The Crime Victims Fund has assisted millions of victims of violent crime, sexual assault and domestic abuse in their recovery. In the face of devastating cuts, Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country including in Bristol County, are forced to make changes or shutter their doors.
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How will you use your tax refund? Here’s five impactful tips
No matter how big your tax refund is, the most important thing you can do is spend it wisely. It provides you with an opportunity to make a positive impact on your financial goals.
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Opinion: In memoriam of Blue Harvest — private equity giveth, and it taketh away
Private equity looks for companies in their strike zone that fit a certain profile, and in this case Blue Harvest was it.
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Women belong at the Feast: A call for inclusion
“Denying women the opportunity to serve on the committee sends a damaging message to the young girls and women in our community. It tells them that their contributions are not valued and that their aspirations are limited by their gender.” — Carmen Amaral, Women’s Fund SouthCoast
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Comments to The Light: Marijuana possession pardons ‘fair, humane’
Reader: “Once again Massachusetts will lead in removing an unnecessary and unfair impediment that has been shown to disproportionately penalize certain less fortunate members of society.”
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PAACA urges lawmakers to support non-addictive, non-opioid treatments
“We have a chance now to help curb the cycle of substance abuse by raising awareness about new alternatives for pain management. I hope that the Massachusetts Legislature strongly considers the good that H1962 can bring to our communities.” — Carl Alves, CEO of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction
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The Feast and accusations of gender discrimination: ‘That’s messed up’
Multimedia reporter Eleonora Bianchi asked the public about their take on whether women should be allowed to participate in the planning of the annual festival.
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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra flutist welcomes us to spring
Overlooking New Bedford Harbor, principal flutist Timothy Macri performs his original composition-improvisation, Esperando las Ballenas (Waiting for the Whales), to welcome the new season.
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Essay: The life of a corrections officer is all about ‘helping people’
“Simply stated, correction officers are people who want to serve, make a difference, and change people’s lives. Because corrections is about people.” — Captain Samuel Rapoza, Bristol County Sheriff’s Office
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Help New Bedford to become more climate resilient
Traditionally, the Hazard Mitigation Plan has included hurricanes, windstorms and nor’easters. Now, we are including excessive heat, sea level rise, pandemics, and heavy precipitation.