New Bedford

Portuguese Navy tall ship Sagres calls at New Bedford Harbor this week. The City of New Bedford's official website announced the visit from the mayor's office, framing it as a nod to the city's Portuguese-American heritage, one of the largest such communities in the country. The trainin…

New Bedford's official website spotlighted the visiting Portuguese tall ship Sagres, framing the call as a showcase moment for the city's waterfront. The city's announcement, posted on newbedford-ma.gov, did not include a berth location, arrival date, or details on public access, leavin…

New Bedford's official website announced the arrival of the Portuguese tall ship Sagres, spotlighting the city's working waterfront. The city posted the news through its official channel, framing the visit as a moment for New Bedford's maritime identity, though further specifics on the …

New Bedford's City Council moves to fill a key vacancy as the Whaling City Festival lights up downtown. The council will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 16, to appoint a temporary City Assessor-at-Large following the June 30 retirement of longtime official Marty Treadup, according…

Whaling City Festival opens downtown for a four-day run of summer festivities in New Bedford. Crews were photographed installing carousel horses and other attractions ahead of Thursday's opening, according to a SouthCoastToday.com photo gallery. Meanwhile, the United Way of Greater New …