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New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because it was one of the world's most important whaling ports in the nineteenth century, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut.[3] New Bedford, Fall River and Taunton are the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts. The city is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood industry, as well as for its high concentration of Portuguese Americans.
Before the 17th century, the Wampanoag, who had settlements throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, were the only inhabitants of the lands along the Acushnet River. Their population is believed to have been about 12,000. While exploring New England, Bartholomew Gosnold landed on Cuttyhunk Island on May 15, 1602. From there, he explored Cape Cod and the neighboring areas, including the site of present-day New Bedford. However, rather than settle the area, he returned to England at the request of his crew.
A group of English Quakers from the Plymouth Colony—who as pacifists held ideological differences with the Puritans on the question of taxes to fund a military—separated and established the first European settlement on the South Coast in 1652.[4] They purchased Old Dartmouth—a region that is now Dartmouth, Acushnet, New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Westport—from Chief Massasoit of the native Wampanoag to start a new society. Whether the transfer of the land was legitimately done has been the subject of intense controversy. Like other native tribes, the Wampanoags did not share the settlers' concepts of private property. The tribe may have understood they were granting usage rights to the land, not giving it up permanently.
At first, Old Dartmouth's 115,000 acres of territory was devoid of major town centers, and had isolated farms and small villages instead.[5] At this time, the economy primarily on agriculture and fishing. Land availability attracted many Quakers and Baptists from Newport and Portsmouth in Rhode Island, as well as more Puritans migrating from Britain.
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What does a government shutdown mean for Fall River, New Bedford? Here's what we know.
Congress is rapidly running out of time to avoid a federal government shutdown on Sept. 30. What effects could we see in the SouthCoast?
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New Bedford seeks to use vacant properties to address housing crisis
Providence’s historic and controversial Christopher Columbus statue, which has been sitting in storage for nearly three years, is officially in its new home. Providence’s historic and ...
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Why did New Bedford lose a popular UMass art program?
As a result of the move, 116 students had to relocate suddenly to the UMass Dartmouth campus or to a former Bed Bath & Beyond store at a nearby strip mall. That’s not what they signed up for.
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Dreaming of owning a home? New Bedford joins with HUD to help first-time homebuyers
HUD New England Regional Administrator Matias said collaboration is crucial for the home ownership process. With the city and HUD both offering first-time homebuyer events, they paired up to connect ...
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Swain Alumni Show at New Bedford's Gallery X features more than 200 artists
The work of more than 200 alumni and faculty is showcased this year at the Swain Alumni Show at Gallery X in New Bedford.
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A New Bedford Teenager’s 21-Hour Days
Rodrigo was 16 when he arrived in New Bedford, where one in five residents was born overseas. The town’s thriving Central American community fills churches and restaurants. Hundreds attend the annual ...
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Movie Showimes in New Bedford, MA 02746
"It’s more than a journey. It’s more than a promise. It’s the event that brings everyone together." ...
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MA Company Owner Guilty In Tax Evasion, Cash Payroll Scheme
The owner of a New Bedford-based company failed to pay more than $1.1 million in taxes, officials said. His company does work on Cape Cod.
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Hurricane Lee recap: How New Bedford and Fall River areas are preparing for storm's impacts
Across the SouthCoast, precautions are being taken against Hurricane Lee. Here are the latest developments and information you need to know.
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Hurricane Lee: New Bedford and area towns announce closings, storm tips
The SouthCoast is battening down the hatches in preparation for Hurricane Lee, which is expected to touch down Friday-Saturday as a tropical storm.
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Victims not cooperating in New Bedford overnight shooting
New Bedford Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night that appears to have involved 2 male victims who are now not cooperating with police.