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  1. Oldest Portuguese Church In N America In PerilRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WBZ TV

    Share + Dec 24, 2009 4:39 pm US/Eastern RAY HENRY, Associated Press Writer NEW BEDFORD, Mass.

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  2. Oldest Portuguese Church In U.S. In PerilRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | TV38 Boston

    ... to A copy was sent to your e-mail address Send Another E-mail Share + Comments Dec 24, 2009 4:18 pm US/Eastern NEW BEDFORD (AP) The oldest parish for Portuguese Catholics in North America could close unless it can revive its membership and raise ...

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  3. Arts: the week aheadRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | The Boston Globe

    ... both abstract and representational, from all phases of this Dartmouth artist's career. Through Jan. 17. New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford. 508-961-3072 , www.newbedfordartmuseum.org KRZYSZTOF WODICZKO: . . . OUT OF HERE: THE VETERANS PROJECT A ...

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  4. Neediest Families Fund: Working mom of five battles povertyRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... campaign is $160,000. Monetary contributions can be dropped off at or mailed to The Standard-Times, 25 Elm St., New Bedford, MA 02740, or made online at southcoasttoday.com/neediest. All additional contributions will be acknowledged in print at a ...

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    Related Topix: Bedford, MA, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  5. LETTER: Origin of Christmas not exclusively ChristianRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... ason because I do not presume that they are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu or atheist. Cheers. Leo J. Monteiro New Bedford

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Opinion

  6. Health BriefsRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... tritionist, case manager and fitness coach for two years. (508) 858-5878. www.liteweights.org. 700 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

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    Related Topix: Life, Fruits, Food

  7. Olive C. LeiteRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    ... A graduate of Westport High School, Class of 1947, she was a manager at the former Gold Bond Stamp Store in New Bedford and she also worked at Fred & Anne's Restaurant in Westport. Mrs. Leite was an accomplished sewer who also enjoyed knitting and ...

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  8. Adela S. Faria, 90Read the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    Adela S. Faria, 90, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.

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  9. George J. BettencourtRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    George J. Bettencourt, 85, of New Bedford, died December 17, 2009, at New Bedford Health Care Center.

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  10. Hazel A. DextrazeRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    Hazel A. Dextraze, 89, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Home.

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  11. Death NoticesRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    AMARAL: of New Bedford, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, Alfred, 85. Widower of Evelyn Amaral.

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  12. Lakeville Men of the Year: Trio that revived golf club 'a godsend'Read the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    ... prior ownership. Three years ago, White, Marchand and Waxler decided to use their experiences in upgrading the New Bedford Country Club to strike out on their own and turn around the Heritage Hills property. The three invested hundreds of hours and ...

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  13. Wrestling: New Bedford beats Rhode Island pair, ties SomersetRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday

    The New Bedford High wrestling team got off to a slow start in Wednesday's quad meet, but rallied to come away with wins over Bishop Hendricken and East Providence and a 39-all tie with Somerset.

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    Related Topix: Massachusetts High School Sports, High School Sports, Rhode Island High School Sports

  14. City lands $1.7M state award for United Front Homes road workRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday

    ... Homes is the second award the city has received this year through the Growth Districts Initiative: In April, New Bedford was awarded $2.6 million for infrastructure improvements around the former Fairhaven Mills site. "The Growth Districts ...

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  15. Last-minute shoppers pack storesRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday

    ... a little while," he said. "Our members are reporting brisk sales shortly thereafter." Marie Velazquez, 17, of New Bedford said she had hit the stores Sunday despite the snow. "When they cleared up the streets, we went out and did our last Christmas ...

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  16. Bristol Aggie: the little school that couldRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... The toys and clothing were then given to some half dozen organizations in the Bristol County area, including New Bedford's People Acting in Community Endeavors (PACE). Bristol Aggie school officials thanked the students, parents, staff, Booster ...

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  17. Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech students are motivated young scholarsRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    As always, there's lots going on at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School.

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  18. Working Waterfront Festival began as an idea 'and a lot of people jumped'Read the original story

    Sep 16, 2007 | SouthCoastToday.com

    Organizers of the Working Waterfront Festival in New Bedford gather atop the Route 18 overpass to celebrate their fourth festival, taking place next weekend.

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  19. The "eyes" have it at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech

    22 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

    Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson is giving a formal "tip of the hat" to seven students in the Legal and Protective Services program at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School.

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  20. Woman in federal custody after threatening First Lady Michelle ObamaRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday | Examiner.com

    ... ted Press, Roshia had also left messages and sent pictures of herself to the Secret Service. Roshia, who is from New Bedford, Massachusetts, is currently in Federal Custody pending further investigation into the matter. More About: criminal cases

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