“It should go without saying that the social impacts of caring for our loved ones outside the sanctity and security of the family home are as worthy of consideration as the financial costs.” — James DeArruda
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Opinion: A takeover of the Library of Congress is an enormous threat to the truth
If a new librarian, chosen by Trump, fires researchers and replaces them with MAGA recruits, it will create a factory of disinformation.
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Opinion: A new hotel, great! But, looking like this?
A proposed hotel near the new train station should underscore New Bedford’s rich, architectural history – not look like a dull, neutral box.
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Opinion: Let the turbines spin
An out-of-state think tank tied to the petroleum industry should not get to decide Massachusetts’ energy policy.
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The power of the Bridge: Uniting language and learning
Expanding bilingual teacher preparation programs is not just beneficial — it is essential for building a more inclusive and effective education system.
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Opinion: Focusing on Immigrants’ Assistance Center’s management is inappropriate
“Let’s do what we can to protect the Immigrants’ Assistance Center and other community organizations in these cruel, divisive and tumultuous times.” — Liz DiCarlo
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South Coast Rail — reconnecting two cities after a long separation
On his first train ride from New Bedford to Boston, a 90-year-old mulls over the past and muses about the future.
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Gov. Healey: Southeastern Massachusetts powering American progress
As a hub of abolitionist activity to a haven for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad, New Bedford’s story is one steeped in revolutionary spirit.
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Superintendent O’Leary: Disruptions from D.C. ‘undermine’ New Bedford students
“Recent directives from the U.S. Department of Education not only undermine long-standing student protections but also threaten to dismantle supports that help students recover from lost instructional time in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.” — Superintendent Andrew O’Leary
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Opinion: BCC’s Button Project an ‘overwhelming experience’
The project honoring 1.5 million Jewish children murdered by Nazis is a reminder of the barbaric consequences of attacking and murdering innocent civilians.