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11/26/2024

"The French in New Bedford” author Al Saulniers stopped by WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday to discuss the latest from Spinner Publications. Have a listen! On Saturday, Dec. 14, the book will officially be launched at a book signing and discussion event at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Acushnet Avenue

'The French in New Bedford' unveils the daily lives, cultural practices and family histories of the French immigrants who arrived in the city in the late 1700s.

11/25/2024

'The French in New Bedford' unveils the daily lives, cultural practices and family histories of the French immigrants who arrived in the city in the late 1700s.

11/18/2024

Spinner & The French of New Bedford: The Early Years were well represented at the Regional Assembly of the Richelieu Clubs of the United States held at the Wamsutta Club on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Author Al Saulniers gave a presentation on his new book which is available now for purchase from Spinner Publications!

Get your copy of "The French of New Bedford" direct from Spinner by going to http://spinnerpub.com/french-new-bedford.html
A Kindle ebook edition is available as well.

11/04/2024

If you weren't able to make it this past Friday be sure to check out the recording of the New Bedford Whaling Museum's National Authors' Day Celebration on YouTube!

In addition to Al Saulniers speaking about The French of New Bedford: The Early Years at the 2:31:02 mark, check out the segments by other Spinner authors;
-Dan Georgianna at 1:27:33 (The Strike of '28)
-Everett Hoagland at 4:42:30 (Ocean Voices)
-Joe Thomas at 5:32:28 (A Picture History of New Bedford)

https://www.youtube.com/live/mtfnNc5ExOs?feature=shared

Al Saulniers spoke about his upcoming book at the New Bedford Whaling Museum's National Authors' Day event this past Friday. Watch his full remarks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtfnNc5ExOs&t=8909s
(The portion on The French of New Bedford begins at the 2:31:02 mark)

10/31/2024

CELEBRATE NATIONAL AUTHORS DAY Friday, November 1 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Featuring SPINNER AUTHORS: poet, Everett Hoagland; Spinner publisher, Joe Thomas, and authors Alfred H. Saulniers and Dan Georgianna. Enjoy a day packed full of literary delights in appreciation of authors who spend countless hours penning our favorite stories!
AFTERNOON PROGRAM 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Spinner authors Dan Georgianna and Alfred Saulniers and will be speaking during the afternoon program. Dan Georgianna will talk about his book THE STRIKE OF '28 at 2pm; At 3pm, Al Saulniers will discuss his upcoming book, The French of New Bedford: The Early Years. Guests will also be able to mix and mingle with each author, learn about their work, purchase or pre-order their book(s), and get their copies signed. This portion of the event is free with general Museum admission.
EVENING PROGRAM 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
As day turns to evening, the Museum's First Friday event begins with a special focus on poetry. Guests are invited to enjoy a lite bite, and experience live performances from several talented poets. At 5:15pm, Everett Hoagland, New Bedford's first poet laureate (1994-1998), will be among the featured poets. Everett will read poems from OCEAN VOICES, An Anthology of Ocean Poems published by Spinner Publications as well as THIS CITY AND OTHER POEMS and poems from his many admired works. At 6pm, Joe Thomas, publisher of Spinner Publications will present a slide show and talk about Spinner Publications and A Picture History of New Bedford: Volume 2. 1925-1980.
Tickets to the after-hours program (5-8PM) are $10 for members, $20 for non-members and can be purchased at New Bedford Whaling Museum website.
PHOTOS: Joe Thomas, Dan Georgianna, Al Saulniers, Everett Hoagland

10/28/2024

Author Al Saulniers (second from the left) was among the family members on hand for the rededication of Saulnier Square, honoring World War II hero, Roland G. Saulnier.

Learn more about Roland's story, as well as the stories of countless others in The French of New Bedford: The Early Years, available this November from Spinner Publications!

Today we rededicated Saulnier Square in honor of 2Lt Roland Saulnier, a neighborhood kid whose leadership of Filipino units defending the Bataan Peninsula in the months after Pearl Harbor drew national acclaim. Thank you to the extended Saulnier family for coming out today.

10/09/2024

Some great photos from the South Coast Almanac walking tour of Acushnet Avenue this past Saturday, Oct. 5 with former New Bedford Mayor John Bullard, author of "Hometown" published by Spinner Publications

10/01/2024

Walk the Ave with John Bullard, author of Hometown: A Memoir published by Spinner. This Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2pm.

Tag along for a guided stroll through New Bedford’s North End with former Mayor John Bullard and his memoir, Hometown.

RSVP to the free event here: https://southcoastalmanac.com/walking-book-club/

09/12/2024

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANYONE IN THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? Spinner Pubications is hoping to include these photos in one of their upcoming historical calendars. Kids at Fire Hydrant, August, 1966 taken at South First & Grinnell Streets - New Bedford; Pony Express Ice Cream contest winner on prize pony at City Hall, November, 1939 with Mayor Leo Carney. If you know any of these persons, please email [email protected]. THANKS!

09/11/2024

Do you remember the gas fire in downtown New Bedford? Here is a photo taken in 1977 at the scene of the destruction on Union Street. The photo was donated by Christopher White. Thanks very much for donating the photograph to Spinner!
If you have any interesting photos like this one that you would be interested in sharing, donating, or selling, please call Spinner’s office (508-994-4564) or email ([email protected]). We will preserve your pictures and utilize them to continue telling the story of our region.

09/10/2024

Do you have any family scrapbooks or old photos you’d be interested in sharing? Here are some photos donated by Lisa Saunders. She found an old album in an antique store. Thanks very much for donating the photos to Spinner!
If you have any interesting photos like these that you would be interested in sharing, donating, or selling, please call Spinner’s office (508-994-4564) or email ([email protected]). We will preserve them and utilize the pictures to continue telling the story of our region.

09/04/2024

Imagine a time when letters took months maybe even a year or more to reach their destination if they were even received at all! DWM's WHALING LETTERS dramatic presentation will take you back in time. Friday, Sept. 13 @ 7pm at Gallery X

08/28/2024

EXPLORE HISTORIC NEW BEDFORD during Descendants of Whaling Masters "Whale of a Weekend" 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration!

EXPLORE HISTORIC NEW BEDFORD. Join DWM for their 50th Anniversary Celebration “A Whale of A Weekend”. The event will take place from Thursday September 12 to Sunday September 15, 2024 bringing attendees together to enjoy four days of activities pertaining to the whaling heritage in our homeport of New Bedford.
A carefully curated roster of events and tours will explore aspects of the city's rich whaling history. Tickets are available to the public. Due to constraints on attendance at several venues, there may be limited seating. Book early to guarantee your spot. Lodging suggestions: In New Bedford- Fairfield Inn and Suites, New Bedford Harbor Hotel: In Fairhaven- Hampton Inn, Seaport Resort & Marina.
Pricing for the weekend package is $200 per person and includes attendance at the Whaling Letters dramatization featuring actors Lucy Bly and Paul Sardinha, dinner at the James Arnold Mansion, presentation by Joe Thomas, Spinner Publications, “Photographs from a Whaling Port’, and brunch at Moby Dick Restaurant and much more (hotel excluded). Register by September 9, 2024. To RSVP use the registration form found on DWM website: www.whalingmasters.org. Please mail a check payable to: Descendants of Whaling Masters, c/o William Potter, Treasurer, 194 Main Street, Fairhaven MA 02719. For more information call 508-542-6748 or 508-994-3087 or visit DWM website www.whalingmasters.org

08/28/2024

Join the Descendants of Whaling Masters for a special evening with Spinner Publisher, Joe Thomas as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Descendants of Whaling Masters at their Annual Meeting on September 14, 2024! Joe will present a slide show of historical photos and talk about "The Making of A Window Back: Photography in a Whaling Port."