Celebrating the Bold and Noble Lusitano Horse
Nationally recognized equine photographer, Amy E. Riley, from Wareham, Massachusetts is on a mission to document the beautiful and extraordinary Lusitano, a noble breed from Portugal. Read More|Comment...
View Article99th Portuguese Feast Underway
The smells of cacoila, linguica, malasadas and more are wafting through the North End of New Bedford as the 99th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is underway. The Portuguese Feast opened with...
View ArticlePortugal Jobless Rate Down for First Time in Two Years
Portugal's statistics agency says the bailed-out country's unemployment rate has fallen for the first time in two years. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNeymar Leads Brazil Past Portugal
Thiago Silva and Neymar scored first-half goals to propel Brazil to a 3-1 victory over Portugal in a friendly match before 62,310 at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleWhich Team Are You Cheering For In The 2014 FIFA World Cup? [POLL]
It all kicks off tomorrow in Brazil at the 2014 FIFA World Cup! From now until July 13th, you get to cheer on and hope your team makes it all the way. Who will win? Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleWorld Cup Tournament Begins Thursday
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil kicks off on Thursday with a match between Brazil and Croatia, but there are plenty of story lines to cover before the first game. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleGermany Blanks Portugal 4-0 In World Cup
Thomas Muller netted a hat trick as Germany opened Group G play by shredding a 10-man Portugal team in a 4-0 rout from Salvador. Portugal defender Pepe was shown a straight red card following an...
View ArticleInjury Update for U.S. Team
Forward Clint Dempsey is considering wearing a protective mask to guard his broken nose when the U.S. men's soccer team plays again on Sunday. Dempsey was hurt in Monday's 2-1 win over Ghana in the...
View ArticleCosta Rica Advances To Knockout Round At World Cup
Costa Rica is the latest side to advance to the knockout round at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Costa Ricans defeated Italy 1-0 in Group D action. The Italians and Uruguay each have three...
View ArticlePortugal Ties U.S. On Last Second Goal
Cristiano Ronaldo set up Varela for a late equalizer on a hot and humid night in the jungle Sunday to give Portugal a 2-2 draw with the United States and hope for a spot in the second round of the...
View Article100th Feast Of The Blessed Sacrament Begins Thursday Night
An event that's sure to draw tens of thousands, if not more, into New Bedford gets it's start this Thursday night. The 100th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as the Portuguese Feast,...
View ArticlePortugal's Tall Ship Sagres To Visit New Bedford In July
The Portuguese tall ship "Sagres", which serves as a training vessel for Portugal's Navy, will be making a stop in New Bedford this summer. State Rep. Antonio Cabral tells WBSM News, the Sagress will...
View ArticleSouthcoast Men Honored at Heritage Day of Portugal
Heritage Day of Portugal was celebrated in Boston today Tuesday. During a statehouse ceremony, State Representative Antonio Cabral awarded two Southcoast men with the Heritage Day of Portugal Award...
View ArticleNo Escaping Malasadas For Day Of Portugal Celebration
For the weekend, vehicle traffic on part of Acushnet Ave will be replaced with people, vendors, and of course, malasadas. New Bedford's Day of Portugal celebration began on Friday with city officials...
View ArticleCarlos Rafael Held Till Wednesday For Detention Hearing
The most prominent fishing vessel owner in the Port of New Bedford is being held by federal authorities. Sixty-four year old Carlos Rafael and his bookkeeper, 60 year old Debra Messier, both of...
View ArticleEducators From the Azores Tour GNB Voc-Tech High School
A group of educators and government officials from the Azores and Portugal toured Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School on Monday. It was a fact-finding trip, looking at ways...
View ArticleFellowship Continued Between UMass Dartmouth and Portuguese Institute
UMass Dartmouth and the Camões Institute for Cooperation and Language of Portugal have renewed a fellowship agreement. The three year agreement was signed Thursday at the Dartmouth campus, and allows...
View ArticleCity Begins Day of Portugal Celebration with Flag Ceremony
Dozens filled Williams Street in front of New Bedford City Hall Thursday evening for a flag raising ceremony celebrating the National Day of Portugal. Continue reading…
View ArticleCity Celebrates Opening of 102nd Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday marked the beginning of the 102nd Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford. Continue reading…
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