City of New Bedford to Honor Life of Congressman John LewisCity of New Bedford to Honor Life of Congressman John LewisThe memorial celebration will be held Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
More Mask Giveaways in New BedfordMore Mask Giveaways in New BedfordMore than 52,000 masks have been distributed free of charge in New Bedford so far.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
Why the Secrecy Surrounding Zoo Takeover? [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]Why the Secrecy Surrounding Zoo Takeover? [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]Guest writer Joyce Rowley wonders why the public is being kept out of the loop with the proposed privatization of the Buttonwood Park Zoo.WBSM StaffWBSM Staff
City Announces Plan to Test Fishing Industry Workers for COVID-19City Announces Plan to Test Fishing Industry Workers for COVID-19The Port of New Bedford has partnered with Southcoast Health to pilot targeted COVID-19 testing for workers in the commercial fishing industry.WBSM StaffWBSM Staff
New Bedford Officials Order Personal Care Businesses to CloseNew Bedford Officials Order Personal Care Businesses to CloseHair salons, barbershops, nail salons, tanning salons, fitness centers, and other personal care businesses must close beginning Monday.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
School System Gets an 'A' on the Coronavirus [OPINION]School System Gets an 'A' on the Coronavirus [OPINION]It is encouraging to see that local school officials are reacting with the right measure of concern and caution without going overboard. Barry RichardBarry Richard
Details Released for New Bedford's Veterans Day ParadeDetails Released for New Bedford's Veterans Day ParadeThe members of New Bedford’s Veterans Advisory Board extend an invitation to area residents to attend New Bedford’s Veterans Day Parade.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
Hazelwood Senior Center Dedicated in Rosemary Tierney’s HonorHazelwood Senior Center Dedicated in Rosemary Tierney’s HonorNew Bedford officials formally dedicated the Hazelwood Senior Center in Mayor Rosemary S. Tierney’s honor on Friday morning.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
New Bedford Awards $82K to 13 Wicked Cool Places ProjectsNew Bedford Awards $82K to 13 Wicked Cool Places ProjectsMayor Jon Mitchell, City officials and members of New Bedford Creative announced Wicked Cool Places grants totaling $82,000 for local arts and culture projects.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
Keep the Artmobile on the Road [TOWNSQURE SUNDAY]Keep the Artmobile on the Road [TOWNSQURE SUNDAY]The museum hopes to raise $10,000 by December 1st to replace a 1995 van. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips