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New Bedford police conduct crisis response scenario
... going to be. Now my drivers know what to do, what to expect." Whaling City - which serves New Bedford, Fall River, Westport and other local school districts - asked the police to host the training in response to a hostage situation on an Alabama ... Comment?
Best Bets for places to go, things to do in SouthCoast this week
... Arctic Whales in a Melting World," will be available for signing and sale. 7-9 p.m. tonight, 786 Horseneck Road, Westport. Admission for members will be $10 adults, $6 children and admission for non-members will be $12 adults, $8 children. The ... Comment?
A wide ribbon of water winding through cattails, ferns, trees and rock, from the Head of the River in Westport out, finally, to the cold gray Atlantic. Comment?
Westport native announces release of new novel, The Rockin' Chair
Southeastern Massachusetts author Steven Manchester, a Westport native, is proud to announce the release of his long-anticipated novel, The Rockin' Chair, an emotional story that is guaranteed to make readers reach for the tissue box. Comment?
New Bedford police conduct crisis response scenario with school bus company
... going to be. Now my drivers know what to do, what to expect." Whaling City - which serves New Bedford, Fall River, Westport and other local school districts - asked the police to host the training in response to a hostage situation on an Alabama ... Comment?
Gas leak causes Tiverton homes to be evacuated
... epairing the gas feeds. While Tiverton Fire crews were busy at the gas leak trucks from Fall River, Portsmouth, and Westport helped the town respond to basic emergency calls. Comment?
Rain delays summer veggies, floods farms
... and growers are struggling with stunted growth and flooded fields. "We need more sun," said Ashley Robbins-Perry of Westport's Paradise Hill Farm that sold mixed greens, onions, radishes and potted herbs at the Fairhaven Farmers Market outside the ... Comment?
A few pranks, lots of thanks at Westport graduation
... aside, there was a clear sense of pride in the air Saturday as 117 members of the Class of 2013 graduated from Westport High School. As Colley noted, the class arrived along with the superintendent four years ago amidst financial crisis. The Class ... Comment?
... new book, "Narwhals: Arctic Whales in a Melting World," will be available for sale and signing. 786 Horseneck Road, Westport. The Working Waterfront Festival's Portholes Project present a screening of the film "No Pretty Prayer" at 7 p.m. June 21. ... Comment?
Too little, too late for Bay Sox
... six-run seventh inning, but the Bay Sox rallied for five in the eighth to close to within 8-5. Nick Friar of Westport and Northwestern shut down the Gulls (3-2) on one infield hit and three strikeouts over the last two innings. Lane Richards opened ... Comment?
High fidelity: Digital tech provides affordable way to make records
... his start in large studios, Mailloux now runs his own company, Bongo Beach Productions, right above his garage in Westport. "Digital technology is a tool that gives someone like me access to equipment that I can make professional recordings on," ... Comment?
Towns concerned with rising water level at Long Pond
... ago, said it is built higher than the previous one so she is keeping her fingers crossed. Elsewhere, officials in Westport - which saw extensive flooding in the Watuppa Pond area in 2010 - said on the town's website that sand bags are available on a ... Comment?
Heavy rains forecast, New Bedford postpones graduation
... permitting, said district officials. Flash flooding and high winds are not expected to occur locally, but Freetown, Westport and Fall River authorities are making plans for flooding at Long Pond and Watuppa Pond, where the water levels are already ... Comment?
Professor 'jump-starts' scholarship in India
... years. As part of her partnership, Dr. Hall was joined at Dev Sanskriti earlier this year by graduate student and Westport native Danielle Johansen, who traveled as part of her work toward earning a Master of Arts in Teaching. In addition to her ... Comment?
... Pilgrimage in Search of God in America," 2-3 p.m. June 22. www.titcombsbookshop.com . 432 Route 6A, Sandwich. Westport public Library: Book discussion group meets every second Friday of the month at 11 a.m. June 14 "Behind the Beautiful Forevers," ... Comment?
... Yard sale taking place at the former fish market/Franconia Oil Co. lot near CVS Plaza, Wareham. 2013 Annual Westport Library Book Sale: Taking place Sept. 7-14. Donations will be accepted through August. Books should be in good condition, free of ... Comment?
Homeless to Hero: Family says adopted dog saved their lives
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A Westport Massachusetts mom is crediting her adopted dog with saving her family's life. Comment?
Bishop Stang softball doesn't want dream season to end
... her enthusiasm and passion for softball. "I just love to play the game," said Wood, a senior second baseman from Westport. "I don't want the season to end." Wood and her teammates have at least one more game left to play in what has been a historic ... Comment?
Elder abuse conference is Thursday in Westport
... Southeastern Alliance for Elders (SAFE) will host a conference called "STOP Elder Bullying" Thursday at White's of Westport, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., according to a news release. "Bullying exists not just among the young. Elders can be bullied ... Comment?
School tennis: Vineyard wins South title, again
Experience prevailed in Saturday's Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys tennis Division 3 South championship as second-seeded Martha's Vineyard blanked previously unbeaten Westport, the No. Comment?