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Cabo Verde president visits New Bedford on way to World Cup match
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (1143+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The President of Cabo Verde spoke to a crowd of more than 100 people at Morna Lounge and Grill Thursday night as the nation's soccer team prepares for its first ever World Cup matchup." President Jos" Maria Neves told…...
Summer Kickoff at Elizabeth Taber Library
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (36+ words) The New Bedford Light Summer Kickoff at Elizabeth Taber Library Enter the code sent to your email Get the best of The New Bedford Light directly in your email inbox....
Day of Portugal Fall River
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (167+ words) The New Bedford Light Day of Portugal Fall River Day of Portugal Fall River 2026 is set for Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, in Fall River. The three-day celebration features Portuguese music, food, culture, and family activities. Friday night opens with…...
Ink & Identity: Printmaking with Adrian Ti
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (129+ words) is scheduled for Wednesdays, May 27 to June 17" from 5 to 8 p. m. The fee is $250. Master printmaker Adrian Ti" leads the four-week workshop. He's a retired fine arts professor with more than 50 years of experience. Ti's work is displayed in major collections, including…...
Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (101+ words) The New Bedford Light Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p. m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will…...
Dartmouth Public Library Launches New Seed Library
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The…...
New Bedford AHA! Pride Block party to honor Danny Sallom, who performed as Ultima
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (886+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The eighth annual AHA! Pride Block Party is expected to fill the Steeple Playhouse to capacity Thursday, June 11, as drag queens Crystal Diamonds and Phlegm Mignon host a drag show from 6 to 8 p. m." This year's performance is dedicated to…...
State regulators double down on horseshoe crabs
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1282+ words) CHATHAM " At 2 a. m. , the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is shrouded in darkness, save for the headlamps of the two volunteers trudging through the dusky sand. Their mission is simple: count the horseshoe crabs who have gathered at the shoreline to spawn....
M. O. FOOD = L. I. F. E. Food Pantry
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) The New Bedford Light M. O. FOOD = L. I. F. E. Food Pantry The M. O. FOOD = L. I. F. E. Food Pantry, operated by M. O. L. I. F. E. , Inc. , helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and…...
Blue Heron in Flight
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) The New Bedford Light Blue Heron in Flight Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker's style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early…...