New Bedford Whaling Ship's Daring Rescue MissionNew Bedford Whaling Ship's Daring Rescue MissionIn 1876, the New Bedford whaling ship Catalpa sailed to western Australia and took part in the rescue of six Irish prisoners.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
SMEC: 50 Years of Special Education ProgramsSMEC: 50 Years of Special Education ProgramsSMEC provides services to more than 700 disabled students and adults in Greater New Bedford and Fall River.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
New Bedford Film Festival Returns April 10-13New Bedford Film Festival Returns April 10-13The New Bedford Film Festival will feature 98 films selected for screening during the four-day festival, including 18 submitted by local filmmakers.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
KDC's Night of Impact Is April 11 in AcushnetKDC's Night of Impact Is April 11 in AcushnetKDC in New Bedford has been working with developmentally challenged children, adults and their families for more than 50 years.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
Lease Vote, New Exhibits on Tap at Dartmouth Cultural CenterLease Vote, New Exhibits on Tap at Dartmouth Cultural CenterDartmouth Cultural Center President Pauline Santos is hoping the spring Town Meeting will approve a new lease for up to 30 years.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
A Fundraiser for Mercy Meals and MoreA Fundraiser for Mercy Meals and MoreNew Bedford's Mercy Meals and More is holding its annual comedy show fundraiser on April 4 to benefit its work helping the homeless.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
A Look at Renovations at the ZeiterionA Look at Renovations at the ZeiterionNew Bedford's Zeiterion PAC President and CEO Rosemary Gill expects that by April or May, renovations will be 60 percent complete. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
Taunton Benefit Concert to Remember Zachary CordeiroTaunton Benefit Concert to Remember Zachary Cordeiro10-year-old Zachary Cordeiro passed away from a heart ailment back in December and local musician Glen Nunes is putting together a benefit in Taunton.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
Update on New Bedford Cape Verdean Cultural Center Update on New Bedford Cape Verdean Cultural Center New Bedford's Cape Verdean Association received some help when it joined forces with WHALE to preserve the 100-year old Strand Theatre building. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
New Videos Highlight New Bedford Fishing Heritage CenterNew Videos Highlight New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center'Catch the Tradition,' a series of promotional videos touting the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and the fishing industry, are now finished. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips