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Latin American Flag Raising Held in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:00:55 +0000

The Latin American community was well represented in New Bedford last night, with a flag raising ceremony held outside of City Hall.

Flags representing 22 different Latin American nations were displayed by youngsters, as members of the Latin American community spoke of their nations and their contributions to New Bedford

New Bedford Commemorates 9/11

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:51:22 +0000

This year's remembrance of September 11th, 2001 served as a call to community volunteerism in New Bedford.

City and State officials gathered in front of City Hall today, before a sizeable crowd, recalling the events of that day and the aftermath that has transformed the nation

Disabled Veterans Raise Flags for 9/11 Victims

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:10:26 +0000

Local disabled veterans raised flags today in remebrance of those who perished in the 9/11 attacks eleven years ago, and those who have served overseas since that fateful day.
The disabled vets gathered on Willis Street in New Bedford to raise the flags, holding prayers, moments of silence, and singing songs honoring all those involved in the War on Terror