As we head into the week, let’s take a look at the news from this past week.
Get ready for this interactive musical experience. The inaugural NB Roots & Branches Fest is setting out to bring the Folk Festival tradition back to New Bedford. It’s a free event full of acoustic music from local and regional performers happening from noon to 6 pm Saturday, July 22 in downtown New Bedford.
Last Saturday, Fred Moreira, 35, of New Bedford, was charged with OUI in a fatal Taunton accident that killed a Fall River man. A crash involving a 2014 Lexus Sedan and two motorcycles on Route 24 southbound in Taunton, resulted in fatal injuries to the first motorcycle’s driver and critical injuries to the second motorcycle’s driver.
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A crash on Chase Road in Dartmouth Sunday afternoon resulted in one death and two seriously injured, according to a release from Dartmouth police.
Around 3:50 pm, Dartmouth police said they responded to the area of 242 Chase Road for a head-on collision involving a 2006 Cadillac Seville and a 2015 GMC Acadia.
The male operator of the Cadillac, identified by Dartmouth police as John Aylward, 75, was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Here’s what we know: The victim in Sunday’s fatal Dartmouth crash has been identified.
Want to own the old Shawmut Diner? You could scoop it up for as little as $10 at auction
You can buy an iconic piece of New Bedford history for as little as $10. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and the state are putting the former Shawmut Diner up for auction until July 27.
The old Shawmut Diner served patrons for decades at the corner of Hathaway Road and Shawmut Avenue in New Bedford. Longtime owners Phil and Celeste Paleologos donated the diner to the BCSO following its closure in the spring of 2014.
Shawmut Diner: You could scoop it up for as little as $10 at auction
You know that bin of old clothes you don’t know what to do with? Before tossing it out, perhaps consider that there’s a local business possibly willing to buy it; And from there, who knows, you may just spot it on one of your favorite Hollywood stars in their next big hit.
Circa Vintage Clothing in New Bedford recently dressed the A-list cast of ‘Finestkind,’ among them Jake Gyllenhaal, Tommy Lee Jones, and Netflix’ “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega. The store is able to fill custom design needs that local mall fashions can’t.
Fashion: A New Bedford business needs your old clothes to dress celebrities. Here’s why.
Tia Maria’s European Cafe has expanded into the building next door to add 30 new tables and a designated café area to its restaurant.
“It’s a nice little vibe, I think the space connects well with our current space well,” Jessica Arruda, owner of Tia Maria’s said. “We’re a cafe but you know, let’s call it what it is, we’re a full service restaurant. We sell a lot more than just coffee.”
By expanding the space, now they can accommodate private events such as bridal showers, baby showers, bereavements, and more during business hours, rather than only offering after-hours rentals.
Expansions: Tia Maria’s added 30 more seats to its cafe
A 25-year-old New Bedford man was shot and killed following an altercation at the Myles Standish State Forest Wednesday afternoon. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz identified the victim as 25-year-old Robert Aponte-Flores of New Bedford.
Cruz said investigators learned that the shooting stemmed from an altercation that happened in a picnic area of the park. The investigation is ongoing.
Park shooting: New Bedford man shot and killed following altercation in Plymouth
American Ninja Warrior’s Season 15 features a pair of participants from this area who exemplify the thrilling sport’s appeal to the competitive spirit.
James McGrath, 36, of New Bedford is an accomplished ANW veteran. He’s competed in 11 of the competitions — seasons 2 through 10 — and seasons 14 and now 15. McGrath, who is originally from Seattle, has been a finalist seven times.
Noah Meunier, 17, of Lakeville, is competing in his first ANW, but he’s been participating in local competitions and other ninja leagues for a while.
Both men advanced through the qualifying rounds and will compete in the semifinals in Los Angeles at the end of July. The fastest ninja who can conquer all four stages at the national finals will win $1 million.
Million dollar prizes: American Ninja Warrior taps competitive spirit in New Bedford, Lakeville men
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This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Top stories: fatal accidents, Shawmut Diner, and vintage Hollywood