Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 499 recognized the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War Saturday with a ceremony at Fort Taber/Fort Rodman.
New Bedford officials and other notables are pushing hard to pass the Community Preservation Act in the city. The proposal would tax property owners 1.5% on their properties assessed value above the first $100,000.
With Fort Taber as a backdrop, Lee Blake, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Act for New Bedford, says there are a slew of projects that can benefit from the CPA...
Writer, producer and television personality Jeff Belanger joined the Saturday Morning with Tim Weisberg program to discuss his latest edition of New England Legends, the PBS series that explores some of the creepy history and lore of the region...
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...
The search for a missing adolescent in waters off Fort Taber has been suspended, pending further developments.
The search began Saturday afternoon when an adult reported seeing a boy, about 12 or 13 years old, jump into the water from a fishing pier and never resurface...
Over $88 million in earmarks is included for New Bedford as part of an environmental bond bill. State Representative Antonio Cabral says the bill passed the house Thursday night, and now heads to the Governor's desk.
This week the full Legislature voted to retain these authorizations:
-$35 million for dredging New Bedford Harbor;
-$4...
A couple of clouds and some passing showers didn't keep SouthCoast residents from enjoying New Bedford's inaugural Sun of a Beach Festival at Fort Rodman this past Saturday.
Residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with island music, cold brews, and plenty of food and fun...
If your one of the hundreds of people planning on going to Sun of a Beach next weekend, here’s the schedule for Saturday. Times may vary a few minutes here and there so make sure you get there early and don't miss your favorites!
1:15p - PARKING & SHUTTLES: Parking lots will open and the shuttles will begin running shortly thereafter. ...
Bicyclists in New Bedford have something to celebrate. Thanks to the generosity of a local business owner, the city has installed a cycle aid station, with another being planned.
Kim Camara, owner of Yesteryear Cyclery on Hathaway Road, donated the stations...