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Posted inTo our readers

Lean Camara promoted to CEO of The New Bedford Light

by The New Bedford Light October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that Lean Camara has been promoted to chief executive officer of The New Bedford Light, effective today. Lean brings to the job deep […]

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Check out photo and video highlights from our Summer 2023 celebration held at The Black Whale

by The New Bedford Light June 30, 2023July 2, 2023

The New Bedford Light held its second annual event on Thursday, June 22, at The Black Whale Kitchen + Bar, and it was an amazing evening again.

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Thank you for your support! Springtime goal met in record time

by The New Bedford Light June 18, 2023June 19, 2023

Your vast community support has buoyed The New Bedford Light to meet the full $100,000 match in record time. We are overjoyed. We also send heartfelt thanks to our anonymous […]

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A message from the publisher: Andy Tomolonis appointed editor of The Light

by The New Bedford Light June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

A message from the publisher: I am enormously pleased to announce that Andy Tomolonis has been promoted to editor of The New Bedford Light, effective July 15.  Andy has been […]

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A new milestone in The Light’s growth

by The New Bedford Light February 13, 2023February 22, 2023

Dear readers: Thanks to your outpouring of support, The New Bedford Light has grown so strong and so vibrant that we are launching a nationwide search for our very first […]

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Check out photo and video highlights from our Black Whale fundraiser!

by The New Bedford Light June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The New Bedford Light held its first fundraiser last Thursday and learned that our supporters not only value independent and community-based news, but they also know how to celebrate. It […]

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Celebrate The Light’s first year with food and fun at the Black Whale!

by The New Bedford Light June 11, 2022June 11, 2022

We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together over the past 12 months, so we are unabashedly throwing a couple of parties.  

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A letter to our readers: birthday greetings from The Light!

by The New Bedford Light June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Dear Readers, Today we are thrilled to celebrate The New Bedford Light’s first anniversary. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past year — and deeply grateful to […]

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Success! You helped us reach our $100,000 match

by The New Bedford Light June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

We have immense gratitude for you — our loyal supporters — and for the anonymous donor who made this match possible.

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Meet the match deadline!

by The New Bedford Light April 12, 2022April 13, 2022

Greetings from The Light! Our first birthday is coming up in early June, and so is the deadline for meeting a $100,000 challenge grant from our generous anonymous donor. Give now […]

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