Over 100,000 free meals will be distributed to New Bedford youth this summer, part of a Summer Eats program that is exploding in popularity.
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How to get food assistance in New Bedford
Nearly half of Bristol County households struggle to get enough food. If that includes you, food programs in New Bedford can help.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Essay: Proud Madeiran women brought new energy to the Feast
”We are seeing fathers with their daughters and sisters, being able to serve together. … It has probably been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had.” — Tara George
Posted inEnvironment
State warns about eating fish from local ponds
Fishermen should not consume their catch from South Watuppa Pond and Long Pond more than once every two months, due to “forever chemicals.”
Posted inTransportation
SRTA buses are free for another year
“People know now: If the bus is coming, I can just hop on and go.” — Shayne Trimbell, SRTA’s planning director
Posted inBristol County Sheriff
Sheriff pushes new plan to close Ash Street Jail
With costly repairs needed, Heroux calls for state legislative action to permanently shutter the 19th-century building.
Posted inOffshore Wind
Turbine blade parts land on Westport shores
Westport’s town administrator said a Vineyard Wind representative confirmed that the company had collected “about 4 pounds” of debris from The Knubble — the eastern tip off of Elephant Rock Beach.
Posted inChasing the Muse
Behind the scenes of an exhibition sparked by chance
Curators regularly take months to plan an art display. And then there are the shows that seem to come out of nowhere, brought about by little more than a serendipitous moment.
Posted inEnvironment
The quest for a super tomato
The Freed Seed Federation in Westport is developing vegetables that can survive climate change, diseases and the Northeast’s tough growing conditions. South Coast farmers have joined the effort.
Posted inCity Hall
Fire lieutenant’s social media post derides drag performers, faces condemnation
First responders and South Coast LGBTQ leaders criticize Lt. Chuck Bailey’s post.