Been up and down the radio dial a few times. Started in New Bedford in the late 1970's at WNBH/WMYS. My journey took paths through Burlington, Vermont, Plattsburg, New York and Providence, Rhode Island before winding it's way back home again. I have done missionary work in Haiti, air boated through The Everglades and watched the sun go down in the deserts of Arizona and Nevada but my best times are spent with my wonderful wife Suzanne and my terrific sons Zachary and Steven. My passions include kayaking, travel, music and following current events.
Barry Richard
Dartmouth Cop to Be Honored 57 Years After Line of Duty Death
There are few alive today who remember Dartmouth police officer Charlie Christie. Chances are you have heard of, or at least have seen, his name before.
Katharine Hepburn’s Memory Lingers in Nearby Connecticut
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook is a great entertainment venue and a museum. Old Saybrook is an easy 90-minute ride from New Bedford.
Massachusetts Youth Suicide Prevention Text Line Faces Deep Cuts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has proposed a $1 million budget reduction for Hey Sam, a confidential peer-to-peer texting hotline for young people in trouble.
New Bedford Kids Blew Bubble Gum as Vietnam Percolated
The day after the U.S. upped its participation in the Vietnam War, New Bedford enjoyed a simpler battle in the form of a bubble gum bubble blowing contest.
New Bedford Stretch of Interstate 195 to See Major Reconstruction Soon
It has been 60 years since I-195 sliced New Bedford in half. The first major reconstruction of the highway is set to begin this fall.
Is Peanut Butter Allowed on Flights From Boston or Providence?
The National Transportation Security Administration has issued a ruling on peanut butter on flights, and PB fans are not going to like it.
New Bedford’s Hurricane Barrier Gates Protect the South End From Storms
Finished in 1966, the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier and three street gates are believed to have prevented some $25 million in storm damage.
New Bedford’s Legendary ‘Watchdog’ Willie Saltzman
New Bedford's Willie Saltzman was old-school. There was a lot of showbiz in Councilor Saltzman's style, but he was sharp as a tack and smart as a whip.
Coggeshall Street Bridge Is a Vital New Bedford-Fairhaven Link
Older than the current New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, the Coggeshall Street Bridge is an essential link between New Bedford and points east.
Mavis and Kermit Surprised 2019 Newport Folk Festival Goers
Newport Folk Festival attendees were surprised when Dolly Parton and Kermit the Frog took the stage unannounced in 2019.