$20,000 for a decade, closure of Carmines, New Bedford’s top fishing port: Top stories

As we head into a new week, let’s take a look at the news from the past week.

A 22-year-old woman who gave birth alone and left the remains of her dead newborn near a public park path pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in New Bedford District Court this past week. Daniela Escobar-Mejia was sentenced on Tuesday.

For the past two years, Rustico has been serving its customers homemade dishes with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal craft cocktails. Sadly, the establishment at 62 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, shared on social media on October 14 that they would be closing their doors.

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Imagine that an extra €20,000 is credited to your bank account every month. A New Bedford man doesn’t have to dream about it; he is about to experience it.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Barry Seguin of New Bedford purchased a $10 “Decade of Dollars” ticket and hit the jackpot by winning a prize of $20,000 per month for 10 years.

Win the jackpot: A New Bedford man will win $20,000 a month for the next ten years

Changes are coming to the local New Bedford eatery as Carmines of Candleworks announced on Facebook that they would be closing and that their restaurant will be under new ownership starting Monday, October 14.

Customers will see a well-known company take over ownership, as the Post also announced that ServedWell Hospitality would now be at the helm of the downtown establishment.

What happens: Carmines at Candleworks is closing.

Prosecutors have filed charges totaling more than $218,300 against New Bedford-based men’s clothing company Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corp., company president John Tighe and vice president Joe Bahena for violating several state labor laws.

The citations include restitution for affected employees and penalties, the Attorney General’s Office announced in a news release.

The AG’s office alleges that the company, in violation of Massachusetts wage and hour laws, failed to make timely payments and provide appropriate paychecks to approximately 384 employees between March and July 2023.

Facing a huge fine: Joseph Abboud Mfg. in New Bedford violated state labor laws.

New Bedford is very proud of its harbor, and the scallops represent a significant portion of its value.

New Bedford remains the top commercial fishing port by value in 2022, according to figures from the National Marine Fisheries Service, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

New Bedford landed $443.2 million worth of seafood in 2022, once again topping NOAA Fisheries’ revenue list.

Fishery news: Is New Bedford the premier commercial fishing port in the United States?

Whaling City Jr./Sr. High School’s partnership with Little City Tattoos in New Bedford’s South End is a perfect match.

The arrangement – ​​of which Whaling City Jr./Sr. benefits. High’s art program, with proceeds from the sale of paintings in the store, not only helps Whaling City purchase art supplies but can also be motivating for students.

For the co-owners of Little City, promoting the arts among local youth, especially the Whaling City Jr./Sr. student population. High acts as an alternative school environment, which is very meaningful.

Whaling City School, Little City Tattoos makes a deal to help New Bedford art students

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This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Standard-Times top stories: 20K for a decade, Carmines closes