Whistle Bottle Company, 1923 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Shorpy. One of the more popular “Who Remembers…?” articles we share is the one on Virginia Dare. I think that one of the reasons people are so fond of it is that for many it’s something within their or our memory. …
Read More »Popular West Island 5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Mile Fun Run now in its fifth year!
I can’t recall a time in my life when 5K competitions have been so popular. Once relegated to the serious competitor or athlete, they have become “mainstream” in the sense that average Joe’s participate in them on a regular basis. Since completing one is within reach of most people, it …
Read More »Affordable, family oriented “All Friends Smokehouse” pairs genuine barbecue with a selection of burgers, salads, smokehouse dogs and desserts
Mouth-watering, slow cooked, juicy, packed with flavor ribs. Monster burgers, hand cut French Fries, homemade corn bread, grilled corn and all the fixings. Homemade soups and chili, smokehouse dogs, and southern fried chicken. These things are regularly offered at All Friends Smokehouse in Dartmouth, but you’d be gravely mistaken to …
Read More »Historic Perspectives: The Great September Gale of 1815 that decimated greater New Bedford
We often think of hurricanes as a modern phenomenon. In fact, we associate natural disasters of all sorts to be a modern development, especially in light of global climate change. At one point tsunamis that wiped out entire cities and were responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of …
Read More »Alden Autism Consulting seeks to foster understanding and tolerance as well as offer tools for those affected by Autism
“The FOCUS should be teaching people with autism to ADAPT to the social world around them, while still retaining the essence of WHO THEY ARE, including their autism. ” – Dr. Temple Grandin. Autism is a word that many people are familiar with, but one many don’t fully understand. We …
Read More »Ten of the Best Sandwiches in Greater New Bedford – Part II
This article will surely ruffle some feathers and get some people’s Irish up. So, let me pre-empt the content with a disclaimer: these are not the only eight great sandwiches. In fact, if I were to write what I believe to be the best sandwiches in greater New Bedford, the …
Read More »Pink Box Desserts creates sweet dreams with their inspired desserts, pastries and other goodies
If you have never had a French Macaron (NOT macaroon) before, prepare to have your life changed. Ah, the trials and tribulations a writer must go through. It’s a daunting task to write about mouth-watering French Macarons, designer cakes, succulent and sweet Cannoli, and other decadent pastries. As the pearl …
Read More »Farland Corporation merger with Thompson Farland expands its site construction services to include civil engineering and land surveying
Whether you are a real estate development professional or just a blue collar “Joe” like myself, you know or heard of construction company, Farland Corp. If you haven’t utilized their services, you’ve seen the signs that signal their job sites cropping up with increasing frequency. The reason is that the …
Read More »Bruno Pereira’s Local Blast Marketing spurs small business success by showcasing your business to the masses
Marketing your business is integral to its success and bottom line. Every business is founded on a business plan and all sound business plans contain a detailed marketing section. It should be a requirement to garnering a business license –whether a business succeeds in the long term is related directly …
Read More »Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill offers quality, portion and affordability in a unique atmosphere
Discussing one of the South Coast’s favorite eateries, Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill is an effortless topic to blather about. The problem with spotlighting the popular destination is picking photos to place within the article. There is so much going on at Jerry Remy’s, so many spectacular, mouth-watering dishes, …
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