New Bedford Firefighters Raise the Alarm About Lithium-Ion Battery Fires - 105.7 WROR
New Bedford Firefighters Raise the Alarm About Lithium-Ion Battery Fires 105.7 WROR
Published on 14 August 2025 | 4:12 pm
First Friday at Whaling Museum celebrates Cape Verdean heritage - SouthCoastToday.com
First Friday at Whaling Museum celebrates Cape Verdean heritage SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 8:10 am
'Whaleman' statue gets a glow-up. Check out the newly restored New Bedford landmark. - SouthCoastToday.com
'Whaleman' statue gets a glow-up. Check out the newly restored New Bedford landmark. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Do your children go to school in New Bedford? A look at when they head back to class - SouthCoastToday.com
Do your children go to school in New Bedford? A look at when they head back to class SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Local fishermen vie for title of top scallop shucker. A look at contest's legacy, past winners - SouthCoastToday.com
Local fishermen vie for title of top scallop shucker. A look at contest's legacy, past winners SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford public schools declare ICE safety zones - WJAR
New Bedford public schools declare ICE safety zones WJAR
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:39 pm
New Bedford School Committee OKs school ‘safe zone’ resolution aimed at ICE in 4-2 vote - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford School Committee OKs school ‘safe zone’ resolution aimed at ICE in 4-2 vote SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:04 am
Leonard’s Wharf project in New Bedford will add space for offshore wind, fishing vessels - SouthCoastToday.com
Leonard’s Wharf project in New Bedford will add space for offshore wind, fishing vessels SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:02 am
Changes galore: 2025 New Bedford High football schedule - SouthCoastToday.com
Changes galore: 2025 New Bedford High football schedule SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:01 am
Nature Play & Learn: Animal Tracking - The New Bedford Light
Nature Play & Learn: Animal Tracking The New Bedford Light
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:58 am
New Bedford firefighters urge caution as lithium ion battery fires rise - WJAR
New Bedford firefighters urge caution as lithium ion battery fires rise WJAR
Published on 12 August 2025 | 10:14 pm
School Committee passes ‘Safe Zone’ resolution for immigrant students - The New Bedford Light
School Committee passes ‘Safe Zone’ resolution for immigrant students The New Bedford Light
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:52 pm
New Bedford Festival Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’ funny, memorable, acrobatic - The New Bedford Light
New Bedford Festival Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’ funny, memorable, acrobatic The New Bedford Light
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:12 pm
Officers investigated for misconduct collect thousands in pension benefits - The New Bedford Light
Officers investigated for misconduct collect thousands in pension benefits The New Bedford Light
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:59 pm
Judge orders the release of New Bedford’s first confirmed female detainee - The New Bedford Light
Judge orders the release of New Bedford’s first confirmed female detainee The New Bedford Light
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:15 pm
New Bedford man convicted of beating dog with baseball bat - WJAR
New Bedford man convicted of beating dog with baseball bat WJAR
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:25 pm
Mayor Unveils New Bedford’s 2025 Hurricane Plan - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Mayor Unveils New Bedford’s 2025 Hurricane Plan City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
‘We're not disposable': Dozens of New Bedford Market Basket workers off the job - NBC Boston
‘We're not disposable': Dozens of New Bedford Market Basket workers off the job NBC Boston
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford teen among two people killed in I-195 car crash, DA's office says - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford teen among two people killed in I-195 car crash, DA's office says SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford Market Basket suspends 47 immigrants after I-9 audit - The New Bedford Light
New Bedford Market Basket suspends 47 immigrants after I-9 audit The New Bedford Light
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fairhaven Village Militia Evenings at the Fort - The New Bedford Light
Fairhaven Village Militia Evenings at the Fort The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:47 am
Mayor Mitchell Announces Appointment of Jason Thody as Chief of Police - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Mayor Mitchell Announces Appointment of Jason Thody as Chief of Police City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
City of New Bedford Launches “Swap Shop” for Free Exchange of Household Items - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
City of New Bedford Launches “Swap Shop” for Free Exchange of Household Items City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 23 June 2025 | 2:03 pm
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance’s New Bedford Office Moves to New Accessible Location - Mass.gov
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Star Store Building on Path to Redevelopment - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Star Store Building on Path to Redevelopment City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Cape Air Announces Daily Direct Flights Between New Bedford and Boston - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Cape Air Announces Daily Direct Flights Between New Bedford and Boston City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor Mitchell Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Mayor Mitchell Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lafrance Hospitality Proposes New Hotel Near Downtown Station - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Lafrance Hospitality Proposes New Hotel Near Downtown Station City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am