Y.O.U. teaches kids life skills through experiential learning
At the South End nonprofit, children from 9 to 14 bike, kayak, learn about animals, and explore the beach — all to build confidence, foster adventure, and overcome challenges.
Volunteer lawyers guide tenants at New Bedford Housing Court
South Coastal Counties Legal Services provides free services to low-income individuals who need legal help.
Farmers praise agriculture bill, but aquaculture concerns remain
The state Senate bill aims to make farming more affordable. Fishermen hope for more to help them.
Three New Bedford immigrants detained in separate ICE operations
One man was apprehended during an appointment at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration office; the other two were taken from New Bedford streets.
Mitchell on his goals for the city, the budget, and immigration enforcement
In an hour-long one-on-one with The Light, the mayor hit on everything from education to wind to police to standing up for New Bedford.
Climate change is driving scallops north. That’s good news for New Bedford
As scallops react to warming waters, southern and mid-Atlantic fishermen are following suit — spending more time and landing more shellfish in New Bedford. It’s a boon for the Whaling City, but it’s a pain for the more southern ports left behind.
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Comedy at The Vault, Grooves with Boo City, Food Truck festival
On Friday, May 1, the Whaling Museum hosts First Friday, staying open late from 5 to 8 p.m., with Boo City performing in the Harbor View Gallery at 6 p.m. Admission is $25.
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