Sheriff Heroux Favors Non-Profit Acquisition of Shawmut Diner
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux sees New Bedford's famous Shawmut Diner operating somewhere else, under a local non-profit's ownership.
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Dartmouth Man Pledges $25,000 to Shawmut Diner Rehab
Multiple options are now on the table for the future of the historic Shawmut Diner, including a pledge of money from a Dartmouth man to help to rehabilitate it.
New Bedford Shawmut Diner Donor to Bristol County Sheriff: Use It or Give It Back
The Shawmut Diner, donated to the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth as a training facility for rehabilitating inmates, has sat idle since 2014.
Fall River's Al Mac's Diner Owner Eyes Former Shawmut Diner
Cliff Ponte, owner of Fall River's Al Mac's Diner, said he would offer to buy the Shawmut Diner, formerly of New Bedford, if he can find the land to put it on.
New Bedford's Beloved Shawmut Diner Remains 'In Limbo'
The Shawmut Diner remains on risers at the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth in need of funding to convert it into an inmate training facility.
New Bedford Me & Ed's, Thanks for the Memories [PHIL-OSOPHY]
New Bedford's iconic Me & Ed's Restaurant is closing for good, and Phil Paleologos looks back at fond memories created there over the years.
New Bedford Weekend Nights Aren’t the Same Without the Shawmut Diner
Remembering New Bedford's Shawmut Diner and the late night/early morning breakfasts after a night on the town. Do you have fond memories of late nights gone by?
Dartmouth Greek Orthodox Priest Passes Away [PHIL-OSOPHY]
The Rev. Fr. Constantine Bebis of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Dartmouth has passed away. Phil Paleologos offers a remembrance of his friend and mentor.
Who Should Decide a Name Change? [PHIL-OSOPHY]
Take away those things that separate us.