The 15-minute film “Cuffe: Taxed” follows Paul Cuffe and his brother-in-law Michael Wainer as they sail across Nantucket Sound, navigating around a British blockade to deliver supplies in 1778.
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Federal regulations may impact arts programs at UMass Dartmouth
The U.S. Department of Education finalized federal regulations that may affect the arts program’s eligibility for federal student loans. So far the university has not come up with a plan to fight back.
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Escape with Jimmy Buffett to ‘Margaritaville’ at The Z
New Bedford Festival Theatre’s annual summer musical returns to the newly restored Zeiterion on July 17 with Jimmy Buffett’s 2017 musical.
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New YMCA swim program at Taylor Elementary concludes with a splash
Second graders at William Taylor School participated in a pilot swim program at the New Bedford YMCA, where they were taught by YMCA instructors during the school day.
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Licensing Board votes against extending last call, public consumption this summer
The decision is based in part on concern for public safety, lack of police resources and not enough time for public input.
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Annual AHA! Pride Block Party to honor Danny Sallom, who performed as Ultima
The annual AHA! Pride Block Party will feature a drag performance at Steeple Playhouse dedicated to Ultima, a drag queen who passed away earlier this year.
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Carlitos Do Souto’s path from New Bedford to Hollywood
Born in Cabo Verde and a graduate of NBHS, he’s making his mark in Los Angeles with his award-winning film “Radio Sky.”
