The good pirates of the South Coast
The men aboard the Warren saw themselves as patriots, fighting for their new country. To the British ship crews they attacked, they were pirates.
Codfather’s polarizing legacy debated at Whaling Museum talk
Voices from GBH’s “Catching the Codfather” podcast discussed the infamous Carlos Rafael and the challenges fishermen face.
Vineyard Offshore owes $1 million in rent, landlord says in suit
It’s the second financial dispute tied to Vineyard Wind that has recently spilled into public view.
Register for The Chat: The budget crisis in Massachusetts cities and towns
Join Jack Spillane on June 18 at 1 p.m. for a discussion with two experts on how municipal budgets are crafted in Massachusetts and what, if anything, might help the situation.
Cabo Verde’s World Cup debut thrills crowd at New Bedford watch party
For the small island nation, a 0-0 draw with Spain was an unexpected victory. It left New Bedford’s Cabo Verdean spectators shocked, ecstatic and prideful.
Sculptor Eric Lintala romances the steel
Inspired by prehistoric rock art, Lintala goes old school in more ways than one.
Cabo Verde president visits New Bedford on way to World Cup match
President José Maria Neves meets with the Cabo Verdean diaspora to acknowledge their contributions to the city and their importance in the world.
New Bedford-raised Steve Pemberton: From trauma to triumph
He overcame the agonies of a childhood in foster care to advocate and motivate those in similar situations.
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