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Grant Will Help Restoration
Grant Will Help Restoration
Grant Will Help Restoration
The largest painting in the country will be getting some much needed preservation. The Whaling Museum has received a $50,000 grant to restore the Purrington-Russel Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage Round the World through the National Park Service's Maritime Heritage Program.
Three Million Whales Killed
Three Million Whales Killed
Three Million Whales Killed
Two scientists for NOAA Fisheries and a Science Director for the New Bedford Whaling Museum have worked together to determine the number of whales killed during industrial whale hunts in the 20th century. The Whaling Museum's Robert Rocha says the number is a staggering three million...
Ambassador Visits
Ambassador Visits
Ambassador Visits
The U.S.Ambassador to Iceland says there are ways institutions here can benefit from working with entities in Iceland. Robert Barber says UMass Dartmouth and New Bedford's fishing industry might benefit from working with the IOC, the Iceland Ocean Cluster, which is looking to use 100% of fish to create valuable products...
Moby Dick Marathon
Moby Dick Marathon
Moby Dick Marathon
An historic claim to fame for New Bedford was relived over the weekend through the Moby Dick Marathon. The epic novel by Herman Melville endured it's 19th annual readthrough at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, with readers like City Councilor Joseph Lopes trudging through nearly 25 hours of text...
$160K For NB
$160K For NB
$160K For NB
Over $160,000 in state grant money will be flowing into downtown New Bedford. The grants are being awarded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and were announced by State Representative Antonio Cabral. New Bedford’s nonprofit grant awards include: $33,750 for AHA ... Read More ...
Pops In New Bedford?
Pops In New Bedford?
Pops In New Bedford?
One of the nation's premiere orchestras could soon be performing in New Bedford. As part of an economic development bill, State Senator Mark Montigny has introduced provisions that would make funding possible for the famed Boston Pops Orchestra to play in the Whaling City ...
New School Stages Lottery
New School Stages Lottery
New School Stages Lottery
Over 100 students were selected to attend the newest charter school to open up in New Bedford. Officials of the City on a Hill Charter School pulled the names of 128 8th-graders Thursday afternoon during an admission lottery at the Whaling Museum...

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