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The drum beat goes on for Roger Chouinard
The Wareham native and New Bedford record store owner is enjoying success as drummer for an ’80s-inspired metal rock band.
Register for The Chat with three New Bedford school chiefs
Three New Bedford school chiefs will be Jack Spillane’s guest on The Chat for the full hour on Thursday, May 21, at noon.
An ‘encore career’: Michael Nash serving veterans in need
The executive director of the Veterans Transition House in New Bedford says, “knowing we played even a small role in a veteran’s transformation is what makes this work so rewarding.”
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.
Poet Elizabeth Sylvia: Crafting beautiful words on a page
The Mattapoisett author is passionate about her pursuit. “A really good poem offers a reader something immediate in the images, in the senses, in the language that they can grab onto and find pleasure in right away.”
Sheriff Heroux at the halfway point: ‘There’s still work I want to do at the jail’
If you missed the hour-long discussion with the Bristol County sheriff, we’ve got the full Chat available. He said while he has made progress, he is “not claiming mission accomplished.”
New Bedford’s Chris Cardaci: He’s a ‘pinhead’ with ‘flipper skills’
Pinball is more than just an arcade game. Whether he’s playing, refurbishing or repairing, he’s a wizard.
Students from greater New Bedford area lead protest against ICE
40 people from across Bristol County gathered on the New Bedford pedestrian bridge to protest federal immigration enforcement in a rally organized by area students.
UMass Dartmouth’s Brian Baptiste: For the love of the game
After 43 seasons and 700+ wins at UMD, the goal is the same: Be the best coach he can be.
Remaking The Zeiterion was ‘a big mountain to climb’
Just how did the folks behind the scenes pull off a $37 million restoration? And what can the community look forward to from The Z?
Food insecurity: ‘Food need is 365 days a year’
If you missed The Chat with Jack Spillane and local leaders of food distribution programs, you can watch it here.
Faith goes beyond Sunday for the Rev. David Lima
From the pulpit to the streets of New Bedford, he walks it like he talks it. He inspires with his words but backs them up with an abundance of civic involvement.
Music, art flow through New Bedford’s Ken Richards
Rock and roll grabbed him as a teen, his love of painting came as an adult. Whether he’s playing for Pearly Baker Band or creating a scene in Greece, he’s always creating.
YMCA’s Lucria Ortiz: Service is the cure for what ails us
CEO of YMCA Southcoast says the beauty of the Y is that “you see this real cross-section of society every day.”
Toe Jam Puppet Band: 25 years of joy
Tom Poitras and Vinny Lovegrove’s zany kid shows blend rib-tickling songs, energetic movement, and gentle humor into an effervescent elixir. And they entertain the parents as well.
Amilcar Lopes: Let’s return New Bedford arts hub to its ‘glory days’
The new executive director of the city’s Cape Verdean Association envisions arts, theater and music programming at a revitalized North End building.
Candidates’ Chat: School for thought with The Light
The election special Chats with Jack Spillane concluded Wednesday with an informative hour with the candidates for School Committee.
City Council ward candidates in the spotlight
Contested races in Wards 1, 2, and 5 heat up as the Nov. 4 general election approaches. Watch the full Chat with Jack Spillane here. Want to watch more Chats? We’ve got them all here.
New Bedford’s Eric Jay Santos — a man of many hats
“I’ve always wanted to be a sportswriter, I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, and I’ve always wanted to be a songwriter. To be able to do these three things at the same time, it feels like the pieces are coming nicely together.”
Inspired at 10, Dartmouth’s Audrey Kertscher follows her passion
The Johns Hopkins freshman has already co-authored and presented a study on malaria and looks forward to a future in public health.
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