NEW BEDFORD After being forced to leave business at sea following a federal settlement, Carlos Rafael, in yet another move, appears to be setting roots on land.
The winning bidder of the former Merchants National Bank property that sold at auction last month was Bliss Investors LLC, a company managed by Rafael s family.
The historic structure, which sits at the intersection of William and Purchase streets in downtown New Bedford, sold at auction in late January.
Justin Manning, president of JJManning Auctioneers, said in an email last month that the property sold for $770,000. There were nine registered bidders, but he said they do not disclose their names.
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NEW BEDFORD – Francisco Cota Fagundes, a professor emeritus of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will be offering in a virtual presentation a glimpse into the challenges he encountered while translating Vitorino Nemésio’s novel “Mau Tempo no Canal,” considered by literary critics as one of the greatest Portuguese novels of the 20th century.
Hosted by the New Bedford Whaling Museum, “Stormy Isles: An Azorean Tale. Translating Literary Heterolingualism and Coastal Whaling” will take place Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Originally published in 1944, the novel provides a vivid portrait of the Azores in the early twentieth century, revolving around the story of Margarida, a member of the elite who foregoes some of the entitlements of her class and struggles with the morals of the bourgeois society in which her life unfolds.
NEW BEDFORD Rather than extravagant dinner reservations, this Valentine s Day will be celebrated a little differently. This doesn t mean the day of love has to be cancelled altogether, as there are plenty of other ways to celebrate and support local businesses.
If you re thinking about a romantic dinner for two, but aren t looking to dining out, Quahog Republic Whaler s Tavern in New Bedford has you covered. They are hosting a giveaway package of a $50 gift card and loyalty card preloaded with 150 points. Entrants must follow @whalerstavern, @quahogrepublic and @quahogrepublic divebar on social media, share their giveaway photo and tag three or more friends to qualify. Winners will be announced on Valentine s Day.