The PROTECT Act, which would enhance civil rights and due process protections for immigrants, was among the bills supported by advocates.
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Posted inCity Hall
Hard tradeoffs as council passes ‘critical’ capital projects
The Buttonwood Park Zoo seal habitat will be revamped but the bears’ space will still be cramped; the emergency response phone system will be upgraded but the EMS won’t get new defibrillators.
Posted inHealth
South Coast collaborative ‘manifests love’ through food
The collaboration between Round the Bend Farm and four community organizations just hit the $1 million mark in food distribution to people who need it most.
Posted inStatehouse
Healey calls for new energy sources for Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey, who is up for reelection, signed an executive order directing her administration to add 10 gigawatts of power to the state’s supply to help lower energy bills.
Posted inImmigration
New Bedford man returns to ICE custody, found ineligible for bond
Darwing Xitumul Morales has faced charges in New Bedford and Wareham.
Posted inInPerson
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.
Posted inTo our readers
New Bedford Light scores 16 journalism awards at NENPA convention
The New England Newspaper & Press Association honored The Light’s staff in categories ranging from news reporting and design to photos and video.
Posted inOffshore Wind
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.
Posted inOffshore Wind
Vineyard Wind timeline
Timeline keyGREEN — Progress for Vineyard Wind projectRED — Setback for project 🟩 2015 Interior Department holds lease auction, including for the lease area that will become Vineyard Wind 1. 🟩 2016 […]
Posted inPolice and Courts
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.