With the wind at its back, Vineyard Wind crosses the finish line
A crew attached blades to the offshore wind farm’s 62nd and final turbine on Friday, finishing installation of a project beleaguered by two major setbacks.
▸ Progress through the years: Vineyard Wind timeline
Investigation into alleged affair between judge and prosecutor concludes
A retired Boston judge has filed a confidential report on the former New Bedford judge and a Bristol County prosecutor. A public court hearing is set for April 9.
U.S. Rep. Pressley renews call to abolish ICE after visit to Burlington facility
“In the midst of this active, growing, fascist state, I’m grateful for our first line of defense. And that is the courts.” – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Register now to attend The Chat: Q&A with Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux at the halfway mark
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux will be Jack Spillane’s guest on The Chat for the full hour on Thursday, March 19, at 1 p.m.
The Light joins the Associated Press Fund for Journalism local news program
The partnership will permit The Light to publish stories, photos, and video from The Associated Press and will also allow The AP to distribute The Light’s content.
‘Infill’ zoning sails through council committee
The ordinance committee unanimously advanced a proposal to roll back zoning that currently outlaws new housing on most city lots.
UMass Dartmouth students sound alarm about university’s AI-generated Instagram posts
The student newspaper called out AI “slop.” UMass Dartmouth has since deleted several posts bearing the marks of AI.
Guess who’s running the Half Marathon Sunday?
I’m trading in my reporter notebook and camera for my running shoes and a race bib, hoping that my training pays off.
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New Bedford Half Marathon takes center stage
The New Bedford Half Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from all around on Sunday, March 15, at 11 am. The 13.1-mile race is one of the oldest half-marathon events in the Northeast and draws thousands each year.
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