STREET STYLE
Serena Victoria Marques combines classic and edgy
“Since I’m either doing graphic design or working at Calico, I don’t have any rules that apply to what I wear. I’m able to express myself through my outfits and I’m able to wear cool pieces for myself and to work.”
March 24, 2024
ARTS AND CULTURE
AHA! Night, New Bedford Film Festival, Arts Illuminated call for art
Creativity and sustainability are the focus during AHA! Night: Project Planet on Thursday, April 9, across downtown New Bedford.
CIVIC LIFE
Science, clean up, city meeting, fishing
Making a difference in your community starts with being involved. Check our comprehensive listings for ideas on how to participate.
FISHING
The Daily Catch
The New Bedford Light brings you “The Daily Catch” — a listing of the latest seafood prices from the Buyers and Sellers Exchange, updated weekdays by noon.
JACK SPILLANE
The astounding fines that New Bedford landlords ignore
“We’re certainly willing to play every card we have,” Mitchell said. He contended that no mayor has done more to chase landlords for code violations than he has. And the city is cleaner than it has ever been.
FINE ARTS CLUB
Arts Illuminated’s most recent showcase: ‘The Macabre’
Arts Illuminated is an opportunity for New Bedford area artists to show, share and sell their work to an engaged group of collectors and art enthusiasts.
COMMUNITY VOICES
PAACA urges lawmakers to support non-addictive, non-opioid treatments
“We have a chance now to help curb the cycle of substance abuse by raising awareness about new alternatives for pain management. I hope that the Massachusetts Legislature strongly considers the good that H1962 can bring to our communities.” — Carl Alves, CEO of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction
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WIND
Windfall podcast: Listen to the series here
New Hampshire Public Radio examines the potential for wind power to reshape our energy future in this multi-episode series.
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