When they are fully assembled, each of Vineyard Wind 1’s 62 turbines will stretch about 850 feet above the Atlantic Ocean — taller than any building in New England.
Author Archives: Kellen Riell
Posted inInPerson
Margo Saulnier’s vision: More than just ‘frosting,’ arts and culture scene is a slice of the city’s cake
“My tag phrase is that New Bedford is one of the most culturally unique and creative cities in America … There is this supportive environment to grow creatively here, and I think we have a really fascinating mix of artistic practitioners.”
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor Mitchell running for 6th consecutive term
“We can’t afford to slow down … We have to keep it going.” — Mayor Jon Mitchell’s video announcement posted on social media Thursday
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: The incomplete story of affirmative action
A Dartmouth High senior writes: “It appears that our Supreme Court has taken a ‘color-blind’ approach to this complex issue. Neither African Americans nor Asian Americans are a homogenous group and treating them as such overlooks the diverse histories and experiences these students bring to college-workplaces.”
Posted inOffshore Wind
Avangrid agrees to pay $48m to terminate offshore wind deal
The $48 million termination payment will be paid in three installments to the utilities and the money will be reimbursed to ratepayers, according to filings with the Department of Public Utilities.
Posted inInPerson
Jeff Angeley keeps the music playing this summer
After the death of the Folk Festival, the local musician and organizer had a vision: the New Bedford Roots & Branches Festival, a one-day event this Saturday dedicated to acoustic music.
Posted inImmigration
Video: Can you pass the U.S. citizenship test?
Inspired by a video story on the process immigrants go through to become new Americans, we asked everyday people if they could answer the questions posed to those seeking citizenship.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Column on New Bedford union workers would ‘win praise from true conservative ideologues’
Reader: “Accompanied by graphics primarily provided by the mayor’s office, the column could easily be part of the city’s bargaining strategy.”
Posted inEducation
Bullying video sparks investigations at Alma del Mar Charter School
In an interview with The Light, Taylor DeLoach, executive director at the school, responded to the bullying video, saying: “I am truly devastated by what happened.”
Posted inInPerson
Allie Copeland: Library’s museum-quality art collection ‘good for the soul’
As curator, she tries to create an environment inviting to all. “You don’t have to have an art history degree to learn to appreciate things and to experience art.”