Piping plovers travel thousands of miles to New England each spring to nest. Although the species is typically monogamous, this year three shorebirds appear to have returned to New Bedford to reprise a tumultuous “love triangle.”
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Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Current homeless policy only perpetuates homelessness
A proposed policy change would hold addicted homeless individuals accountable by requiring sobriety and employment as a condition of housing.
Posted inEnvironment
Shh! Wild leatherback turtles don’t like loud noises, new study reports
A recent federally funded study found that loud noises associated with offshore wind development could impact leatherback sea turtles’ habits, causing them to temporarily avoid certain areas and even spend less time looking for food.
Posted inOffshore Wind
Vineyard Wind timeline
Timeline keyGREEN — Progress for Vineyard Wind projectRED — Setback for project 🟩 2015 Interior Department holds lease auction, including for the lease area that will become Vineyard Wind 1. 🟩 2016 […]
Posted inNoticiasNB
¿Adivina quién correrá la Media Maratón este domingo?
Cambié mi libreta de reportero y mi cámara por zapatillas de correr y un dorsal de carrera, con la esperanza de que mi entrenamiento de meses dé sus frutos.
Posted inNoticiasNB
Guess who’s running the Half Marathon Sunday?
I’m trading in my reporter notebook and camera for my running shoes and a race bib, hoping that my training pays off.
Posted inFishing industry
Two New Bedford-area fishermen mourned as Coast Guard investigates capsizing
Truett “Gene” Holcomb of Fairhaven and Angel Nieves of New Bedford died last week after the Yankee Rose capsized off Provincetown.
Posted inHealth
New SNAP work requirements soon go into effect for people 55 to 64
About 150,000 people in Massachusetts could lose food benefits this year, but it’s hard to get assistance because the help lines have been inundated.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Epstein files: It’s not just the coverup
The most appalling part of the scandal is the willingness of senators and representatives to remain silent and refuse to hold the guilty accountable.
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor: City roads mostly passable; next step is snow excavation
Jon Mitchell thanked everyone from public officials to social services agencies to Domino’s pizza for their efforts in responding to the Blizzard of ’26.