Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux came into office three years ago after frustration with 25-year former Sheriff Tom Hodgson finally reached a boiling point. Heroux ran as a reformer, and […]
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Remaking The Zeiterion was ‘a big mountain to climb’
Just how did the folks behind the scenes pull off a $37 million restoration? And what can the community look forward to from The Z?
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Food insecurity: ‘Food need is 365 days a year’
If you missed The Chat with Jack Spillane and local leaders of food distribution programs, you can watch it here.
Postponed: The Chat: Tackling the threat of food insecurity on the South Coast
Update: We’re sorry, but we must postpone this chat due to unexpected circumstances. We will reschedule in early January and publish the new date and time. The federal government […]
Join The Light’s Elections Chat: Interviews with New Bedford City Council Ward candidates
Want to know more about candidates for contested City Council Ward seats in the Nov. 4 election in New Bedford? Join Light columnist Jack Spillane as he interviews candidates in […]
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Double feature: At-large City Council candidates take center stage
Incumbents and newcomers discuss important issues affecting the city and how to improve life in New Bedford.
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The lives of Cape Verdean whalers
Watch The Chat and hear from a panel of Cape Verdean whaler descendants and experts as they tell the stories of these great men and their families.
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Immigration arrests in New Bedford, Part 2: Activists speak out
Jack Spillane was joined by Adrian Ventura, executive director of Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores, and UMass Dartmouth anthropologist Lisa Maya Knauer. Watch the full video here.
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Immigration arrests in New Bedford, Part 1: A community in fear, but united
If you missed The Chat, watch it in its entirety here. Chat host Jack Spillane was joined by advocates who spoke passionately about what’s going on in the city and ways to help.
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The future for New Bedford scallopers: ‘Tough year ahead’
Federal regulations, the new Trump Administration, the economy, climate, and offshore wind all play a part in the livelihood of South Coast scallopers and the most lucrative port in the nation.