Honoring Moby Dick and the Arts [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The New Bedford event will start on July 3 and end on August 1, Herman Melville's birthday.
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New Bedford's Odd Connection to Starbucks Coffee [OPINION]
New Bedford is the city most associated with Melville's 'Moby-Dick,' which played an important role in naming Starbucks, yet we do not have a Starbucks in New Bedford.
Moby Dick Reading Marathon Returns to Whaling Museum in January
The Whaling Museum's annual readathon turns 25 in 2021.
New Bedford Whaling Museum Launches 23rd Annual Moby Dick Marathon
The festival features an epic reading of Herman Melville's famous novel.
Moby-Dick Readathon Coming to New Bedford Whaling Museum
One of the world’s best known live readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel 'Moby-Dick' returns to the New Bedford Whaling Museum on January 4-6.
Body Found at Marina ID'd as Dedham Man
Authorities have identified the body of a man who was found underwater at a Fairhaven marina earlier this week.
Massachusetts 'Whale Trail' to Run from New Bedford to Berkshires
The state Office of Travel and Tourism says a map debuting Monday will include locations across the state with noteworthy connections to the majestic marine mammals.
Police: Homeless Man Breaks into New Bedford Bar, Steals Booze
New Bedford Police have arrested a homeless man after he allegedly broke into a downtown restaurant and stole liquor.
Searching For Ye Oldest Tavern Locally
I was reading a Boston Globe article about three different establishments laying claim to being the oldest bar in Boston, and it got me thinking about the same question on the South Coast.
After all, in an area where the Quakers had a stronghold, it would be interesting to find out if Abe Lincoln, Nathaniel Hawthorne or Herman Melville drank here...
Moby Dick Marathon Returns To New Bedford For 21st Year From Jan. 6-8
From Jan. 6 to 8, the Moby Dick Marathon will return for its 21st year at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.