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The South Coast is alive with the sound of music! Jazz, specifically. Michael J. DeCicco’s article on page 6 gets the pulse on the New Bedford JazzFest and takes a look at all the incredible talent, both old and new, making its way to the waterfront.

Want to get even closer to the water? If you’re up to it, turn to page 8 to read Joyce Rowley’s article about the Buzzards Bay Swim and learn how to get involved. You’ll see there’s a whole new meaning to getting ready for “swimsuit season.”

If treading water isn’t your thing, then turn to Jay Pateakos’s article on page 10 to see how different businesses are engaging in one of our region’s proudest traditions: boating. Whether it’s for travel, for fish, or for fun, make sure you get out there and make the most of our most treasured natural resource – the view.

And if you’re still suffering from post-traumatic stress after this winter and can’t quite believe that it’s actually summer, then Paul Kandarian’s editorial on page 38 might just be the send-off you need to finally get you in a warmer mood.

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There will be a more national and international flavor to the music when the fourth annual New Bedford JazzFest opens on the state pier in downtown New Bedford on June 13.

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he top headliner this year is New York native and Grammy Awardwinning producer, composer and keyboardist Jason Miles, whose latest CD, “Kind of New”, is currently rising within Jazz Week magazine’s top 40 chart of the nation’s best-selling jazz.

Other featured acts this year include the Nina Ott Quartet, known for its Latin-African-Cuban infused jazz style, and singer Candida Rose, a South Coast native who sings songs influenced by her Cape Verdean heritage. She’ll be accompanied by an all-female band.

Festival founder and organizer Eric R. Paradis is excited to have all these acts coming to the event, which again will serve as a fundraiser for the Your Theatre Inc. community theater group in New Bedford.

Paradis is proud to note that Jason Miles’s chartclimbing CD, which also features internationallyknown trumpeter and composer Ingrid Jensen, was released on New Bedford’s own record label, Whaling City Sounds. He will be appearing at New Bedford Jazz Fest 2015 with his nationally-recognized quartet.

“We’re excited about having him here,” Paradis said. “He’s doing very well in the jazz world. His CD has been close to the top for a long time. We look forward to what he can do to bring the New Bedford JazzFest national recognition.”

Nina Ott hails from Detroit, Michigan, but moved to Boston to pursue her jazz career. She is now also a teacher the Berklee School of Music.

Paradis said her quartet’s performance at this year’s Fest will be the first time Latin jazz is featured on the program. “We’re trying to add a wider

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Going for a goal

Jason Miles

array of acts this year to improve our already surefire formula,” he explained.

Along with the new features, however, tradition will carry on. The fest’s regulars in previous years, the South Coast Jazz Orchestra, will also perform on the big tent’s main stage, and the UMass Dartmouth student jazz band, recently renamed ‘Native Space,’ will entertain on the tent’s second stage.

Under the smaller tent next to it, local craftspeople and artists, many of them from the New Bedford Art Museum and Art Works groups, will be displaying and selling hand-made ware, and refreshment stands will also be available.

Unique items from the local and international economy will also be for sale.

The goal of the Fest since its inception has been to create an upscale, high profile, annual event that will grow over the long term, Paradis said, quoting from the Festival Committee’s mission statement.

That goal has dovetailed well with the organizers’ fundraising goal. The money the Fest takes in, all of which goes to Your Theatre, Inc., doubled between its first and second year, and went up another 40% between the second and third year, Paradis said.

The fundraising goal this year is money for a permanent home for Your Theatre, Inc., which has been headquartered in the St. Martin’s Episcopal Church auditorium on Rivet St. for 11 years. A feasibility study on forming a partnership with the First Baptist Church in New Bedford has been funded with a grant. But this is only one part of a multi-million dollar project to renovate the William St. church and move the theater there to share space with the mass schedule.

“We love St. Martin’s, but we share our space with their space and their programs,” Paradis said.

“We want a permanent home. We need to establish a fund to help with that.”

The Jazz Fest’s larger goal, however, is to showcase what is best about the South Coast and regional jazz scene while highlighting downtown New Bedford, “as well as providing exposure and funding for a 65-year-old community theatre that needs the support more than ever,” Paradis said.

New Bedford JazzFest 2015 will open on June 13 on Pier 4 in downtown New Bedford from 1:30-7p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Children will be admitted for free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets or more information, go to www.newbedfordjazzfest. wordpress.com. Anyone interested in purchasing a booth space in the Artists Colony should contact Alicia at 508-961-3072.

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Keeping the goal in view: the Buzzards Bay Swim 22 years later

By Joyce Rowley

When fourteen swimmers crossed the New Bedford Harbor in the “River Day Swim” on August 21, 1994, they were hearty souls indeed.

When fourteen swimmers crossed the New Bedford Harbor “Celebrate the River Day” on August 21, 1994, they were hearty souls indeed.

“A three-day nor’easter had just blown through,” said Molly Fountain Cote, one of the original swimmers. “It was really choppy, windy, and murky. But we survived, and so did the event.”

As former outreach coordinator for the swim’s sponsor, Buzzards Bay Coalition, Cote organized that first event, now known as the Buzzards Bay Swim. Twenty-two years later, the swim is still going strong.

On June 20, an expected 300 swimmers will make the one-mile crossing at the mouth of the Acushnet River, swimming from Smuggler’s Cove to Fort Phoenix Beach State Reservation in Fairhaven. Now, they push off in “waves” of 50 swimmers for an event that not only survived its shaky beginnings, but has turned into a destination for swimmers from all over the country.

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Raising awareness

When Cote started with the Coalition, her job was to get New Bedford residents more involved with the natural environment. She worked with the City to get storm drains marked with “Don’t dump; drains to river” signs and held book readings on environmental topics at the New Bedford libraries.

But Cote wanted to capitalize on the City’s efforts to clean up its wastewater treatment plant. In 1991, the City settled a lawsuit to use secondary treatment on its sewage discharged to Buzzards Bay. Prior to that, the city’s sewage plant screened out solids, “but not much else,” Cote said. The swim was intended to raise awareness that the Bay was getting cleaner.

The first swim started at Fort Phoenix and ended at the former Davey’s Locker in Smuggler’s Cove, opposite of the direction swimmers now take. And they now use kayaks to spot swimmers in case they get in trouble. Then, spotters used rowboats to support the swimmers as they crossed – which

would have worked well had it not been for the remnants of the nor’easter.

Keeping an eye on the shore

Matt Tweedie, a marine sciences teacher at Dartmouth High School, remembers losing his spotters in that first swim.

“Some rowboats were taking on water,” Tweedie said. His spotters’ boat broke an oarlock in the rough seas and had to turn back. But Tweedie kept going. “I kept looking up and getting straight in line with the Ferris wheel on the dock at Smuggler’s Cove. I’d look up and aim for that.”

Tweedie, just a 17-year-old high school junior at the time, had competed on the school swim team, but never in an open ocean swim. He did well, coming in second behind Chris Boyle, a lifeguard at Horseneck Beach, who crossed the Bay in 36 minutes 25 seconds.

Tweedie grew up in New Bedford and spent summers at the family cottage on Sconticut

Neck Road in Fairhaven.

A family cottage that also hosted second cousin Mark Rasmussen, president of the Buzzards Bay Coalition, who grew up in Fairhaven.

“I grew up on the water with a love of the ocean.

So did Mark,” Tweedie said. Both found jobs that helped protect the Bay: teaching marine science to high school students. Tweedie says, “That’s the age to reach them: getting them aware of how their actions affect water quality. Part of the marine sciences curriculum includes water quality sampling and field collection.”

Tweedie says it’s a great swim when he tells his students about swimming the Bay. “When you have hundreds of swimmers in the water, it’s great publicity to show that we do have a beautiful coast and that we have to take care of it.”

Cote, who grew up in New Bedford’s South End, came in at 38 minutes 28 seconds that first swim.

She hasn’t participated in the swim in several years

“When you have hundreds of swimmers in the water, it’s great publicity to show that we do have a beautiful coast and that we have to take care of it.” due to a scheduling conflict. But now that it’s in June?

“Maybe I will,” Cote says. “The Bay has certainly improved in the last twenty years.”

Today, people from ages 12-72 visit from 18 states, including South Dakota, Arizona, and Alaska.

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Who’s ready to forget winter and get into the water? robably most of us. While there is still some semblance of snow out here, mostly blackened piles of the white stuff in parking lots that might still be there in June, winter is fading fast and many of us have been chained to our houses like hamsters in cages. But those businesses that rely on the waterways for their well-being could very well be in store for one of their best seasons ever, one huge advantage to being boarded up for the last four months.

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Borden Light bustling

Michael Lund, President of Fall River’s Borden Light Marina has a theory: “As New Englanders, we put up with an awful lot. High electricity costs, tough winters (especially this one), potholes, high taxes... you have to ask yourself why. Setting aside family roots, I firmly believe the reason is the magnetism of the sea.

“All around us we have beautiful waterways. We have easy access to Mount Hope and Narragansett Bay, the ocean waters of Westport, Newport, and the Cape. The South Coast is a major benefactor of

that magnetism and that’s why I believe it will continue to improve and become a great place to live and work in both the cities and the suburbs.”

At Borden Light Marina, Lund said his family has invested heavily in that belief and this upcoming season is looking to be one of the best in recent years.

Consumer confidence is up, Lund noted, the economy is recovering, and as a result we are beginning to see young families reenter the boating lifestyle. Combined with the substantial lower fuel prices that have finally stabilized, he said they all

provide the consumer with a comfort level as to what their operating costs are going to be.

“At Borden Light Marina, we make an effort to have some level of expansion or improvement every year. This year is no different with the expansion of our parking lot, boat rentals, a new private entrance for boaters, a dog park, and a second floor added to the Tipsy Seagull,” said Lund.

“In addition to our major improvements at our facility, we have expanded our BLM Boat Club schedule of events. We now have something for everyone – whether it’s a wine tasting, kids day, a weekend trip to Block Island, or our championship pool volleyball game, just to name a few. People’s desire to be outdoors, a stronger economy, and opportunities for a great time at Borden Light Marina all point to a terrific summer season.”

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New Bedford’s Pope’s Island Captain Leroy’s Deep Sea Fishing offers deep sea fishing charters and open boat schedule fishing trips in the Cape Cod area without the traffic.

Owners Byron and Lori Faltus are fourth generations in a business started by Byron’s grandfather back in the 1950s when the tickets cost a scant $5 back then.

Lori Faltus admitted that while it’s been a very cold winter, they are hoping that cold will have no impact on the fishing that people have been flocking to for many years as individuals or groups, with fishing making for a great day of bonding for families, businesses and employees.

“Deep Sea Fishing is a great pastime for families especially,” said Lori. “You should see the looks on children’s faces when they catch their first fish; it’s priceless. And everyone has a good time.”

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far too long.

“They are so beautiful and we tend to take what we have around us for granted,” said Faltus, who noted the fish caught during those scenic trips are good to go home with you and cook on the grill.

“I think a lot of times, most of the fish you catch are good eating fish like scup/porgies and a lot of local people have never tried these even though they are good eating! There is nothing like a good sea bass chowder.”

Faltus said when you join them for one of their offshore fishing trips, you can leave the stress of life behind. “It’s just you and the fish and we certainly know how to find the fish that are biting.”

back on the water. The ferry service out of Fall River will continue for year two, beginning Saturday June 27 and running to Labor Day, September 7th.

“It was a new service last year so it’s about continuing to get the word out,” said Moran.

Due to feedback on its inaugural run out of the state pier in Fall River last year, the ferry will still depart at 8:30 a.m. but instead of leaving Block Island at 6:05 p.m., the boat will now leave at 4:45 p.m., heading back to Fall River.

Moran said that while tickets for the ferry service out of Fall River can be purchased online at its www.BlockIslandFerry.com, there will also be someone at the state pier each day from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. selling tickets as well.

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They are there on the boat to help you as much or as little as you want, Faltus said, and able to take you out for a variety of fish, depending on the season and the regulations for the particular time of year. Even the fishing licenses are taken care of as each of their guest’s fish under Captain Leroy’s Massachusetts fishing license, helping to save passengers time, hassle, and money.

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Megan Moran, Sales Manager for the Block Island Ferry, said the phones have been steady as people hope to leave the winter behind and get

Moran said they look forward to even more passengers hopping on board the Fall River trip to Block Island.

According to its website, Fall River ferry goers will be able to depart Fall River daily and continue on into Perrotti Park, the location of the Newport ferry terminal, after a scenic hour ferry ride through the Mt. Hope and Narragansett Bays. From there, travelers have the option to either spend the day in historic downtown Newport or remain on the ferry and continue on to Block Island.

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So how about hitting the waves on your own?

Trust me, it’s so worth it. At the Fairhaven-based Sail Buzzards Bay, they offer high quality sailing instruction for all levels of experience since 2009, and also offer captained charters. Owner Reda Limantas, a certified ASA Instructor for Sail Buzzard’s Bay, holds a U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s license. She said you can either learn to sail, or sail along with them to explore the many harbors of the South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands.

“It’s all about getting outside to enjoy the sunshine and the open vistas out on the water,” said Limantas, who voyages aboard the 30-foot sailboat Aura that included a sail from the Netherlands to Lithuania and a honeymoon voyage from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Salvador, Brazil.

Limantas said learning to sail at Sail Buzzards Bay has what you need to advance your sailing skills at a time that is convenient for you. Class sizes are small, at no more than four people, to give each learner as much one-on-one time with their instructor and as much time as possible sailing on the 23 to 31-foot sailboats. Sailing from Fairhaven harbor, new sailors will learn to sail on the water with USCG licensed and ASA certified instructors, all preparing to help you to sail the world.

As for chartering from Sail Buzzards Bay, they offer access to a wide variety of sailing conditions and destinations with either its 23-foot Sonar, ideal for a half-day sail out onto Buzzards Bay or for a day of sailing to South Dartmouth or Mattapoisett harbors, or on its larger boats that can go to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Cuttyhunk, or points beyond.

Limantas said that in addition to lessons and charters, they will also be offering small sailboat and kayak rentals too, new for 2015.

So why take up sailing, even in your twilight years?

“Sailing is both challenging and relaxing. Two things that are sometime lacking in our busy lives,” said Limantas. “Fresh air, sunshine, and physical and mental challenges.”

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Bike Boom Preparing for a two-wheeled revolution

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The winter seems but a faint memory and people have emerged from their hibernation to find their way back to nature and get a little exercise in the process.

The residents of the South Coast are lucky that there are a number of bike paths available to help get them off the streets and bike at their leisure. There are also a number of bike trails in the works that transportation officials hope will eventually link into a continuous trail from Cape Cod to Providence.

While Jackie Schmidt, Senior Transportation Planner and Bicycle Coordinator for the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD), said that there are a lot of bike paths out there in the South Coast, many of which are not yet connected but hopefully will be in the future. This hypothetical super-path would be called the “South Coast Bikeway.”

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phase path to Fairhaven in 2010 (but has planned it out since 1996), will get funding for its next section sometime over the next couple years. The new path will connect the path from Mattapoisett Neck Road to Depot Street in the “Village.”

Because bike paths are part of the Transportation Improvement Program, 80 percent of the funding comes from the federal government, with the rest covered by the state.

Schmidt said that neighboring Marion has just recently submitted its plans for its first path, which could take 4-5 years to fund. Wareham is also working on bike lanes in town as well as a path to go through Wareham Village.

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to create bike lanes within some of the city roads.

Swansea, Schmidt said, has a number of bike lanes and a bike path off Milford Road. Dartmouth and Westport are working on connecting paths to both Fall River and New Bedford.

“New Bedford has a beautiful path that goes around Fort Tabor and Clarks Cove called the Saulnier Bike Trail, with water on one side all the way around. It’s really beautiful,” said Schmidt. “It is not connected to Fairhaven, and crossing the Fairhaven Bridge at this point would be tricky.”

Schmidt said while the eventual plan is to link all these paths from Providence to Provincetown, the South Coast Bike Path is focused on connecting the East Bay Bike path, a 14.5-mile path from Bristol through Providence, to Bourne.

The long-term plan would see the

bike paths linked sometime within the next fifteen to twenty years, while separate paths and towns continue planning and implementing their paths on their own.

Schmidt said that there are about 35 miles of bike path and some are already part of the East Coast Greenway that runs along the east coast from Florida to Maine. The current routes are known as interim routes on the East Coast Greenway until the permanent routes are eventually established.

“There’s a lot of great riding out there and commuter options, and the bike paths give these towns additional tourism options because a lot of people are picking destinations where they can also bike,” said Schmidt. “Connecting all these paths will be a great thing for everyone and a great ride.”

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Bike if you like

Dave Pavao, manager of Yesteryear Cyclery in New Bedford, in business since 1919, said it’s been quite a busy season so far, since many people that suffered from cabin fever are looking to get out and get on their bikes now.

“We’ve had a big influx of people coming in to fix their bikes but there have been many that want to get into a new bike. Remember: bikes are a lot like TVs and cell phones – they are constantly changing,” said Pavao.

“There are so many diverse styles now with an emphasis on comfort, quality, and ease-of-ride.”

Pavao said the benefits of the major work done over the years to link the bike paths offers bikers safer ways to bike one heck of a long stretch of road.

stops to keep the cardiovascular system running hard.

“I did a 40 mile [bike run] yesterday, which I could never do on a bike path and I did a 50 mile on Tuesday.

A bike path is kind of redundant and you can’t get the variety or elevation on a bike path like you can on the open road,” said Martin, though safety, even for avid bikers, is a big concern. “There needs to be more separation on the roadways to allow bikes to travel safely among cars.”

Martin said that he sees things each day on the road that make him grateful he is still alive in this world where most drivers are now fully distracted by cell phones and texting.

Martin told a story how only a few days before, a woman sped past him while texting. He was planning to go straight through an intersection,

Bike paths are great for many people because a lot of them don’t want to be on the road and it’s a great family activity that is safe.

“Basically, [linking the bike paths] is like creating 195 from the Cape to Providence. It will make biking so much easier and you’ll see a lot of people that used to take their cars to work using their bikes instead,” said Pavao. “It’ll get a lot of cars off the road, especially for people who bike but are afraid to use major roads to get around.”

Scott Martin, sixteen-year owner of Scottee’s Westport Bicycles, said business has been brisk since the weather changed and that people are out and about looking to bike.

“Bike paths are great for many people because a lot of them don’t want to be on the road and it’s a great family activity that is safe,” said Martin.

But like anything, especially for avid bikers like Martin, bike paths have their drawbacks. Martin said many of them are just straightaways with very little elevation and way too many

but the driver, without a turn signal, took a right turn right in front of him, never seeing him or his bike.

“She took that turn and was still staring at her phone while she did it,” said Martin. “I could have been killed.”

With all the effort being put into constructing new bike lanes, Martin hopes some work will also spill over into restructuring current roadways so that drivers and cyclists can live and commute harmoniously.

Perhaps twenty years from now, there will be dual options for bikers to either traverse the tranquility of the beautiful bike paths now linked from Providence to the Cape or ample bike lanes that will provide the more challenging biking aspects to the diehard riders. Until that happens, there are still plenty of options for those of us who want a little exercise to go with our summertime fun.

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Fall River Municipal Credit Union: 85 years of dream-building

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ince 1930, Fall River Municipal Credit Union (FRMCU) has been helping members make their financial dreams come true. Their primary goal has always been focused on the financial needs of their membership and the greater community. Whether it was opening their first savings account, buying their first car, or buying their first home; Fall River Municipal Credit Union has always been there to help.

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in which they offer. During the real estate boom in the first decade of this century, there were many players in the mortgage marketplace. Individuals and families were steered toward mortgage products that were not the best fit for them. FRMCU held to solid underwriting practices that helped put its members into the right mortgage option. As FRMCU’s CEO & President Matthew Schondek put it, “Fall River Municipal Credit Union is always looking for a relationship, not just a sale. Putting members into the right mortgage that they can afford is the philosophy that we

stand by. It is in the best interest of our member, and therefore the credit union’s future.”

Finance for the future Over the last year, FRMCU has been integrating its new core processor to better serve their members. At the same time, they have been busy expanding their product line offering members means to improve their financial situation. Families have been able to buy the home of their dreams and others able to live in their homes more affordably because of these new programs.

“FRMCU has joined the Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership in conjunction with MassHousing to promote home purchases in the historic communities of Fall River and New Bedford.”

In 2014, the credit union created a new Firsttime Homebuyers Program to make homeownership attainable and affordable for its members.

This program allows qualifying first-time homebuyers the ability to get into their first home with as little as a 3% down payment. As with any first-time homeowner program, some restrictions and qualifications do apply.

Contact the credit union for additional information or to apply.

In an effort to help members stay comfortable and save on their energy bills, FRMCU partnered with Mass Save to offer heat loans. This program provides members with an energy audit of their homes and interest free loans for projects to make their homes more energy efficient.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston approved FRMCU to be a part of the Equity Builder Program for first-time homebuyers and medium income borrowers. This program offers qualifying members equity building funds which can be used for closing costs or down payment assistance. FRMCU has continued its’ participation in the FHLB”s Equity Builder program for 2015 and has been allocated up to $110,000 with a maximum of $11,000 per member.

These funds are available for a limited time or until fully awarded.

A step up In 2015, FRMCU has partnered with MassHousing to bring even more

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FRMCU has developed the Home of the Brave Program to provide affordable, low down payment mortgages for veterans of the US Armed Services living in Massachusetts to serve those who have served their country. Also, FRMCU has joined the Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership in conjunction with MassHousing to promote home purchases in the historic communities of Fall River and New Bedford. The “Buy Fall River” and “Buy New Bedford” programs offer low down payment options and fixed-rate financing.

These are safe options and financing solutions to enable low-to-moderate-income homebuyers to purchase properties in Fall River and New Bedford.

FRMCU also enhanced their Member Link Plus Online Banking and bill payment services offering greater flexibility to their members. This improved their members’ access to their accounts and finances.

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Is biology destiny?

Have you ever wondered why women live longer (and healthier) than men do?

Well, it may be politically incorrect to say so, but a big reason has to do with basic biology. At conception, the fertilized human egg is neither male nor female, until all those random chromosomes start sending out signals to ramp up production of either male androgens or female estrogens. And at that very moment, the longevity gap between the two sexes begins.

More miscarried or stillborn fetuses are male than female. More boys are born prematurely than girls, and more have lower Apgar scores at birth.

For every 100 females born live, there are 105 males, yet 25% more male than female newborns die, and 60% of babies who die of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) are male.

Females are the long-distance runners in the longevity race, born with stronger immune systems and survival instincts. Some scientists theorize that testosterone-driven risk-taking behavior, whether it be sky-diving or fire-fighting or playing rugby or gambling, was hard-wired into the male genetic code in the evolutionary past.

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Young male children also seem to be more vulnerable to respiratory, behavioral, and neurological problems; according to a CDC study, boys are five times more likely to suffer from autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s Spectrum disorders. And a Dutch study showed that boys aged 0-4 are much more frequently admitted to hospitals than girls of the same age.

Males stand a lesser chance of living to a ripe old age right from the genetic get-go. In every age group, they are at a higher risk of dying, especially between 15 and 24 years old, when risky behavior is at its peak. Boys and men are more liable to die in accidents, suicides, car crashes, and homicides than are women. Men also choose more physicallydangerous occupations, like fishing or mining or joining the military – more than 90% of workplace deaths involve men. As a result, by age 35, women start to outnumber men in the general population.

By age 100, women outnumber men 8 to 1.

The mysteriously expanding gender gap

But genetics alone can’t explain why the average American woman’s life expectancy now is 81 years,

while a typical American man’s life expectancy is five years less. In 1920, there was only a one-year longevity gap. The human genetic code certainly didn’t change in less than a century, so there must be external factors involved to explain why men die younger (and sicker) than do women. What profound changes of the 20th century – wars, industrialization, economics, technology? – made being born male now so increasingly dangerous?

For instance, why do almost twice as many men die of coronary artery disease than women? Why does a black man stand a 1 in 30 chance of being murdered, while a white woman stands only a 1 in 500 chance? Why do twice as many adult men as women die of chronic liver disease/cirrhosis and accidental deaths, almost three times as many men as women die of HIV/AIDS, and almost four times as many men as women commit suicide or are victims of homicides? You can’t blame all that on the X/Y chromosomes.

Nature vs. nurture

Males may be born physiologically weaker than females, but how boys are “socialized” at home, in school, in the media, and on the streets, also has

a huge impact on their health and longevity. We need to change the unspoken “messages” they’re learning about “manhood.” We all need to find more “teachable moments,” and reassure boys and men that it is not “wussy” to go see a doctor.

We’ve made some progress in the last fifty years teaching our sons to “get in touch with their feelings.” We’re much more accepting of men who take paternity leave, gays, or young men who study fashion design instead of physics – but we’ve still got a long way to go.

Here in the 21st century, we are still unconsciously teaching boys, “don’t cry like a sissy,” when they’re hurt, sick or scared – that they just need to “toughen up” and “get back in the game.”

Our society reinforces the male ideal of the James Bond gangsta die-with-your-boots-on Mad Men super-athlete.

And those little boys will grow up to be the men who adamantly refuse to get annual check-ups, seek help and comfort when they’re upset, or go to the emergency room when they’re injured. But boys and men need not die young of preventable illnesses and disabilities just because they’ve been socially conditioned to avoid professional care.

Mother knew best

Because Mommies take both sons and daughters for regular check-ups and emergency medical care, our children are usually all properly immunized, tested, monitored, and treated... until they turn 18. And that’s when the real problem with men’s health issues and longevity begins. Once they leave the nest, young males just don’t take very good care of themselves, when compared to their sisters.

According to national statistics, more than half of American males over 20 don’t get enough exercise, and almost a third of them binge-drink, have high blood pressure, and/or are obese. According to an NBC News report, at least 40% of American men in their 40s have never ever had their blood cholesterol level checked. And a third of American men just flat-out refuse to go for annual checkups and tests even when the visits are fully paid for by their health insurance. When it comes to “preventive” medicine and personal health care, a lot of men just don’t seem to “get it.”

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especially during their childbearing years. And once the children are born, women traditionally become the caregivers who keep them healthy and safe. So girls and women are just more familiar with the medical establishment.

As a result, they aren’t as reluctant to go check out that rash or lump or ache before it turns into something really serious.

Women tend to view regular medical care as a means of preventing ailments, not just as a means of treating a dire emergency. Because of their upbringing, they’re more familiar with nutrition, first aid and childcare; they endure regular PAP smears and dental checkups; they get their kids vaccinated. And women are generally more willing than men to take proactive steps to stay healthy – like losing weight or flossing regularly – if only for their family’s sake.

But apparently this reluctance is a worldwide male behavior, not just American, so maybe some of this fear of doctors is hard-wired. Adult males are indeed physically stronger and larger than females.

Since caveman days, the male of the species was the designated hunter and warrior, protector and provider, and their self-image was based on their physical prowess. To display any weakness (i.e., to be sick, disabled, or injured) was to be vulnerable – a sign of failure or cowardice.

This all goes a long way in explaining why women tend to live longer than men do, around the world.

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Boys will be boys

When they’re sick, many men will grumble, “I’ll be fine, leave me alone,” and then they’ll go self-medicate with OTC cures, alcohol, mega-vitamins or working out more at the gym. And when they don’t get any better, they’ll button-hole a buddy who’s had the same symptoms to ask his advice – but God forbid they should go see a doctor!

Except for those pediatric wellness checks, many men have only seen the insides of a hospital emergency room or ICU, not some boring doctor’s office. As a result, many men think of medical attention only as a last resort, when they’re in serious PAIN. We need to bridge that “prevention vs. pain” perception gap.

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Girls and women are also not as much in the dark about the extended family’s medical history as many men are – if Gramps and all his brothers were overweight and diabetic, or if Aunt Sandra and a cousin had ovarian cancer, women are much more likely to mention that to their pediatrician or gynecologist.

Like their sisters, boys need to be made aware of their family’s medical history – after all, they deserve to know the genetic hand they’ve been dealt, so that they are empowered to make better health and lifestyle choices later on. Remember Jim Fixx, the 1970s running guru, who dropped dead of a heart attack at 52? His own father died of a heart attack at 43.

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everything in record time. Take frequent breaks from the big project to deal with the small stuff, and don’t be embarrassed to accept help or ask for advice.

Get out of the rut and stay curious – indulge in a hobby, read a real book, join a club, try a new food, take a different route. Break away from passive and mind-numbing “leisure activities” like binge-watching, playing the slots, or fantasy life on the internet.

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Eat less of everything that’s put in front of you, but especially less of animal products, chemical additives, processed foods, or anything not cooked-from-scratch at home.

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n Embrace responsibility for your future health and longevity, if only for your family’s sake. Get a checkup every year.

Even men who look and feel “healthy” still need to be physically examined and tested regularly, just like when they were under Mommy’s care. Serious health concerns like inherited diseases or high blood pressure/cholesterol/blood sugar are like ticking time-bombs. They are outwardly symptomless – until it’s too late.

So, until we raise a few generations of boys who are better educated about their bodies and health, the burden falls on the womenfolk, caregivers, and society-at-large to teach boys and men to take better care of themselves, and to stop trying to prove themselves invincible by eating nothing but junk, ignoring symptoms of illness, shoveling the snow when they’re way past their prime, or playing football without a helmet.

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It’s true that women do not get prostate cancer, and that men don’t get pregnant. But public education campaigns (and funding) for specifically-male health issues lag far behind the public’s awareness of specifically-female health issues, like prenatal care, breast cancer, and osteoporosis.

Almost as many men die of prostate cancer each year as women die of breast cancer – but when was the last time you saw a public service announcement or some Hollywood celebrity urging men to get tested for cancer or diabetes or HIV/AIDS? Where are all the marches and fund-raisers to save our little boys from becoming a needless statistic?

Remember Bill “Bubba” Clinton, who loved his Big Macs, and then became a vegan after his emergency bypass surgery? Boys need to be know more about how the whole human body works (not just their reproductive parts) – about the interplay of nutrition, personal safety, genetics, hygiene, and dealing with emotions and relationships. Boys should not be totally focused on how their bodies look on the outside – what goes on beneath all those muscles is way more important if they want to live long and prosper.

We need to start a kitchen table talk and a national debate about how our sons, brothers, husbands, and fathers deserve better medical attention and health advice, and how we can all make it less anxiety-provoking for them to get it. Big boys do cry when it hurts or when they’re sad, scared, or worried, whether they admit it or not. They need not suffer in silence or ignorance.

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BUSINESS BUZZ

Long road home: Steve Smith retiring

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o you remember what you were doing in 1968?

Recent Colgate University graduate Steve Smith was joining his classmates in pounding the pavement and looking for a job.

The young Smith made a great impression at the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District, a regional planning agency which serves the cities and towns of Southeastern Massachusetts.

He was hired for an entry-level position and loved the place so much that he never left. After four-plus decades with the Tauntonbased agency (including the last 32 as its executive director), Smith is retiring this summer.

Smith has been synonymous with SRPEDD for most of its existence. He is proud of the work his organization has done for the people of Southeastern Massachusetts.

“SRPEDD exists to help guide the growth and development of Southeastern Massachusetts, which includes a great environment, a healthy economy, a strong transportation network, and good overall development,” said Smith.

“My job is to build and lead a team of qualified and trusted staff to work with the federal, state and local governments, along with organizations and citizens to carry out that mission.”

Like all great leaders, Smith has assembled a topnotch staff that shares his passion for the region.

“My greatest accomplishment has been to build and nurture a great team and stable organization to succeed in achieving that vision,” said Smith.

“I have been executive director for 32 years and some staff have been with me for nearly that long.

The staff are dedicated and hard-working and love what they do. I am proud to lead a group of professionals committed to making a better future.”

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“There are lots of similarities between SRPEDD and SEED,” said Smith. “[Maria] is my closest advisor and best friend.”

During retirement, Smith plans to spend more time with his four adult children and three grandchildren. An avid sailor, Smith also enjoys gardening and travel.

Smith is leaving SRPEDD in good hands, as current Deputy Director Sandy Conaty will serve as Interim Director after his retirement. He plans to work closely with Conaty before and after his final day on the job.

“I hope to ease the transition and support her ideas and improvements to make SRPEDD even more successful,” “I believe that this said Smith. “I believe that there is a region can achieve good foundation in place from which to build permanent success.” great things including Smith would like to see SRPEDD a healthy economy, a tackle some new challenges in the beautiful environment future like taking steps to curb climate and landscape, good change and being at the forefront of an economic revitalization in the region. transportation, good nothing would bring a bigger housing, good jobs, and But smile to his face than witnessing a train opportunity for all…” leaving South Station en route to the South Coast.

“I want SRPEDD to push the South Amicable accolades Coast Rail project over the finish line,” said Smith.

South Coast Rail Project Manager Jean Fox Smith’s friends and colleagues describe him as praised the efforts of Smith during his long tenure “down to earth” and “fair-minded,” but he hopes to with SRPEDD. be remembered for his integrity and sincere efforts “Steve Smith’s decades of leadership at SRPEDD to make the area a better place to live. are marked with a special ability to convene a “I believe that this region can achieve great top-notch staff and bring 27 very different commuthings including a healthy economy, a beautiful nities together with a common vision of regional environment and landscape, good transportation, unity and regional equity,” said Fox. good housing, good jobs, and opportunity for all,” As is the nature of being an executive director, said Smith.

Smith often brings his work home with him.

“We can have it all with proper planning and I Fortunately, he has had someone there that can want to think that SRPEDD has helped lay the founempathize with the pressures associated with dation for a much brighter future and deserves a being the head honcho. Smith’s wife, Maria great deal of credit when the region finally achieves Gooch-Smith runs the South Eastern Economic its potential.”

Development Corp. (SEED), a small non-profit business lender. remain active in civic affairs in the region. He lists South Coast Rail as his “number one priority” for the last 12 years and will continue to advocate for the project.

“It could mean so much to the revitalization of places like Fall River and New Bedford, and the Commonwealth owes us,” said Smith.

“Due to the planning we have been doing, the region is well-positioned to maximize the benefits from this project. I hope to use my technical and political skills bolstered by my institutional memory to make this dream a reality.”

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The cellar of the house I grew up in was dry and tight…for the first ten years.

That kind of lulled the family into a false sense of security.

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ventually some serious weather stuck around for too many days, and water found its way through the wall or the floor. Lots of stuff had to be throw out that never needed to be at risk.

It was lots of work. And it was expensive to replace some of those items.

You might see the same possibilities for disaster in your own basement – cardboard boxes of summer

clothes and old financial documents on the floor. The furnace and hot water tank sitting low on the concrete.

Power mowers and large paintings.

Not to mention computers and monitors, televisions, and all manner of electrically-powered devices not meant to be drenched in moisture.

Imagine pouring a couple of thousands gallons of water on the floor.

Now how do things look?

My father had a square-foot-sized hole dug and lined with concrete in a corner and installed a sump pump that would start automatically when it sensed water and pump it outside.

I’m not sure the cellar ever leaked again, but my father was ready for it.

A sump pump is a last line of defense, if water does get through the barriers you have in place. Even thoughtfully designed and wellconstructed houses are vulnerable to water intrusion in their cellars.

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years without water problems, and then something changes in the neighborhood and they start having problems,” says Steve Andras, owner of Pioneer Basement in Westport, noting that construction projects in a neighborhood can shift underground water flow patterns.

Water in the basement is annoying in so many ways. Cleaning up is time-consuming and dispiriting. A proper fix is going to cost you some money. And if you plan to sell the house in the future, a leaky basement is going to reduce the value of your home.

Despite the potential for water problems, most homes with cellars don’t have sump pumps. One of my family members who until recently built houses for a company on the South Coast says sump pumps weren’t installed as a matter of course, and rarely did homeowners request them if a house was being planned.

Steve Andras explains, “The builder has to warranty the house for water

leakage for one year, so they take the risk,” though custom builders offer sump pump systems to the homeowner as an option.

Spec home builders also shy away from providing sump pumps because they create negative impression in the minds of prospective buyers.

Water can get into a basement in many ways, through the walls, through the floor, through the joint between the walls and floor. I’ve had the pleasure of mopping up after a clogged overhead pipe dumped sewage onto the cellar floor.

On most houses with basements, the outside surfaces of the foundation is slathered with tar to prevent water from wicking through the concrete, but even a tiny gap in the coverage or a developing crack gives water a way to get in.

Some foundations feature drainage around the outside of the foundation called French drains. A French drain is a perforated PVC pipe covered by a layer of filter fabric that is buried

in a bed of gravel, so that water can flow away from the house with little resistance. French drains are likely to become more inefficient as the years pass and more sediment works its way into the pipe.

So we’re back to the sump pump.

If you’re willing to wait till the water actually penetrates, keep on hand a couple of small, submersible pumps that can be set on the floor and attached to a hose long enough to move the water well away from your house.

These small pumps are available at hardware stores, but rest assured they’ll be sold out if you need one when everyone is being hit by bad weather. And if you try to borrow one you’ll find your friends are already dealing with their own water crises.

you don’t have someone regularly checking your house. A proper sump pump will turn on and off as needed, work through a power outage if you have a battery backup, and be tough enough to operate for years without failing.

It turns out an open sump pit is a Pandora’s box of potential problems.

“A pump should always have an enclosed cover,” Steve Andras says, noting that open sump pits have proved dangerous to both children and pets. Pits also let in radon gas from beneath the foundation.

Most of all, a cover helps control basement humidity.

Humidity is more insidious than outright flooding. Humidity contributes to mold, rot or mildew, which also encourages insects to move in.

Humidity is more insidious than outright flooding.

Humidity contributes to mold, rot or mildew, which also encourages insects to move in.

For $150-200 each they’re a good investment to make before you have problems.

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And the basement humidity eventually gets sucked up into the upstairs areas, which can provoke allergies and produce unpleasant odors.

A good dehumidifier works handin-hand with a sump pump in keeping a basement dry and comfortable.

Dehumidifiers help keep the humidity under control, but a dehumidifier placed next to an open pit will simply pull from the endless supply of moisture coming out of the ground, adding to the problem. A sump pit cover helps prevent moisture from getting into the basement.

Realizing the importance of controlling humidity, in 2006 Andras created a company called Grate Products (grateproducts.com), which manufactures its own pit liners, Continued ON NEXT PAGE

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Permanent sump pumps come in two types, pedestal pumps and submersible pumps. Each has its advantages. In most circumstances, Andras favors submersible pumps because the water cools them when they’re in operation, helping to lengthen their lifespan.

“Generally, we see a lifespan of five to seven years for a pump. If your stuff in the basement is valuable, replace it closer to five years,” he says.

Inverter and backup batteries are options on sump pump systems. Some homeowners choose to go with multiple pumps. And “since the pump is always in or near water, it’s a good idea to have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the outlet to prevent accidental electrocution,” warns the HowStuffWorks website.

Permitting is another consideration when planning a sump pump. Not all towns require permits, and in many towns homeowners can install a sump pump themselves without permits, while professionals require a permit.

Where pumped water flows to is another important consideration. If the pump is tied into a city sewage system it will likely require a plumbing permit, but if it discharges outside, it doesn’t require a plumbing permit. However, more and more cities are having issues with pumping water into the street. If the water freezes on the street and can be shown to be the cause of an accident or problem, the homeowner may be liable.

If you’re looking to a professional to install your sump pump, they should know what your town requires. Check with your local building officials on this one.

Also, plan to keep the outflow away from septic systems and wells.

Sump pumps require maintenance. Look for corrosion, particularly if you’re near the beach and saltwater makes it into the pump. Sediment is usually suspended in the water and has to be cleaned out of the pump. Keep the sump pit clean, particularly if it’s an open pit.

A sump pump is one more thing for the homeowner to spend money on, but well worth it if want a dry, clean basement.

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Traditionally, June is known as the month of weddings, graduations, and Father’s Day. But June is also the month when life on the South Coast moves outdoors. It’s when you clean up the hibachi and lawn chairs, and buy the bug-spray, band-aids and sun-screen.

All of a sudden, there’s an explosion of festivals, road races, feasts, outdoor concerts, and farmer’s markets. June is the month of maximum sunlight (but not-yet-scorchinghot temperatures), so make the most of your June evenings – eat outdoors, mingle with neighbors, and stroll to a local event.

across the region It’s time for farmers markets and roadside produce stands throughout the South Coast! To find one near you, visit www.semaponline.org or www. localharvest.org or www.farmfresh.org.

Relive the Revolution! Enjoy the festivities of “Gaspee Days” in Rhode Island through June 14. For a schedule of events, visit www.gaspee.com or call 401-781-1772.

Bristol Community College will raise their fees by $8.00 more per credit, starting in September.

Woohoo! Celebrate clean water by participating in the 22nd Annual Buzzards Bay Swim on June 20, from the south end of New Bedford across the harbor to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven, sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. For details, go to www. savebuzzardsbay.org/swim.

Head for Battleship Cove in Fall River for the Galley Tour June 6 or Submarine Day June 20!

Call 508-678-1100 or visit www.battleshipcove.org.

While you’re there, check out the largest collection of Titanic memorabilia in the US, including the oneton model used in the 1953 movie, at the Fall River Marine Museum in Battleship Cove. For more info, call 508-674-3533 or visit www.marinemuseumfr. org. Coordinate your visit with an event at the nearby Narrows Center for the Arts – for a complete schedule, visit www.narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

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New Bedford – sign up for the 4-day “Painting in the Garden with Severin Haines” workshop June 2528. For more info, call 508-997-1401 or visit www. rjdmuseum.org.

If you’re 50 or older, check out the trips sponsored by the New Bedford Senior Travel Program. There’s Kinky Boots at the Providence Performing Arts Center on June 14, The Elizabeth Park Rose Garden on June 20, then Quincy Market and the Spirit of Boston Cruise on June 22. For details, call 508-9916171. The Marion Council on Aging will sponsor a trip to the Sandwich Glass Museum on June 15. Call 508-748-3570.

If you live on the South Coast and you’d like to experience raising a few chickens in your backyard this summer, check out www.twincedarfarm.net or www.rhentaflock.com. And, if you’re interested in keeping up on South Coast environmental news, check out www.ecori.org.

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Help out South Coast children by supporting the “Gifts To Give” Clamboil and Lobster Dinner in Acushnet on June 6. For tickets or more info, call 508-717-8715 or contact jim@giftstogive.org.

attleboro There’s always something to see or do at the Capron Park Zoo. Summer Zoocademy for Kids starts this month. Call 774-203-1840 or go to www.capronparkzoo.com.

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Stroll through Blithewold Gardens – and sign the kids up for Camp Sequoia! Go to www.blithewold. org or call 401-253-2707.

Take the whole family to a once-in-a-lifetime Fourth of July in Bristol, home of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the US. Learn more at www.july4thbristolri.com.

Experience pre-Industrial Age life at the Coggeshall Farm Museum, rated the “Best LivingHistory” farm in Rhode Island by Yankee Magazine.

To learn more, visit www.coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

If you’re a boat-lover, don’t miss the Herreshoff Marine Museum, home to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. Learn more at www.herreshoff.org.

buzzards bay Listen to a free concert performed by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Band at the Bandshell in Onset on June 6. For more info, go to www.onsetbay.org.

Mark your calendars! The annual Buzzards Bay Regatta will set sail from the New Bedford Yacht Club August 7-9. For details, visit www.buzzardsbayregatta.com.

carver Take the kids to Edaville Railroad for Dino Land or Thomas the Tank Engine train rides! For more info, visit www.edaville.com.

dartmouth UMass Dartmouth junior Jacob Miller, a resident of Fairhaven, has been named as one of the country’s Truman Scholars of 2015 – the only recipient in Massachusetts this year, and a first for UMass Dartmouth. Miller will receive a $30,000 scholarship from the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation towards graduate education in public service leadership.

Durfee High School’s legendary telescope is back! Attend a free stargazing event on June 11 or June 18, starting at dusk, weather permitting, on the school’s rooftop observatory.

Head for Battleship Cove for the Galley Tour June 6 or for Submarine Day on June 20! Call 508-6781100 or visit www.battleshipcove.org. While you’re there, check out the largest collection of Titanic memorabilia in the US, including the one-ton model used in the 1953 movie, at the Fall River Marine Museum in Battleship Cove. For more info, call 508674-3533 or visit www.marinemuseumfr.org.

Don’t miss the Dartmouth Lions Club’s “Blind Wine Tasting” at Running Brook Vineyard on June 27. For more info, call 774-929-7352.

The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous lineup – there’s John Fullbright on June 5, King’s X June 12, Ronnie Earl June 16, Barnstar! June 26 – and much, much more! For a complete schedule, visit www.narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

Get reacquainted with the great outdoors at the Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth. Try your hand at some canoeing or kayaking! Call 508990-0505 or visit www.lloydcenter.org.

Check out the free exhibit of Depression-era WPA paintings at the Cherry & Webb Gallery, sponsored by the Greater Fall River Art Association. For more information, go to www.greaterfallriverartassoc.org.

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See what’s on the schedule at the newly-renovated YMCA! For program list and camp brochures, go to www.ymcasouthcoast.org.

Check out the Children’s Museum in Easton! For info, call 508-230-3789 or visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

“My Brother’s Keeper” of Easton and Dartmouth is looking for volunteers and gently-used residential furniture for families in need. Free pick-up. Call 774305-4577 or visit www.MyBrothersKeeper.org.

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If you’re interested in the history of JapanAmerica ties, visit the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House in Fairhaven, where it all began. Go to www. wmfriendshiphouse.org or call 508-995-1219.

Meet your friends on Saturdays at the Oxford Book Haven and Café at the Church of the Good Shepherd in North Fairhaven. Fresh soups and desserts, used books on sale, board games, and WiFi. To learn more, visit www.goodshepherdfairhaven. com or call 508-992-2281.

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For the 14th consecutive year, New Bedford is the top dollar-value fishing port in the United States, primarily due to scallop landings.

New Bedford is hoppin’ with food, festivals, and music in the summertime. There’s the 21st Annual Clambake on Pier 3 on June 12! Plan ahead for a Fireworks Cruise on July 4th from the waterfront, and head for Buttonwood Park on July 10 for the Summer Festival. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.destinationnb.org.

Everett Hoagland, a former Poet Laureate of New Bedford, was the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Langston Hughes Society Award.

Celebrate clean water at the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 22 annual Buzzards Bay Swim on June 20. Join more then 300 others who make difference to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. You can swim, volunteer, or cheer on swimmers as they cross outer New Bedford Harbor. For more informations visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim Check out the “Dia de Portugal” Festival June 1114 in the city’s North End. Call 508-322-7025 or go to www.nb-dayofportugal.com.

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Experience a WWII Living History Encampment June 27-28 at Fort Taber. For more info, visit www. forttaber.org or call 508-994-3938.

Take a tour of the city’s historic district and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! For more info, go to www.nps.gov/nebe. And while you’re there, visit the Whaling Museum and Seamen’s Bethel.

Explore New Bedford’s evolution from a whaling port to an industrial giant at the new exhibit “Energy and Enterprise: Industry and the City of New Bedford” at the Whaling Museum. For more info, visit www.whalingmuseum.org or call 508-997-0046.

Artists everywhere! Enjoy peak bloom at the RotchJones-Duff House and Garden Museum – sign up for the 4-day “Painting in the Garden with Severin Haines” workshop June 25-28. The RJD fundraiser dinner dance in Mattapoisett will be held June 13.

Plan ahead for the August 27 “Swinging 60s Concert in the Gardens.” For info and schedule, call 508-9971401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org.

It’s all happenin’ at the Z! Head for the Zeiterion for the Dark Star Orchestra June 3, acoustic solo with David Crosby June 6, “Curious George” June 14, “Girls Night: The Musical” June 26, and more! Go to www.zeiterion.org or call 508-999-6276.

Head for the Buttonwood Park Zoo when the kids are home! Don’t miss Baseball Night on June 12 or Teddy Bear Affair Night July 10. There’s also “Toddler Tales” every Thursday morning, free with admission.

Stories, snacks, and activities. For details, call 508991-6178 or visit www.bpzoo.org.

Reserve your tickets now for Mary Poppins, performed by the New Bedford Festival Theatre July 24 through August 2 at the Zeiterion! Call 508-9942900 or visit www.nbfestivaltheatre.com.

Enjoy FREE family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights. The June 11 theme is “Latitude and Longitude.” The July 9 theme is “Kids Rule!” Go to www.ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.

If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out the monthly Salon Concerts at the Wamsutta Club. Robin Greenstein performs on June 7. For details, go to www.wamsuttaconcerts.com.

Turn off the TV and go see a play! New Bedford’s Your Theatre will perform The Obraz June 4-7.

For more info, go to www.yourtheatre.org or call 508-993-0772.

If you’re interested in the history of ornamental glass and glass-making, make sure to visit the New Bedford Museum of Glass. Visit www.nbmog.org or call 508-984-1666.

Make plans to attend the New Bedford Folk Festival July 4-5. For details, go to www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com and www.destinationnb.org.

Save the dates! The annual Buzzards Bay Regatta will set sail from the New Bedford Yacht Club August 7-9. For details, visit www.buzzardsbayregatta.com.

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Don’t miss the Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff June 19-21! Learn more at www.newportflowershow.org.

Head for the Newport Charter Yacht Show June 22 at the Yachting Center. For more info, go to www. newportchartershow.com or call 401-846-1115.

Tiptoe through the Spring Newport Secret Garden Tour June 26-28! Call 401-439-7253 or go to www. secretgardentours.com. Or stroll through the Rough Point Landscape History and Garden Tour on June 9 or 30. Visit www.newportrestoration.org or call 401846-4152 x 122 for more info.

Watch the Clagett Memorial Clinic and Regatta from Fort Adams through June 22. For details, call 401-846-4470 or visit www.clagettregatta.org.

Head for Fort Adams for the Newport Folk Festival July 24-26, and the Newport Jazz Festival July 31-August 2. Learn more at www.newportfolkfest.net and www.newportjazzfest.org.

Newport will host the “Newport Bridge Festival” July 27-30 (go to www.newportbridgefest.com) to “bridge” the musical gap between the Newport Folk Festival (July 24-26) and the Newport Jazz Festival (July 31-August 2).

If your musical tastes are more classical and international, check out the schedule of the Newport Music Festival July 10-26. Learn more at www.newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

Watch this space! There’ll be a full schedule of summer festivals, concerts and special events on the Newport waterfront starting this month. Plan now by visiting www.newportwaterfrontevents.com, www. discovernewport.org, and www.fortadams.org.

The Great Newport Chowder Cook-Off will be held June 6 on the waterfront – for complete details, visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com.

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Enjoy a performance of at the Newport Playhouse – Cheaters will be performed through June 14, and Killjoy June 18 through August 2. Go to www.newportplayhouse.com or call 401-848-7529.

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Mark your calendar for the Newport Kite Festival July 11-12 at Brenton Point State Park! For details, call 401-344-5264 or go to www.newportkitefestival. com.

Plan ahead for the Newport Antiques Show July 24-26 at St. George’s School in Middletown. To learn more, call 401-846-2669 or go to www.newportantiqueshow.com.

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Head for the Providence Performing Arts Center for Legends of Boston Comedy at the VETS June 6, Kinky Boots June 9-14, and much more! Call 401421-2787 or go to www.ppacri.org.

Enjoy the prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal through June 14, performed by The Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence. For show times, call 401-4007100 or go to www.thewilburygroup.org.

Travel the world at the 2015 Providence International Arts Festival June 11-14 – music, food, performances, parade. For more info, visit www.pvdfestival.com, www.first-works.org or call 401-421-4278.

Stroll through the Festival of Historic Houses in Providence on June 13. For more info, visit www. providencehousetour.com.

Take the kids to the Roger Williams Park Zoo! Free admission for dads on Father’s Day June 21.

Ride a camel, feed a giraffe, or climb a rock wall (starting July 1). Don’t forget that Zoo Camp! Starts June 15. For info, go to www.rwpzoo.org or call 401-785-3510.

Treat your friends to a performance at Trinity Rep! Melancholy Play will be performed through June 28.

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rochester Film crews for the upcoming Jennifer Lawrence/ Bradley Cooper movie Joy spent a day in April shooting the rural scenery and roadways of Rochester.

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taunton Members of the Taunton High School Concert Band performed at Disney World in Orlando back in April as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program.

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The Sandywoods Center for the Arts will present Gong Sound Bath June 20, and contra dancing on the third Wednesday of every month. For a complete schedule, go to www.sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.

wareham Listen to a free concert performed by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Band at the Bandshell in Onset on June 6. The free “Summer of Love Concerts” begin July 1. For more info, go to www.onsetbay.org.

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I walked out of my house the other day and saw a lonely snow shovel leaning forlornly against a far corner of the porch.

I looked around. It was early May. The sun was shining from a blue sky. It was pushing 80. Trees were getting all leafy, my sinuses clogging up from the sudden fall of pollen. Flowers were blooming.

People were actually walking around. They were smiling.

Earlier, I’d been down by a beach in Rhode Island.

People were on it, not in the frigid water, but in the sand, pretending that “the record” didn’t exist.

That it was all a frozen figment of our cabin-feverish imagination. That 110-plus inches of snow just didn’t happen.

There wasn’t much left, but some was. Withering grimy, dirt-encrusted piles of the stuff in the far corners of huge parking lots. I use Logan Express in Braintree, parking there to take the bus to the airport. As recently as late April, there were still scary-looking mounds of grit with snow beneath languishing in the far shady corners, eating up parking spots. I suspect with the mammoth snow farms the stuff was taken to over the winter, some of those crusty critters won’t be fully gone until June approaches.

But it’s not where we can see it. And it made me feel sort of bad for the snow shovel.

“How you doing, buddy?” I asked, walking up to it and putting my non-gloved hand on the worn handle. “Tough winter, huh?”

“Yeah, but it’s what I do,” it said. “I live for that stuff and man, this winter…”

If it had eyes, I imagine they would be watering up.

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stuff, but me and you, together, we got through it, right? Together, ya know?”

“Sure, Mr. Nice Guy now,” the snow shovel said in bristling tone. “Then you were cussing me out pretty good when stuff got stuck to me.”

“Well, yeah, those wet snows were sticky, ya know, not like the light-and-fluffy stuff you could just push aside,” I countered defensively. “The heavy stuff stuck to you like glue.”

“Hey, you get what you pay for, pal! You cheaped out, got an inexpensive one, not one of those ergonomically– designed models.”

“That’s my fault?” he snarled. “Hey, you get what you pay for, pal! You cheaped out, got an inexpensive one, not one of those ergonomically-designed models. But hey, I did the best, I did my best, and there you were, slamming me into the corner of the house knocking snow off, kicking me with your boots, that was abuse, pure and simple. Look, look at the chips in my plastic, man, the crack in my shaft, I mean c’mon!”

“You’re a snow shovel, for cryin’ out loud, you’re used to it,” I said, patting the handle.

“Think again, jerk,” he growled, pulling away.

“We got feelings too, ya know. Plus, you leave me

outside all freakin’ winter, you could’ve brought me in the hall to warm up a bit.”

“Point noted,” I said. “For next season.”

We chatted some more. I told him about the news coverage from the winter, how it was endless, non-stop, all day, every day during the storms.

“Yeah, but that’s old news now,” he sighed. “Now the media’s all over Brady and Deflategate.”

“How did you know that?”

“Duh, the newspaper lands here like right in front of me, you dope,” he said indignantly. “I can read headlines at least.”

We chatted more. I told him about the world’s view of this winter – how a friend of mine in Israel emailed me, worried if I survived. He had read reports of people jumping out of windows in Boston, to their deaths he said, depressed over the constant snowfall. He envisioned Boston as depicted in New York in the 2004 movie “The Day After Tomorrow,” when giant storms plunged the world into a new ice age and snowdrifts obscured skyscrapers.

“Jeez, what a moron,” the snow shovel laughed.

“No kidding?”

“No kidding,” I sighed. “I told him that wasn’t true, that it was winter, we’re used to winter, we adjust.”

I hip bumped him playfully.

“And we shovel out,” I smiled. “With a little help from our friends.”

We talked a bit longer. He seemed sad. He looked sad. He was worn, bent more than when he was new. Indeed, his former gleaming yellow was fading, and he had chips in his plastic. The handle was cracked, probably from me hurling him into the house in anger this winter, and the shaft had a split in it. He was wobbly, old.

He read my mind.

“My time has come,” he sighed, suddenly sounding a lot more than one-season old.

We both looked to the sidewalk where trash awaited pickup. I looked down at him.

“You sure?” I asked.

“I’m sure,” he sighed sadly.

We heard the growing growl of an approaching trash track.

“Make it quick,” he said. “And don’t look back.”

I put him gently atop a pile of trash bags.

Suddenly, I didn’t know what to say. The truck came. I watched the burly worker dispassionately

toss the bags, and my beaten snow shovel, into the stinky maw of the truck, which was full. He pulled the handle, activating the massive crushing power of a giant steel blade.

My snow shovel splintered, the plastic shattering.

I winced. And above the din of the truck, I heard its dying cry.

“Do me a favor,” it said weakly as the truck pulled away. “Save my friends. Save my family. And buy a snowblower, you cheap son of a bitch!”

Point noted. For next season. Pretty smart for a snow shovel.

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