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.
How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, the largest freshwater restoration project in Massachusetts, is a living laboratory for wetland science.
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.
Immigrant seafood workers expand labor dispute with fish house
The workers held a second demonstration on the waterfront after filing a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.
More New Bedford High students are taking and passing AP tests
The school’s percentage of passing scores — 66% — beat peer districts and even outpaced some suburban districts.
State task force: Shore up SNAP before federal cuts
The Anti-Hunger Task Force report offers dozens of ideas on supporting Bay Staters who may lose food benefits.
Bristol County GOP recruiting historic slate of 2026 candidates
At least 14 Republicans have announced statehouse campaigns in the county, the highest number since at least 2012.
Three exhibits: Figures, charcoal and celebration
“Curious Figure 3,” “Ash,” and UMD’s Thesis Exhibition are memorable and unique shows worth seeing.
Judge temporarily bars GE Vernova from leaving Vineyard Wind contract
The turbine supplier is temporarily barred from exiting its contract with the wind project, which it planned to do on April 28.
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