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1 day ago | 
southcoasttoday.com | Faith Harrington
Women supporting each other is a powerful force that can create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Women United, an initiative through United Way of Greater New Bedford, is a prime example of what can happen when individuals work collectively to empower other women. Making lasting changes in their community, these women have created a network that raises funds for education, action, and philanthropy — all meant to give strength to women who need it most.
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1 day ago | 
heraldnews.com | Faith Harrington
The temperature has been steadily rising, with sunny days beginning to outnumber rainy days. As the days get longer and nights get warmer, life inevitably gets busier, adding the constant "what's for dinner?" dilemma to your plate. It's exhausting, and there often isn't enough time in the day to plan a well-rounded meal. Thankfully, the local food scene has a fleet of multicultural food trucks to make life easier — well, at least dinner.
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1 day ago | 
tauntongazette.com | Faith Harrington
The temperature has been steadily rising, with sunny days beginning to outnumber rainy days. As the days get longer and nights get warmer, life inevitably gets busier, adding the constant "what's for dinner?" dilemma to your plate. It's exhausting, and there often isn't enough time in the day to plan a well-rounded meal. Thankfully, the local food scene has a fleet of multicultural food trucks to make life easier — well, at least dinner.
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2 days ago | 
southcoasttoday.com | Faith Harrington
NEW BEDFORD — Oysterfest is returning to New Bedford. After the resounding success of last year, the second annual New Bedford Oysterfest is happening at Cisco Brewers on June 7. This highly anticipated event sold out quickly last year and is expected to do the same this year. “Oysterfest is a perfect addition to New Bedford’s summer calendar,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a press release.
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3 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Faith Harrington
Nothing hits your senses quite like the enchanting smell of a paperback book. This sweet smell, with a hint of vanilla and an underlying aroma of coffee beans, is actually called bibliosmia. It is caused by the chemical breakdown of compounds within the paper, evoking a sense of nostalgia for all those entering a bookstore. Although there has been an uptick in Kindle readers, many diehard readers still crave the smell and feel of a book in their hands as they journey into their next adventure.
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Faith Harrington
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. The vacant Kempton and Taylor elementary schools attracted a host of visitors who were there to determine whether the structures could be rehabilitated for housing. The city published requests for proposals from developers, and the tours were designed to let interested parties look inside and judge for themselves whether it was feasible and what the cost would be.
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1 week ago | 
southcoasttoday.com | Faith Harrington
A home in Bristol County surrendered 44 rabbits found in unsanitary conditions. The rabbits are being adopted by MSPCA-Angell. The MSPCA-Angell is seeking adopters for dozens of rabbits rescued from a home in Bristol County. According to the MSPCA-Angell, 44 rabbits were surrendered by their former owner on April 9. Animal cruelty charges against the owner are pending, as the rabbits were found in unsanitary conditions. The rabbits are of various ages, with the youngest being 8 weeks old.
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1 week ago | 
heraldnews.com | Faith Harrington
Show Caption Hide Caption When was ice cream invented? It's more complicated than you think. The origins of ice cream are surprisingly mysterious. Here's what to know about the dessert's history. The Tour de Creme bike ride is coming this June. There are 3 ride lengths, each with beautiful views and multiple stops at local ice cream shops for a fuel-up. Registration is open until May 26. You’ve heard of the Tour de France, but have you heard of the Tour de Creme?
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1 week ago | 
southcoasttoday.com | Faith Harrington
Show Caption Hide Caption When was ice cream invented? It's more complicated than you think. The origins of ice cream are surprisingly mysterious. Here's what to know about the dessert's history. The Tour de Creme bike ride is coming this June. There are 3 ride lengths, each with beautiful views and multiple stops at local ice cream shops for a fuel-up. Registration is open until May 26. You’ve heard of the Tour de France, but have you heard of the Tour de Creme?
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1 week ago | 
southcoasttoday.com | Faith Harrington
NEW BEDFORD — A lucky customer in New Bedford recently made a brief stop at a convenience store and left with a winning ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Phillip Medeiros of New Bedford, a Fall River native, has won a $1 million prize on an instant ticket game. The $1M prize was from the “$4,000,000 Gold 50X" instant scratch ticket. This $10 ticket has five $1 million prizes and two $4 million grand prizes left to claim.
