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For the third-straight year, Old Rochester will be playing for a Div. 6 South title, and for the second-straight year the Bulldogs will be facing Ashland. Laurie Los Lee and Brendan Kurie preview Friday night's section title game, as well as looking at seven other games on Thursday and Friday.
It's back! Laurie Los Lee and Brendan Kurie sit down for an 11-round draft of local high school players. When that's done, they quickly preview the first week of the playoffs. Make sure to vote for which drafted team you think would win!
The regular season is winding down this weekend and Laurie and Brendan have all the insight into eight area games, including a couple of rivalry games pitting Dartmouth against Bishop Stang and New Bedford against Brockton.
Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie are back to look ahead to Week 7 of the high school football slate, when New Bedford and Old Colony are both looking to improve to 6-0. Plus, we look back at the biggest moments from Week 6.
Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie take a look at every Week 6 game, with a focus on which of the three area 4-0 teams can remain undefeated the longest.
Old Rochester won an overtime thriller over Dartmouth to highlight Week 2 and Laurie Los breezes through her takeaways from the game. She is joined by Brendan Kurie as they look ahead to Week 3, which includes a showdown between the Bulldogs and Apponequet, as well as New Bedford's home opener and a GNB Voc-Tech showdown with Somerset Berkley.
His name is now locked into appearing on the preliminary ballot as a mayoral candidate, but after that, what will New Bedford City Councilor at-large Brian Gomes' next move be?
Charles Hauck of Gallery X, Tim Morgado of New Bedford Pottery Works, Lee Heald of AHA!, Laura Orleans of New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and Sharron Tetrault of the Unitarian Universalist Church of New Bedford talk about the evolution of the William Street Bow to Stern Festival.
Margo Saulnier, Arts and Cultural Strategist for the City of New Bedford, talks about the expansion of the Wicked Cool Places grant program and the city's new arts and culture website.
Patrice Tiedemann gives a preview of Seaglass Theater company's upcoming concert "Return to Camelot" featuring the music of Lerner and Loewe Aug. 20 and 22.
Two women and a man allegedly grabbed a woman off the streets and beat her because they believed she had ratted them out, according to court documents. Our new lineup of Curt Brown, Jack Spillane and Brendan Kurie discuss this case and the implications of this type of intimidation on the sanctity of witnesses.
Coastin' Editor Jerry Boggs chats with Karis Gallant and Max Falls who are starring in the New Bedford Festival Theatre's production of Mamma Mia! at the Zeiterion Theater Jul 19 - Jul 28, 2019
Coastin' Editor Jerry Boggs chats with Armand Marchand about his career and his journey to executive producer of New Bedford Festival Theatre.
Most of us agree bullying is happening too often in our schools, on playgrounds, and in other shared spaces. No group or official has all the answers. Let's come together to examine the problem and talk about solutions. This podcast is from a live streamed conversation on the SouthCoastToday Facebook page in partnership with Fall River Community Media (FRCMedia) that took place on June 6, 2019.
Coastin editor Jerry Boggs chats with Dawn Salerno, Executive Director and Jessica Brodeur, Membership and Events Coordinator about the summer programs at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House.
Radioman First Class Raymond Demers was aboard the USS Bennington when the ship suffered one of the worst maritime disasters during WWII.
David Velasco Bermudez, who was at Stonewall the first night of the rebellion, talks with reporter Jennette Barnes about the events leading up the raid.
Coastin' Editor Jerry Boggs chats with Joe Rocco and his efforts to bring back some well-known comics to the Greater New Bedford area through the SouthCoast Comedy Series.
Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll flip the show by discussing what's happening behind the badge in New Bedford. The police union has revealed survey results showing officers are unhappy with the chief.
Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss the case of Manuel Perez, who is accused in a road rage incident and is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon -- his car.
The Case of Jerry Chery, who is accused of using his pitbull as a weapon against a girl in New Bedford.
Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll reflect on National Crime Victim's Rights Week by remembering the 26th anniversary of the fatal stabbing at Dartmouth High School and fatal shooting of a school nurse at Ford Middle School; the one-year anniversary of the killing of Sgt. Sean Gannon; and the heroic efforts of the late George Heath.
Reporter Curt Brown talks with Editor Jennifer Driscoll about the Case of Shawn Souza: A Dartmouth police officer was ruled dangerous, paid $10,000 bail and is wearing an ankle GPS bracelet after being arrested April 4, 2019, on charges of child rape.
Reporter Curt Brown talks with Editor Jennifer Driscoll about the case of Miguel Brasil: A New Bedford man was arrested after crashing into a police cruiser. Brasil was wanted in the purse snatchings of two older women in Dartmouth.
Standard-Times reporter Jennette Barnes and Sunday Editor Jack Spillane talk about the story of a New Bedford woman separated from her son after crossing into the U.S.
Sunday Editor Jack Spillane and Standard-Times reporter Jennette Barnes talk about the story of a New Bedford woman who was separated from her son after crossing into the U.S.
Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss the series of events (all caught on surveillance cameras) that led to tragedy in New Bedford: A 21-year-old crashed into a car killing the mother and injuring her adult son.
Standard-Times' Sunday Editor Jack Spillane introduces us to newly appointed Park Supt. Jennifer White Smith.
"Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"
Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss the new boss of New Bedford Police Department's Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau, aka the drug unit.
Reporter Curt Brown and News Editor Jennifer Driscoll discuss what it's like to be a probation officer in the New Bedford District Court.
Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss Alexis Silva, who has been charged in the Veterans Day killing of 23-year-old Reynaldo Pena in New Bedford and was on Bristol County's Most Wanted list before turning himself in.
Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie talk about Bishop Stang's run to the Div. 3 state semifinal at TD Garden and what it will take to top Dracut and advance to the state championship game.
Standard-Times Reporter Curt Brown talks with Newsroom Editor Jennifer Driscoll about New Bedford's new judge Douglas Darnbrough.
Venture Anything host Jennette Barnes and Newsroom Editor Jennifer Driscoll talk about the discovery of PCBs found buried in the Bliss Corner neighborhood of Dartmouth.
There are 11 area teams still dancing in the boys and girls basketball and hockey playoffs, and Brendan Kurie and Laurie Los break down all their quarterfinal matchups, while reviewing the first round of the MIAA Tournament.
Standard-Times reporter Jennette Barnes talks with Editor Jerry Boggs about following the clues to solving a mystery behind the Spelling Bee medallion that was recently found buried in the dirt on Martha's Vineyard.
In the finale of Season 2, Mike and Montana discuss the consequences of looking at issues in terms of rooting interests rather than objectively.
NBSO music director Yaniv Dinur talks about Roses And Thorns production at the Zeiterion in New Bedford on Feb. 16.
Brendan Kurie, Laurie Los and Nick Friar each draft a five-man team of local high school players in this fun, rollicking episode of SouthCoastVarsity: The Podcast.
What's wrong with the Grammys? Who better than Montana and Mike to improve the award show.
Who wins which awards? Montana and Mike discuss their favorite award show - The Grammys.
Five rounds, 15 players. Laurie Los, Brendan Kurie and Nick Friar hold a high school girls basketball draft, selecting their favorite players from around the area. Who do you think drafted the best team? Vote on Twitter!
Rink Rap host Mick Colageo discusses the Boston Bruins as they approach the Feb. 25 NHL trade deadline, their disappointing results of despite a healthy lineup, and includes a postgame interview with Patrice Bergeron.
Jarynette Gonzalez made the only local film to show at the Zeiterion alongside the LUNAFEST film festival in January. Join us as she talks about the New Bedford story she wanted to tell and how it mirrors parts of her own experience.
Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie take a look at all the conferences across all sports and identify which teams still have a shot at a league title, plus they recap the SCC Swimming and Diving Championship and New Bedford's Big 3 title in wrestling.
Play along with Mike and Montana as they try to predict some of the craziest prop bets for the Super Bowl.
Will there be a graphic created for the 2001 Super Bowl —
BONUS: Who is shown- Coin toss heads or tails OR who wins the toss — How long will the anthem go -- First commercial — How many ads will feature a dog — Will there be an animal other than Clydesdale in Budweiser ad, and what kind — What will be the color of the first Doritos bag show on screen — Will there be a cutout sequence of Atlanta hip-hop figures?
Who are two of the people — Over/under 3 predictive Tony Romo announcing moments — Will a reference to Saints-Rams no call be made — Who scores first — Which player scores first — Will James Develin score a TD (no.1 prop bet by $, per Darren Rovell tweet) — Will there be a successful 4th down conversion — What color pants will the Rams coaching staff be wearing -- Will any musical performer wear a Kaepernick jersey — Will there be a fourth quarter lead change — Final score — Super Bowl MVP — BONUS: Best commercial —
Police say 30-year-old Drew A. Beck smashed a display case at Jewelry Express in the Dartmouth Mall about 30 minutes before closing on Monday night and took off with $87,000 in jewelry. He was caught less than an hour later in Lakeville. Brendan Kurie and Curt Brown discuss the case and why this wasn't the most careful crime they've seen.
The Standard-Times editorial board met this week with The Homeless Providers Network and talked about the importance of their upcoming Jan. 30 Point in Time count of the New Bedford homeless.
From most surprising team in each sport to best 3-point shot to Player of the Year predictions, Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie crisscross the SouthCoast sports landscape in the latest edition of SouthCoastVarsity: The Podcast.
Leo Brautigham was only 11 years old when WWII came to his native home of Holland. Now, at age 90, he sits with Sunday News Editor Jack Spillane and recalls the triumphs and tragedies his family faced during Germany's 5-year occupancy of his homeland.
Laurie Los makes her return to the SouthCoastVarsity podcast as she and Brendan Kurie discuss the different basketball, hockey, swim and wrestling teams they've seen in action so far during the 2018-19 season.
In the first podcast of 2019, the discussion revolves around 2020 and what character traits might make up the Democratic candidate for president.
The Standard-Times' Editorial Board talks education funding reform with: State Representatives Carole Fiola, Antonio Cabral, Norman Orrall, Paul Schmid, and Chris Hendricks on Jan. 10, 2019.
Standard-Times' Editorial Boards talks education funding reform with: Senator Mark C. Montigny, Representative Christopher M. Markey, Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Representative Susan Williams Gifford, and Representative William M. Straus.
New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! Curator Jamie Uretsky and Coastin' Editor Jerry Boggs talks about the exhibits currently at the museum and are joined by Dan Everton and Antonio Rodrigues to talk about the upcoming New Bedford LBGTQ Winter Film Series.
Jamie Gass, Tom Birmingham and Cara Stillings Candal of the Pioneer Institute talk to The Standard-Times editorial board about reform of the state's educational funding system.
Editor's Note: Talk was about an hour long but recording runs out after about an hour.
Bruins defenseman John Moore talks about skating with Standard-Times hockey writer Mick Colageo after the team's Dec. 19 practice at Warrior Arena in Brighton.
Coastin' Editor Jerry Boggs chats with Jeff Angeley of Old Time Fiddle Session to talk fiddle music and the upcoming "Breaking up Christmast" event at Hatch Street Studios in New Bedford on December 29th. The event runs noon to 6 p.m.
Spectator editor George Austion sits down with Mick Colageo on Dec. 18, 2018 to discuss news and sports happening in Somerset and Swansea on Episode 7 of The Spectator Podcast, part of SouthCoast Media Group's "From the Newsroom" podcast series.
Standard-Times hockey writer Mick Colageo talks about the Bruins, recent trade talk, along with excerpts of interviews conducted with defenseman Brandon Carlo and centerman Coby Cave after the team's Dec. 8 morning skate at Warrior Arena.
Reaction to Time's Person of the Year ranged from disagreement to approval as journalists Mike and Montana look at the profession earning the distinction.
"A Christmas Story" is a classic holiday film and now it's coming to the stage in play form at Dartmouth High School. Join Chronicle Editor Phil Devitt as he chats with co-director Denis Lawrence Jr. and performer Kempton Campbell (the Narrator) about what makes this show so special. And no, it's not just the Old Man's leg lamp.
Rink Rap podcast host Mick Colageo reads articles from the late 1970s and early '80s written by former Standard-Times staffers and The Associated Press about Bruins coach Don Cherry and winger Rick Middleton.
To discuss the Mississippi senate election Clarion-Ledger Executive Editor Sam Hall joined Mike and Montana on The Bubble.
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It's all about the Div. 6 Super Bowl this week as Brendan Kurie is joined by Sam Schilling and Nick Friar to discuss Old Rochester's matchup with North champion Stoneham. If you hang around until the end, they each make their own score prediction.
Roger Mandle, co-founder, and Lindsay Miś , executive director, join Coastin' editor Jerry Boggs to talk about one of New Bedford's newest art organizations — DATMA (Massachusetts Design Art & Technology).
Heading into the Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day games, Brendan Kurie is joined by Nick Friar and Sam Schilling to discuss Player of the Year candidates and make picks on every rivalry game.
Mick Colageo talks with South Dartmouth resident Liam Caulfield, a 2017 Dartmouth High School graduate, about his experience at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, a former prosecutor on the FBI task force assigned to find Whitey Bulger, shares stories of the search for the mob boss with Mike and Montana.
Pvt. Edward J. Almeida was New Bedford's first Vietnam War casualty. He had only been in the Army for 10 months.
Mike and Montana wrap up the first season of The Bubble and look ahead at what's planned for the second season.
Rayana Grace, Arts & Culture Program Manager for the Community Foundation talks about the Creative Commonwealth Grants and upcoming capacity building initiative
Mick Colageo hangs around post-scrum for some one-on-one chat with Bruins captain Zdeno Chara following Boston's Nov. 10 victory over Toronto.
A discussion on what makes voters come to the polls and how much a candidate influences turnout.
Brendan Kurie and Sam Schilling preview the Div. 6 South championship game and the rest of the Week 10 slate, including a fun Slocum Road matchup between Dartmouth and Bishop Stang.
Earning the nickname "Angel of the Trenches", Father John B. DeValles was a New Bedford war hero. He would go out into the battlefields during WWI to help retrieve a wounded soldier or keep watch over the ones who lay dying.
Lt. Frank L. Baylies was a highly-respected WWI Flying Ace who hailed from New Bedford, Massachusetts. He flew a number of combat missions and shot down 12 enemy German warplanes. But there would be one mission where he wouldn't return.
Nov. 3, 2018: Mick Colageo talks about the Boston Bruins, including a prerecorded interview with winger Anders Bjork.
In between fiery conversations about school choice, parochial schools and the future of local conferences, Brendan Kurie, Sam Schilling and Nick Friar preview the Old Rochester-Dedham playoff matchup and eight other non-playoff games on the Week 9 slate.
Associate Editor Bill Hall talks with Mick Colageo about what's in the Oct. 31 Spectator, from ice pigging Swansea water mains to the great work that Case High School senior Rebecca Proulx is doing, and a look at the Somerset Berkley field hockey team as the Blue Raiders enter the state tournament.
An evening of political discussion at the Whaling Museum on Wednesday. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez and Republican Senate candidate Geoff Diehl spoke separately. Gonzalez is looking to unseat GOP incumbent Gov. Charlie Baker and Diehl is challenging Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren. Neither Warren nor Baker was present at the debate.
An evening of political discussion at the Whaling Museum on Wednesday. Democrat Bill Keating defending his position as the representative for the 9th Congressional District against Republican challenger Peter Tedeschi.
Brendan Kurie is joined in studio by Sam Schilling and Nick Friar as they break down the four local Round 1 playoff games and the four non-playoff matchups in Week 8 of the high school football season.
Discussing Mike's story on youth football, Montana and Mike re-examin CTE and football and the coversation around the topics.
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Who would you take in a fantasy football draft made up of local high school players? Brendan Kurie, Sam Schilling and Nick Friar decided to figure that out with our first annual High School Football Fantasy Draft, plus a look ahead at Week 7.
Curt Brown and Brendan Kurie try something new and take on the roles of prosecutor and defense as they try to illuminate the nuanced bail decisions judges must make. Today's case is Saranah Raposa, who has been charged with reckless endangerment after her 21-month old toddler allegedly ingested fentanyl-laced heroin under her watch.
When a judge released 25-year-old New Bedford resident Xavier Echevarria on $500 bail against prosecutor's witnesses, he fled to Puerto Rico, and District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn was vocally unpleased. During his return to the state, he allegedly threatened to escape again. Now a judge is deciding if he should be held without bail.
Curt Brown joins Brendan Kurie in the studio to discuss a 23-year-old New Bedford man who has been arrested for allegedly raping a prostitute in the North End. After being found "dangerous" by a judge, he has been released on $1,000 bail.
Brendan Kurie and first-time host Sam Schilling break down everything we saw in Week 5 and what we can expect to see in Week 6 as New Bedford faces Dartmouth, Bishop Stang hosts Cohasset and Old Rochester looks to stay undefeated.
Back from vacation, Mike and Montana discuss what comes of marijuana in New Bedford now that the moratorium has expired.
After the Oct. 1, 2018 press conference on Bruins Media Day at Warrior Arena, General Manager Don Sweeney met the media informally on the floor for further discussion about camp prospects (Jack Studnicka is initially discussed) before the conversation shifts toward Patrice Bergeron.
Spectator editor George Austin discusses what's going on in news and sports in the towns of Somerset and Swansea with Mick Colageo.
Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court hears case of a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter for sending text messages to her boyfriend urging him to kill himself. Curt Brown and Brendan Kurie discuss the proceedings and when a decision is expected.
Old Rochester and Bishop Stang remain undefeated, while the Bulldogs will play for the SCC Large title this week. Can New Bedford, GNB Voc-Tech or Wareham pick up their first win in Week 5? All this and more as Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie dive deep into high school football.
Old Rochester and Bishop Stang are still undefeated. New Bedford and Dartmouth will be playing for the postseason hopes. Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie unpack what happened in Week 3 and what to expect in Week 4 of the high school football season.
In August, scientists from the School for Marine Science and Technology at UMass Dartmouth deployed an underwater glider west of Martha's Vineyard. Named "Blue," it helps forecast hurricanes from Massachusetts to New Jersey. Professor Wendell Brown reveals how it works.
Brendan Kurie raves about Old Rochester, Laurie Los drops some knowledge on Week 3 opponents and more in our weekly discussion about all things high school football.
Two recent cases have highlighted the disconnect between prosecutors/law enforcement and local judges when it comes to bail. Curt Brown and Brendan Kurie discuss a recent shooting case and an arson case that put the bail debate on center stage.
Who impressed in Week 1? Which players came out of nowhere? Who will win in Week 2? Laurie Los and Brendan Kurie review all of last week's action and look ahead to Friday night on the gridiron.