New Bedford principals, American Cruise Lines, fatal car crash: New Bedford top stories
New Bedford Public Schools' new central kitchen — named the Culinary and Nutrition Center — at 453 North St., officially opened this week. The state-of-the-art kitchen will serve about 15,000 students during the school year, including some at charter and parochial schools, as well as local youth programming at places like the YMCA.
The U.S. Coast Guard is considering removing navigational buoys off the coast of southeastern Massachusetts, citing modern navigation technology. Local officials and harbormasters oppose the removal, arguing that buoys provide crucial visual confirmation, especially for recreational boaters and in areas with unreliable cell service.
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In the 2025-2026 school year, four of New Bedford Public Schools' elementary schools will have new building leadership. There are incoming principals for Rodman, Gomes, Carney Academy and Jacobs elementary schools.
The Standard-Times recently met with Jacell Suarez, Rodman Elementary School; Martin Quirk, Gomes Elementary School; Brian Coon, Jacobs Elementary School; and Andrea Abreu, Carney Academy Elementary School.
Get to know them: Four New Bedford elementary schools are getting new principals.
American Cruise Lines first docked in New Bedford about a quarter-century ago so patrons could soak up local history and culture along with the summer sun.
This year, American Cruise Lines is expected to make more than 50 stops in New Bedford as part of its New England Islands and Cape Codder cruises, up from 36 trips in 2024 and 25 stops in 2023.
How much does a New England trip cost? American Cruise Lines expands stops in New Bedford.
A 41-year-old New Bedford man was killed in a two-car motor vehicle crash on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge.
At approximately 11 a.m. July 2, New Bedford Police and EMS received a 911 call regarding a serious motor vehicle crash on the bridge, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.
One of the drivers was identified as 41-year-old Gregory Crook McGuire of New Bedford. Crook McGuire was transported to St. Luke's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge crash: 41-year-old New Bedford man killed
The Whaling City Festival is ready to kick off another season of celebrating New Bedford. From July 10 to 13, Buttonwood Park will feature carnival rides, tons of food stands and plenty of activities for the whole family.
The four-day event features a carnival by Fiesta Shows, LivePro Wrestling by New England Ring Gladiators, food vendors, retail vendors, arts and crafts vendors and on July 13 the ever-popular Car Show presented by Showoff Showboards.
Here's what to expect: Whaling City Festival in New Bedford returns July 10.
The plans for New Bedford State Pier's redevelopment continue to be a work in progress, but it would appear the Cuttyhunk Ferry will remain, come heck or high water.
That was a relief to most of the audience who attended MassDevelopment's public meeting on July 1 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum Auditorium to present a draft study of possible State Pier tenants in the future.
Cuttyhunk Ferry staying put: New Bedford State Pier plans still taking shape
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