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Author Archives: The New Bedford Light
Posted incommunity conversation
Teamwork needed to solve South Coast’s housing crisis
Readers of The Light’s recent Housing in Distress series listened, challenged and asked impassioned questions at our latest public forum. Watch the Community Conversation now.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Readers share insights on future of clean energy
One hopes Donald Trump gets on board; another calls for patience in the “sometimes slow and halting” wind power projects.
Posted inHousing in Distress
Housing in Distress: A Community Conversation about housing in New Bedford and beyond
Join New Bedford Light housing reporter Grace Ferguson, local officials and advocates for a moderated discussion and Q&A.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Essay contest winner: NBHS junior urged MCAS removal
“Our sophomore curriculum has an over-emphasis on MCAS.” — New Bedford High School junior D’Leiny Adianez Soto Rodriguez
Posted inElection 2024
How New Bedford voted
Explore our ward-by-ward breakdown of results for national races and Massachusetts ballot questions.
Posted inElection 2024
The balance of power; how Massachusetts and key groups voted for president
Breaking down the votes across state, South Coast
