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.
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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.
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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.
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The Light, supporters celebrate four years of independent journalism on the South Coast
The highlight of the sold-out Black Whale fundraiser was guest speaker Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica
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Please join us and help power The Light’s journalism
Because of you, the New Bedford area has a reliable, independent news source that’s free and accessible to all. Join us for an evening of good food, great company, and an inspiring guest speaker. Your generosity makes it all possible, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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You did it! Year-end match met early
Funds matched and doubled, meaning readers helped raise $200,000 to support local, fact-based journalism.
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Journalism has been my life’s passion, and that continues here in New Bedford
“The community deserves a vigorous, thriving news organization that holds the powerful accountable, that celebrates myriad cultures, that inspires people to do their best, that enhances everyday life. I feel blessed to be living and working in your city — in our city.” — Karen Bordeleau
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Karen Bordeleau, former executive editor of The Providence Journal, joins The Light
During her 19 years at The Providence Journal, she was a primary editor of many high-profile projects including “The Station fire” series, which was a 2004 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in public service.
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An ‘amazing achievement’: The Light, supporters celebrate independent journalism
The Black Whale fundraiser was a vibrant celebration of The Light’s high-quality local journalism that is free to all. The evening’s highlight was guest speaker Martin Baron, a Pulitzer Prize winning former executive editor of The Washington Post and Boston Globe.
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You met the match in one month’s time!
Thanks to your incredible support and the generosity of 436 donors, The New Bedford Light has successfully met the $100,000 anonymous donor challenge in just one month.