UMass Dartmouth students decry non-renewal of journalism professor’s contract
Students are concerned about a First Amendment crackdown at UMass Dartmouth, but administrators say it’s an unfortunate consequence of budget decisions.
Opinion: It’s time to address mental health, suicide in heavy industry
Key recommendations include peer support training, increased mental health resources, and postvention services after a critical incident or loss.
Where’s the funding to close Ash Street Jail?
The sheriff said the necessary funding hasn’t been a legislative priority. State legislators say they need a breakdown of the project’s costs to push it forward.
SRTA buses to remain fare-free through summer 2027
“We are confident that we’ll be over four million trips for the first time ever.” — Erik Rousseau, administrator of SRTA, on increased bus ridership in recent years.
New federal rule could put New Bedford’s piping plovers in harm’s way
The Trump administration announced last week that it would not consider habitat protection to be part of endangered species protection.
Haitians, Hondurans, Salvadorans cope with protected status decision
The Supreme Court said the president has broad power to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from troubled countries.
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