The small island nation evened the score twice against the three-time FIFA champions in a contest that kept New Bedford on the edge of its seat for two hours.
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Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inHistory
New Bedford has embraced the ‘tired, poor, huddled masses’ throughout its history
Immigrants fleeing famine, natural disasters, civil wars and other terrors have found a home in the arms of this historically diverse city.
Posted inCommunity
Cooling New Bedford’s hottest spots
The city has immediate answers to summer heat — library cooling centers and splash pads. It’s also building for the future, to cool off hot spots.
Posted inArts and Culture
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.
Posted inStatehouse
Mass. House passes bill safeguarding libraries from book bans
The bill would require all school libraries and public libraries in the state to adopt rules for handling book challenges.
Posted inHousing
Rent control question disqualified from November ballot
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the initiative petition seeking to impose statewide rent control “impermissibly” relates to religion and religious institutions.
Posted inEnvironment
The bugs that make you allergic to meat are spreading across Mass.
Lone star ticks have overrun Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and have recently been found in Bristol County. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Posted inEnvironment
El Niño summer could yield fewer storms, but experts urge caution
There are typically fewer tropical storms and hurricanes forming over the Atlantic in an El Niño year, but experts still warn coastal residents to have a plan in case of an emergency.
Posted inCity Hall
Councilors on the budget: Everything is on the cutting board
Whether it’s the mayor’s chief of staff positions, the city’s travel budget or pay cuts, councilors weigh in on the tough choices needed to balance the budget.