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Author Archives: The New Bedford Light
Posted inFishing industry
You’re invited to ‘Catching The Codfather’ event at the Whaling Museum
GBH News and The New Bedford Light join together on June 15 to explore a variety of perspectives from the popular podcast.
Posted inStreet Style
Kashif Amar blends originality and individuality in his style
“My primary influences are those that derive from originality and individuality and don’t shy away from the complexity of the imagination.”
Posted inTo our readers
The Light celebrates five years — thanks to you
Dear readers, Thanks to you, The New Bedford Light is celebrating its fifth anniversary. We are grateful and proud to reach this milestone. The Light was launched on the simple […]
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
O’Leary, DeLoach, Furtado Jr. working together for New Bedford students
The leaders of the city’s public schools joined the conversation to discuss collaboration and working toward a common goal. Watch the entire Chat.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
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.
Posted inTo our readers
Join us at The Black Whale and help power The Light’s journalism
Because of you, New Bedford has a community news source that informs readers about important issues and is free for all. Let’s celebrate together with food, drink, and a great guest speaker.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
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.”
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 inTo our readers
The Light joins the Associated Press Fund for Journalism local news program
The partnership will permit The Light to publish stories, photos, and video from The Associated Press and will also allow The AP to distribute The Light’s content.