Everett Hoagland, Professor Emeritus of English at UMass Dartmouth and New Bedford’s first poet laureate, offers two poems for the new year.
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Opinion: Readers comment on COVID-19, immigrant workers, city politics
We all wore masks at the beginning of the pandemic to protect ourselves and others. Inconvenient: Yes. Lifesaving: Absolutely!
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Opinion: Readers react to dismissal of charge against Keith Hovan
Readers react on social media to the dismissal of the assault and battery charge for Southcoast Health CEO and President Keith Hovan.
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Opinion: Massachusetts must lead now on early childhood education and care
The American Rescue Plan Act provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the state to finally invest in early childhood education infrastructure.
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Opinion: Innovators Charter School lacks real plan for ‘high-needs’ students
As with most charter schools, the ICS has no solid plan or intention to meet the complex needs of the students it claims to serve, particularly students with disabilities.
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Students in New Bedford share reasons to be thankful
Three students at Global Learning Charter Public School share their essays on being grateful, and students at Alma del Mar Charter School hold signs they created to show their thanks.
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Voices: Let’s talk turkey this Thanksgiving
While we crave meaningful relationships with those around us, we are often scared to engage in the meaningful conversations that could create those bonds.
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Readers share opinions on Hovan arrest, New Bedford parking fees
New Bedford Light readers share their thoughts on recent stories, including the Southcoast Health board of trustees’ response to domestic assault and battery charges against President and CEO Keith Hovan.
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Essay: SouthCoast community supports Haitian migrants
We have already seen our community rise up in solidarity for our Haitian members, and our region will only further benefit from this continued support.
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Readers react to Keith Hovan’s arrest
He made sure his staff got fired for not being vaccinated! But he can commit a violent act against another person and still keep his job with pay. The email […]