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New Bedford’s Own ‘Rocky,’ Paul Poirier, Passes Away at 59
New Bedford’s Own ‘Rocky,’ Paul Poirier, Passes Away at 59
New Bedford’s Own ‘Rocky,’ Paul Poirier, Passes Away at 59
Paul Poirier--known to New Bedford family and friends simply as "The Champ"--has passed away at the age of 59. The former pro boxer and three-time New England Heavyweight Champion passed away from a heart attack on Monday. Even before he ever stepped foot in the ring, the New Bedford born and raised Poirier was a fighter, battling whatever life threw at him from a young age...
Boys & Girls Club Receives New Equipment From SCBA
Boys & Girls Club Receives New Equipment From SCBA
Boys & Girls Club Receives New Equipment From SCBA
One of the very first charges taken on by the South Coast Business Alliance was a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford. In 2007, the group saw an opportunity to contribute to a cause that would provide more than just an activity to the youth of New Bedford...