Blue, Buttonwood Park Zoo’s harbor seal in New Bedford, dies from bird flu
A 21-year-old harbor seal at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, named Blue, died last week from highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as avian flu or bird flu. Diagnostic testing on Blue showed ...
New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation
Local Buses: The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority serves New Bedford and nine other communities in Massachusetts’s ...
Police Chief Oliveira retiring after 32 years. Mayor says he made New Bedford 'safer'
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira has announced he’s retiring, with the mayor speaking in support. Check out his ...
Harbor seal at New Bedford zoo dies after contracting bird flu, officials say
Blue was placed under veterinary observation on Jan. 31, but his condition had not yet been diagnosed when he died earlier this month.
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New Bedford zoo mourning loss of seal who died of bird flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford died this month due to complications from avian<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center features new generational fishing exhibit
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) has been awarded a Maritime Heritage Grant from the National Maritime Heritage ...
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Fred Toomey’s legacy to live on with new exhibits honoring fishermen at Seamen’s Bethel
Seamen’s Bethel, under President Oliveira, plans new exhibits honoring fishermen and maritime history, continuing efforts to preserve its rich legacy.
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New Bedford crews extinguish fire in apartment building
The New Bedford Fire Department said it extinguished a fire at an apartment building Wednesday. (courtesy: New Bedford Fire ...