I'm Kristen. I'll talk to just about anyone about just about anything and if I think the Southcoast would like to know about it, I write it.
Kristen Pacheco
Break Out the Board Games and Play Virtually with Friends
We called up a friend and asked if they'd like to play a few rounds of Guess Who over Zoom to give the kids some playtime together. It was AMAZING.
Parents: Assign Yourself Homework and Make a Family ICE Binder
Your future self will thank you for taking your at-home time to tackle this preparedness project.
‘Frozen 2′ Is Actually the Soundtrack for Coronavirus Self-Quarantine
Grab some of your quarantine snacks and get ready for family movie night, featuring 'Frozen 2.' It's more relatable than you think.
My Advice to SouthCoast Families: Take a Hike
You know that meme, 'Everything is not easy-peasy lemon squeezy. It's difficult, difficult, lemon difficult'? That’s me right now.
Save Some Green on the Fairways with the 2020 VIP Golf Card
The 2020 VIP Golf Card is your pass to play one round of golf (with waived greens fees) on six of the SouthCoast's favorite courses.
Union Street in New Bedford to Level Up with New Retro Arcade
It may be game over for Slainte, but 34 Union Street gets an extra life when it will soon become a retro arcade serving food and drink.
Fall River’s Re-Start Teen Closet to Help Couch-Surfing Youth in Need
One in 20 youth in the Greater Fall River area "couch surf"’ and rely on their guidance counselors for basic hygiene items throughout the school year.
Downtown New Bedford’s Favorite Dog Passes Away
The Mayor of Purchase Street, 7-year old Woobah the Big Floof, passed away just before Valentine’s Day and Downtown New Bedford’s sidewalk will never be the same.
Marion’s Wheelchair Accessible Boardwalk Trail Is the First of Its Kind on the SouthCoast
Marion's 1,800-foot accessible pathway is near completion and it is unlike any other hiking trail you've seen on the SouthCoast.
Play a Little Longer in Honor of Jamie and Jeffrey
Of all the memorial playgrounds I've seen, this small corner of a local playground is the one that hit me the hardest.