New Bedford’s defense prevents a catch near the end zone The Durfee and New Bedford football teams met for the 131st time at B.M.C. Durfee High school. The Whalers hung on to beat the Hilltoppers, 26-21. FALL RIVER — Senior quarterback Colin Rodrigues made an impressive return to lead the New Bedford football team to …
The mouth of the Mississippi River is the staging ground for an epic wrestling match between saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico and freshwater from the river. Usually, the Mississippi’s powerful flow keeps the saltwater at bay. However, this year’s drought has weakened the river, allowing saltwater to intrude upstream. This intrusion has already contaminated …
In 1884, Georges Seurat captured a vivid scene in his painting “Bathers at Asnieres,” depicting people enjoying the waters of the Seine. At that time, swimming in the river was a common activity for the French. However, less than 30 years later, the practice was prohibited. Despite the ban, some brave individuals have been …