Eric Bosco
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New Bedford, MA, United States
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MassDOT announces full closure of Padanaram Causeway to last until June 2018
DARTMOUTH — Reconstruction of the Padanaram causeway is set to begin next week, resulting in a full closure of the link between the bridge and the → Read More
New Bedford streets lined with classic cars, throwback tunes for '50s Night
NEW BEDFORD — Classic convertibles, high-powered hot rods from the "Happy Days" era, poodle skirts, greased hair, and plenty of fried → Read More
Wasabi in Dartmouth re-opens and is for sale
DARTMOUTH — The neon "open" sign was lit, signalling the once-popular sushi and Chinese restaurant had resolved its litany of health → Read More
Dartmouth police chief's permanent title a 'dream come true'
DARTMOUTH — "There's something to be said about the hometown guy," says Robert Szala, now the permanent chief of the police → Read More
New Bedford holds flag raising ceremony for Cameroonian King
NEW BEDFORD — Central African royalty visited the city Friday, receiving a warm welcome and a flag raising ceremony that symbolized the → Read More
Acushnet's Tyra Pacheco, injured in helicopter crash, in 'good spirits,' improving
John Pacheco says it was "touch and go" for about two weeks in the immediate aftermath of the helicopter crash that critically injured his wife → Read More
New York City kids arrive on SouthCoast for "Fresh Air" and summer fun
NEW BEDFORD — There were backpacks, balloons, welcome signs, and lots of smiles as a busload of kids from New York City arrived for their → Read More
'Catch 'em all': Pokemon Go app sends SouthCoasters out and about in downtown New Bedford
Devin Gonsalves says the first game he remembers playing as a kid was Pokemon. He remembers the trading cards, the hand-held games, and the fun he had → Read More
Future of South Coast Rail unclear after decades of planning
NEW BEDFORD — Imagine being able to hop on the train at a station down the street and get to work, a ball game, a concert in Boston in half → Read More
Family, friends honor 19-year-old shooting victim with vigil in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD — Sabrina DaSilva was remembered as the "life of the party," the kind of woman who brings smiles to the faces of those → Read More
UMass Dartmouth announces new CVPA Dean
DARTMOUTH — Months after the former Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts stepped down from the position following a five-year → Read More
First-year Dartmouth Schools Superintendent 'excelling' at community outreach
DARTMOUTH — Marked by an increase in community and parent outreach, the first year at the helm of the town's school district was a success for → Read More
Straus, Markey make case for Middleboro rail route but others still need convincing
NEW BEDFORD — Transportation Committee co-Chairman William M. Straus and state Rep. Christopher Markey said lawmakers owe it to the residents → Read More
Freetown Firefighter terminated after racist Facebook rant about Assonet house party
FREETOWN — A Freetown call firefighter has been removed from the force after the fire chief was alerted to a racist rant he made about an → Read More
Rollovers in both directions cause hours of delay on Route 18 in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD — Just in time for rush hour, Route 18 southbound was shut down after a semi-trailer rollover and then the opposite northbound → Read More
Sid Wainer & Sons gets state grant for workforce training, job creation
NEW BEDFORD — The specialty foods distributor, wholesaler, gourmet food outlet and retailer that has become a staple in the city will be able → Read More
South Coast Rail, Middleboro tie-in, could be on state agenda
State officials have the long-delayed South Coast Rail project on the front burner amid speculation they may be considering an alternative tie-in to the → Read More
Carnival sets up at Dartmouth Mall to kick off summer family fun
DARTMOUTH — Get ready for cotton candy, Ferris wheel rides, and some good family fun — the carnival is coming to town to kick off summer.Starting tonight, June 22 through June 25, the summer carnival will be set up at in the Dartmouth Mall parking lot near Sears Auto Center. Wednesday through Friday, the carnival will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.And it is… → Read More
Buzzards Bay Coalition considers options to address Horseshoe Mill in Wareham
WAREHAM — The Weweantic River, located at the head of Buzzards Bay, is home to the most diverse fish species found in the bay but a crumbling → Read More
First stand-alone Starbucks opens on Route 6 in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH — Just in time for heat waves and the iced coffee craze they bring, the town's first freestanding Starbucks had its grand opening on Route 6. The world-famous brand opened a shop Thursday at 435 State Road, in the newly constructed Hannoush Jewelers plaza, complete with a drive-thru and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.And SouthCoast coffee lovers welcomed the iconic chain with… → Read More