Cape Cod Baseball League returns to New Bedford

New Bedford, Massachusetts - Mayor Scott W. Lang’s office has announced the City of New Bedford will welcome the return of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) this summer season as league teams will play two regular season games at Paul Walsh Field located in the New Bedford High School Athletic Field Complex. The Orleans Cardinals will play the Wareham Gatemen in the first game on Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 6:30PM and the Wareham Gatemen will face the Bourne Braves at the second game scheduled for Friday, July 11th, at 7:00PM. Admission is free to both games, however donations in support of the league  [read more]

 Economic development partnership helps city workers reach jobs on the Vineyard

Seasonal workers for Island hotel and restaurant businesses could be arriving by ferry from New Bedford through an organized program within the next few weeks.
And a second proposed program, which would tap federal grant money, could be flying workers from New Bedford to the Island next summer, said Nancy Gardella, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.

Speaking before a public hearing held yesterday in Edgartown by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development  [read more]

 Massachusetts looks forward as world leader in life science research

BOSTON — The life sciences bill that Gov. Deval Patrick could sign soon includes UMass Dartmouth as a possible site for a scientific research center.

The bill, designed to make Massachusetts a world leader in life sciences, won the backing of a key committee on Tuesday and could land on Patrick's desk by the end of the week.

"People who have been involved in fashioning the legislation, such as (Rep.) Michael Rodrigues  [read more]

 City waterfront economy to gain from possible state allocation

NEW BEDFORD — State funding to provide a $25 million face-lift to transform the downtown waterfront around State Pier into a tourist-friendly destination was proposed Wednesday by Sen. Mark C. W. Montigny.

Attractions could include restaurants, a fish market, public recreation and other facilities.

Sen. Montigny said he envisions the already planned transformation of Route 18/JFK Memorial Highway as a pedestrian-friendly link to boost the city's  [read more]

 New Bedford fishing commerce to benefit from Governor’s program

BOSTON -- Governor Deval Patrick today announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved the state’s plan to distribute $13.4 million in federal disaster relief to the Commonwealth’s struggling commercial groundfish fleet – delivering aid to fishermen harmed by federal restrictions on groundfish harvesting by the end of August. 

The Patrick Administration estimated regional economic losses of $22 million due to federal regulatory restrictions on groundfishing. After the federal government [read more]

 New Bedford Symphony highlighted on National Public Radio
(Listen to this heartwarming story!)

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Music in the Morning school program was featured on WGBH radio broadcast of NPR’s Morning Edition and All things Considered. The story is heartwarming and highlights the soothing impact of the morning music and the long lasting influence the NBSO program has on an elementary school in New Bedford. Hathaway School principal Dennis Winn calls it the ‘5-5-5’ program -- five minutes for five days for five years. Students offer their insights and true sense of appreciation and curiosity.  [read more]

 New Bedford famous spot highlighted

If skyrocketing gas prices have you rethinking your summer travel plans, why not explore a gem in your own back yard?

Take the New Bedford Whaling Museum, for example.

"We're the world's premier whaling museum," said Karen Allen, director of programs and operations, who is hoping the high cost of travel will get more local visitors to stop in this year [read more]

 Keep America Beautiful speaker featured at Operation Clean Sweep community meeting

A community meeting of Operation Clean Sweep on June 19 from 2-4 at the Corson Maritime Learning Center will feature remarks by April Buther, Director of Affiliate Services for Keep America Beautiful.

Operation Clean Sweep, an all volunteer anti-litter campaign, was formed in early 2006 as a result of citizen concern for the amount of trash and litter throughout New Bedford. Not only is the committee active in the beautification of the city, it has a long lasting economic impact. Key to developing the economy of the city through job creation  [read more]