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Buzzards Bay Sailing
Buzzards Bay Sailing
Buzzards Bay Sailing
Lots of boats are in the water this weekend off Fort Tabor in New Bedford. That's the site of the Buzzards Bay 420 Championships. Hundreds of young boaters are competing for trophies, some from as far away as Chicago, New Orleans and communities up and down the East Coast...
Fort Rodman Hosts Pirates
Fort Rodman Hosts Pirates
Fort Rodman Hosts Pirates
Its a pirate invasion this weekend in New Bedford's South End.  The event runs through Sunday at the Fort Rodman - Fort Tabor complex.  Organizers say its similar to a renaissance fair featuring pirate encampments, displays, and activities for children...
Olympics In New Bedford
Olympics In New Bedford
Olympics In New Bedford
New Bdford's elected officials and the local sailing community are applauding the announcement that Buzzards Bay and New Bedford will host the Olympic sailing event, should Boston be awarded the 2024 Olympics. Boston 2024 C-E-O Richard Davey said the selection of Buzzards Bay was a slam dunk, considering the sailing conditions are among the best in the nation...
Water Mishap Injures Three
Water Mishap Injures Three
Water Mishap Injures Three
New Bedford Police and Fire units responded to Fort Tabor in the South End Sunday evening around 6pm  after a rubber inflatable raft capsized at the end of the a pier near the beach-area. According to District Fire Chief Michael Dandurand, two males were onboard the raft when it overturned, and other boaters came to their rescue...
Museum Reopens
Museum Reopens
Museum Reopens
An insurance mix-up is to blame for the three-week closure of the Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Military Museum. Museum Vice President Bob Bromley says the building that houses the museum also houses the Low Tide Yacht Club, and both organizations have shared insurance policies for a number of years...
Beach Party
Beach Party
Beach Party
The day may have been a little more cloudy than previously predicted, but it didn't stop South Coast residents from flocking to Fort Tabor for a little rest and relaxation at the inaugural Sun of a Beach Festival.
Help For Veterans
Help For Veterans
Help For Veterans
An group called "Dog Tags Navigators" will host a three day event this fall at Fort Tabor that concludes with a health and job fair for veterans. The seven member group is supported by VFW Post 15-31 and Leadership Southcoast. Other events include a salute to 9-11 victims and first responders on September 11th, and a day to assist homeless veterans on September 12th...