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New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
New Bedford News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping New Bedford and Massachusetts' South Coast. From local government and business developments to the fishing industry, offshore wind, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, and community events across Bristol County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of New England's most…
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Cuffe: Taxed Short Film Premiere | New Bedford News
A new short film, “Cuffe: Taxed,” is set to drop soon, spotlighting Paul Cuffe — a Black Wampanoag sea merchant, abolitionist, and one of the wealthiest Black…
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Carl Simmons and the Absurd History of New Bedford | New Bedford News
Carl Simmons turns local history into wild, whimsical art—think floating brothels and inventor mishaps—with installations that blend found objects, film noir…
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Grace Marshall Brings Music to New Bedford | New Bedford News
Grace Marshall is bringing her uplifting, genre-blending live music to Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar on August 9th, from 4 PM to 7 PM — where she turns the crowd…
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Sound Legacy Honors Carlton Pina | New Bedford News
Sound Legacy: Remembering Carlton Pina brought the community together for a heartfelt tribute on August 9th, featuring soulful performances by Angella…
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Brandt Taylor Band Live in New Bedford | New Bedford News
Get ready for some fiery blues and roots rock in New Bedford—Brandt Taylor Band takes the stage at Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar on August 9th, from noon to…
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Make Your Own Accordion Book | New Bedford News
Craft your own stunning accordion-style book at this hands-on workshop on August 9th—perfect for artists, writers, and creatives craving a unique, tactile…
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No Rulz Reimagined with Gretchen Shellman | New Bedford News
No Rulz, formerly Of Like Mindz, just leveled up with powerhouse vocalist Gretchen Shellman—ex-Hyper Drive—bringing raw energy to their live show at the…
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KCOR Rocks Knuckle Heads | New Bedford News
KCOR rocked Knuckle Heads on August 8th, channeling nineties hits, early 2000s anthems, and modern rock classics in a high-energy night that brought fans back…
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Michelle Saylor Live in New Bedford | New Bedford News
Michelle Saylor’s soulful blend of country, blues, bluegrass, and folk is hitting streaming platforms with her new album “Hit the Creek,” and she’s bringing…
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Felix Brown Band Live at Cisco Brewers | New Bedford News
Get ready to dance under the stars as the Felix Brown Band takes the stage at Cisco Brewers on August 8th, blending rock, blues, R&B, jazz, and funk into a…
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Ambrosia Salad: Art That Breathes With Nature | New Bedford News
Get ready to experience art that literally grows with the garden—“ambrosia/salad” drops August 8th at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, blending site-specific…
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Different StrokeZ Bring Dancefloor Energy to Cisco Brewers | New Bedford News
Get ready to move your feet—Boston’s eclectic band Different StrokeZ dropped a high-energy, genre-bending set at Cisco Brewers in New Bedford, blending R&B…
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I AM Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation Made Easy | New Bedford News
Unlock inner peace without the meditation struggle—join I AM Yoga Nidra, an ancient guided relaxation practice perfect for beginners. On August 8th from 10:30…
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Adult Art Retreat at Blazing Saddles Farm | New Bedford News
Unplug, unwind, and unleash your creativity at K&A Creations’ adult art retreat on August 8th at Blazing Saddles Farm—where painting, yoga, journaling, and…
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No Filter Brings the Party to Oriental Pearl | New Bedford News
Get ready to dance like nobody’s watching—No Filter, the Rhode Island party band spinning eighties vibes to today’s hits, takes the stage at Oriental Pearl…
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Time Warp Band Rocks New Bedford | New Bedford News
Time Warp Band Rocks New Bedford | New Bedford News
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Fridays Booked Solid Next Year | New Bedford News
Get ready for nonstop action—every single Friday from August 2026 through January 2027 is packed with events, creating a relentless rhythm of activity that…
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24 Fridays. One Year. What’s Next? | New Bedford News
Get ready to mark your calendars—24 Friday events are locked in, stretching from August 2026 through January 2027. This isn’t just a schedule; it’s a…
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Metal Godz Tribute Night at The Vault | New Bedford News
Headbangers, get ready—Metal Godz are dropping legendary sets from Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax at The Vault Music Hall on Friday, August 7th. Kick…
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Make Your Own Faux Agate Coasters | New Bedford News
Get ready to craft your own faux agate coasters with resin at this hands-on workshop on August 7th from 6 to 8 PM at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural…
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Booze Rooster at Bittersweet Farm | New Bedford News
Booze Rooster, the Rhode Island duo blending decades of sound, lit up Bittersweet Farm’s August 7th evening with soulful tunes and effortless charm—just…
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10 Friday Events Rolling Out in 2026 | New Bedford News
Get ready for a year of Friday fun — ten major events are rolling out across 2026, hitting every other Friday from August through December. Kick off with…
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Grandparent Scam Alert and Bike Theft | New Bedford News
Grandparents are being targeted in a slick new scam where fraudsters pretend a grandchild is in jail and needs bail money—then pressure victims to withdraw…
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Grandparent Scam Alert and Bike Theft | New Bedford News
Grandparents are being targeted in a slick new scam where fraudsters pretend a grandchild is in jail and needs bail money—then pressure victims to withdraw…
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Hartwell Forest Gets New Boardwalk | New Bedford News
Hartwell Town Forest just got a game-changing upgrade with a brand-new 650-foot boardwalk and bridge, finally connecting the north and south sides of the…
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Fisherman Swallowed by Whale Documentary | New Bedford News
Get ready for a jaw-dropping true story: a fisherman actually got swallowed by a whale—yes, really. The award-winning documentary “In the Whale” will screen at…
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Bedford Fire Station Overnight Work | New Bedford News
New Bedford Fire Station is getting essential overnight upgrades from August 10–12, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., to minimize daytime traffic disruption. Drivers…
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Write-In Win to State Seat | New Bedford News
In 2012, when no one ran for the 21st Middlesex District Democratic nomination, Bedford lawyer Ken Gordon stepped in as a write-in candidate—and won. With…
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Make Paper Flower Cards This Thursday | New Bedford News
Make Paper Flower Cards This Thursday | New Bedford News
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Join Book Club & Win Prizes | New Bedford News
Join the Mattapoisett Library’s Summer Reading Book Club this Friday, August 7th at 3:30 PM for a lively discussion of “Sometimes the Girl”—plus raffle tickets…
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Escape the Box Comedy Night Birthday Bash | New Bedford News
Celebrate a birthday with laughs at Escape the Box Comedy Night at the Lighthouse Tavern in New Bedford! Hosted by Alex Joseph Pires, headlined by Annie…
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Bayside Lounge Trivia & Karaoke Thursdays | New Bedford News
Bayside Lounge is turning up the heat on Thursday nights with a new weekly trivia and karaoke bash, teaming up with Wicked Weezy for nonstop fun starting at 7…
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Ash Street Jail Overwhelmed | New Bedford News
Ash Street Jail’s refusal rate has skyrocketed from 32 in 2022 to 135 in 2025, turning away arrestees for medical emergencies, mental health crises, and unmet…
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Fawn Lake Closed This Friday | New Bedford News
Fawn Lake is closed this Friday, August 7th, as crews spray herbicides to manage aquatic plants — part of a long-planned community preservation effort. Signs…
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Art Students Face Federal Aid Crisis | New Bedford News
New federal rules threaten art programs nationwide, with UMass Dartmouth already flagged for failing to meet graduate earnings benchmarks—potentially cutting…
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A Life of Love and Earthly Purpose | New Bedford News
A gentle soul with a big heart, Michael Todd Larimore passed away at 48, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering love for his family. A…
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Bedford Page Road Property Hearing | New Bedford News
Bedford’s Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public hearing on August 12, 2026, at 6 PM to discuss tearing down an old home at 102 Page Road and…
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Bedford Wetlands Monitoring Wells Hearing | New Bedford News
Bedford Wetlands Monitoring Wells Hearing | New Bedford News
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Bedford Fence Hearing Alert | New Bedford News
A fence proposal at 49 Winterberry Way in Bedford, MA, is set to face public scrutiny under the Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaw—join the virtual…
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Bedford Wetlands Proposal Under Review | New Bedford News
A backyard upgrade proposal at 18 Roberts Drive in Bedford, MA—featuring a patio, barrel sauna, and cold plunge tub—is under review by the Conservation…
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Bedford’s Weekend Picks Before Aug 9 | New Bedford News
Bedford’s got a packed week ahead—art, music, movies, and history await! Through August ninth, dive into Coco McCabe and Sand T Kalloch’s “Elements” exhibit at…
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Solo Circumnavigation in 271 Days | New Bedford News
Captain Jerome Rand just completed an insane solo circumnavigation—271 days, 30,000 miles, zero land in sight—on his boat, the Mighty Sparrow. He braved…
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TPS Ends for Haitians, Fear Mounts | New Bedford News
The Supreme Court’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is already unraveling lives—pastors are handing out utility bills, families are too…
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Chris Cooper and Ben Shattuck Discuss The History of Sound | New Bedford News
Academy Award winner Chris Cooper joins author Ben Shattuck and GBH’s Jared Bowen for an electrifying post-screening talk about the critically acclaimed film…
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Zeiterion Screens 'History of Sound' | New Bedford News
Zeiterion Screens 'History of Sound' | New Bedford News
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Beth Gallant: A Life of Independence and Horses | New Bedford News
Beth Gallant, a vibrant force of nature who died at 80, lived boldly—riding horses, tinkering with electronics at giants like Lockheed Martin, and laughing her…
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Massachusetts Passes Historic Immigrant Protection Law | New Bedford News
Governor Maura Healey just signed the nation’s strongest state-level immigrant protection law, the PROTECT Act, which immediately bans civil immigration…
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Bedford Weighs E-Bike Rules | New Bedford News
Most Bedford residents now feel more informed about e-bikes after reading up, with 73% pushing for the strictest state-allowed rules—driven by concerns over…
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Half of MA Nursing Homes Understaffed | New Bedford News
Half of Massachusetts nursing homes are dangerously understaffed, with federal data revealing over 50% failing to meet state minimum staffing requirements —…
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Zeiterion Revival Boosts Downtown Dining | New Bedford News
The Zeiterion Theater’s $37 million makeover has sparked a downtown revival, turning the historic venue into a bustling community hub—and local restaurants are…
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Teen Junk Journal Workshop at Mattapoisett Library | New Bedford News
Teens in grades 6-12, get ready to unleash your creativity at the Mattapoisett Library’s free vintage card catalog junk journal workshop on Wednesday, August…
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Ben Shattuck at 45 Years of Spinner | New Bedford News
Spinner Publications turns 45 with a literary soirée: Ben Shattuck drops wisdom on his haunting new story collection, “The History of Sound,” at the Wamsutta…
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BEST PTO Making Real Impact at Local Schools | New Bedford News
BEST PTO is turning up the heat for kids at Davis and Lane schools with big, meaningful programs that boost learning and build community—think pen pals across…
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Free Linocut Workshop at UMass Dartmouth | New Bedford News
Get your hands dirty and carve your creativity at UMass Dartmouth’s free linocut printmaking workshop on August 5th from 3 to 5 PM. Learn the art of block…
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Build Cars & Watch Movies at Library | New Bedford News
Tiny tots ages one to three get ready for a wild ride at the Mattapoisett Library’s drive-in movie event—where they’ll build their own cardboard box cars…
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Hawthorn Medical Data Breach Exposed | New Bedford News
Hawthorn Medical Associates suffered a massive data breach exposing over 290,000 Massachusetts residents’ sensitive info—including Social Security numbers…
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Markey vs Moulton Debate Escalates | New Bedford News
The Massachusetts Senate race just got spicy as Ed Markey and Seth Moulton clashed in a fiery debate, with Epstein allegations sparking outrage, campaign money…
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Cyclist Collides with Car at Page and Wilson | New Bedford News
A cyclist suffered a concussion, a deep cut on his shoulder, and multiple bruises after a collision with a car at the intersection of Page and Wilson roads on…
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New Bedford’s Big Changes Ahead | New Bedford News
New Bedford braces for change as federal election monitors arrive, sparking fresh debate on election integrity. Meanwhile, rising homelessness in Custom House…
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Bedford Fire Dept: 63 Calls in a Week | New Bedford News
The Bedford Fire Department kept a relentless pace this week, tackling 63 calls—from medical emergencies like falls and breathing issues to quirky rescues like…