New Bedford-Fairhaven harbor plan could bring big changes to the waterfront
New Bedford officials hope a proposed harbor plan update will strengthen the commercial fishing industry and increase tourism. Waterfront workers are skeptical.
Elder advocates raise alarms about potential sale of Royal nursing homes
State officials are reviewing the potential sale of Royal Health Group’s 10 Massachusetts nursing homes, including one in Fairhaven. The proposed buyer, AuthentiCare, is a newly formed company with no public track record.
BCC enrollment grows due to state free-tuition programs
Between fall 2023 and fall 2025, enrollment at the community college grew by more than a third, in part because of MassReconnect and MassEducate.
Mia Madison: ‘I love to live life outside of the box’
“I feel like my various looks truly reflect my personality and moods.”
ICE arrests pick up speed in New Bedford District Court
Court officers have seen ICE detain eight people inside the New Bedford courthouse this year, including three in one week in August. To avoid ICE, some lawyers are now advising immigrant clients not to post bail.
Neighborhood rebirth in Acushnet Heights
One block of State Street has undergone a grassroots renaissance, as New Bedford neighbors plant gardens and repaint houses in cheerful colors.
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