Grief lives in the heart forever and makes itself manifest at inconvenient or unexpected moments. But the artist has done something in “While We’re Here.” The death of her cousin Celia looms large but she has found light.
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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.”
Posted inOffshore Wind
More ocean space for offshore wind
Feds designate a new two million-acre leasing area in waters off Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts
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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.
Posted inStatehouse
Gov. Healey plans mega-pardon for those convicted of marijuana possession
An old conviction for cannabis possession can form “a barrier to jobs, getting housing, even getting an education,” Healey said. “Knowing we have the power to lift that burden, we should do something about it.”
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Auto-opinion: Nothing nature-friendly about cars
Let’s look at cars truthfully, please, for what they are: noisy, speeding, spewing metal boxes that injure and kill unconscionable numbers of people, animals and birds. We count how many […]
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Essay: A renewed sense of purpose at Leadership SouthCoast
“In its 20 years of service to the community, LSC boasts over 350 graduates from its core community leader development program, LEAD SouthCoast. … LSC believes that investing in leaders today will empower the solution seekers of tomorrow.” — Executive Director Donna Criscuolo
Posted inElection 2024
Presidential primary not expected to bring ‘Super’ turnout on Tuesday
A new ballot-counting machine should make the job easier for the Elections Office, but otherwise presidential primary day is expected to generate little excitement.
Posted inCulture
Women threaten to sue Feast organizers for gender discrimination
“Since the Feast first began, Madeiran women have spent countless hours working to execute all aspects of the Feast. … They deserve to serve as Club members and have their voices heard and count.” — Letter to the Feast committee’s lawyer.