Light reporters were all around South Coast Tuesday, capturing the action on Election Day, from folks casting votes in New Bedford, Fairhaven and Dartmouth to candidates getting their message out.
Author Archives: The New Bedford Light
Posted inCommunity
New Bedford Light to host ‘Flock’ Community Conversation Oct. 28
“Flock: Public Safety vs. Privacy” is a civil forum designed to explore the complexities of using automated license-plate readers for public safety.
Posted inTo our readers
The Light named New England ‘Newspaper of the Year’ in online division
Judges complimented The Light on its “thoughtful and thorough” reporting, its understanding of the community, and its effort to “include voices that don’t always get heard.”
Posted inElection 2026
The Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums
Voters will hear from local candidates running for U.S. Congress, Bristol County DA and the state Legislature.
Posted inStreet Style
Mia Madison: ‘I love to live life outside of the box’
“I feel like my various looks truly reflect my personality and moods.”
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Mayor talks voter records, the unhoused and more
The mayor’s third appearance on the show came on the heels of his pushback against the Trump administration’s Department of Justice request for voter records. But that’s not all. Watch it here.
Posted inFishing / Oceans
Investigative journalist joins New Bedford Light staff
Pulitzer finalist Nathan Collins will cover ocean science and research, the fishing industry and the growth of the blue economy in a new position supported by Report for America.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Excitement now, and more thrills to come at Whaling Museum
Whaling Museum Executive Director Amanda McMullen, Board of Trustees Vice Chair Bernadette Souza, and Chief Curator Naomi Slipp joined Light columnist Jack Spillane on The Chat Friday. Watch it here.
Posted inTo our readers
Five years strong and here to stay
Sold-out Black Whale fundraiser featured remarks from John King, CNN anchor and chief national correspondent
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
No easy way out of budget crisis
Experts Adam Chapdelaine and Phineas Baxandall joined Light columnist and host of The Chat Jack Spillane to examine the statewide crisis and New Bedford’s predicament: a $32 million budget deficit.
