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Posted inHealth
‘Worst of the worst’: Fall River nursing home repeatedly cited
Fall River Healthcare has been cited for mistreating residents, even after it was placed on a special enforcement list and its parent company was accused of deliberate understaffing.
Posted inelection 2025
Recount affirms Scott Pemberton’s Ward 2 victory
Thursday’s election recount confirms the challenger’s narrow victory. Ward 2 will have a new councilor for the first time since 2017.
Posted inStatehouse
Legislature revisits bills to criminalize sexual misconduct by school staff
The state remains one of 11 nationwide that does not prohibit sexual misconduct between staff and students who are 16 and 17 years old.
Posted inPolice and Courts
One year in, body cameras helping New Bedford police and defense attorneys
The camera footage plays a role in internal affairs investigations and with defense attorneys who submit footage that they say benefits their clients.
Posted inEducation
School Committee member Bruce J. Oliveira dies at 72
On Friday, New Bedford learned of the passing of the School Committee and Housing Authority board member. “Bruce had more friends than anyone in the City,” Mayor Jon Mitchell wrote.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Hunger should never be the price of higher education
When a student is forced to choose between buying food and paying for textbooks, that’s not a personal budgeting failure — it’s a public policy failure.
Posted inHealth
Food pantries, food banks provide relief
Uncertain where to turn to? The Light is here to help with an extensive list of pantries and food drives in the area.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Candidates’ Chat: School for thought with The Light
The election special Chats with Jack Spillane concluded Wednesday with an informative hour with the candidates for School Committee.
Posted inEnvironment
New Bedford picks up speed on long-anticipated Riverside Park restoration
North End residents are now one step closer to enjoying widespread waterfront access, but the wait is far from over.
