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Most of the following information in this second part of the Frederick Douglass article is taken from his autobiography, My Bondage and My freedom. Douglass eloquently and beautifully wrote down his hard story. His story is free of manipulative drama but full of soul. He wrote that suffering did not …

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a program called Conversations about Dementia, Thursday, November 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at St. Luke’s Hospital, The White Home, 101 Page Street, New Bedford. The program is free and open to family and friends caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. …

  The economy, education and transportation were the main highlights on Friday, as Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Charlie Barkers had their public debate at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The debate took place at 4 p.m. inside of the UMass Main Auditorium, which was sponsored by the South Coast …

This week I was able to sit down with a couple of my fellow students here at Umass Dartmouth and interview them about a documentary they’re making, specifically focusing on the university’s Star Store and in more broad sense its effects on the city of New Bedford. For those unfamiliar …

Finally a weekend without rain! Friday and Saturday could not be more pleasant days conducive to hitting the road and partaking of the many fun, family-oriented activities in the region. It’ll average 70 degrees on these two days and evenings will be cool, especially overnight Saturday. Sunday will change dramatically, …

The New Bedford Cable Network has announced the national award-winning “Homework Helpers” live television show hosted by New Bedford Public Schools teachers has begun its third season. Current and retired New Bedford Public Schools teachers host the half-hour call-in show on New Bedford’s Education Channel 9 and provide helpful instruction …

Grow Education’s (Grow) mission is to cultivate edible schoolyards in the New Bedford public schools. Grow offers teachers the opportunity to engage and collaborate through retreats and workshops, focused on enhancing community partnerships as well as incorporating garden-based learning into curriculum. Through the creation of school-based gardens, we hope to …

The Eric Fernandes Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund is a New Bedford based scholarship that benefits the sons and daughters of firefighters here in New Bedford. So far we’ve given out approximately $40,000 in money that goes directly towards children getting their education. Here is the story of firefighter Eric Fernandes. …

This week I sat down with my fellow Political Science and English double major student Jacob Miller, and talked with him about a book he’s writing tentatively titled: A Field Guide to Volunteerism and Political Engagement. The book is about getting involved in political advocacy and how in the long …

Owner Kelli Tomlinson’s sheer passion for animals, led her to open Diamond in the RUFF Grooming Spa & Daycare at 111 Middle Rd, Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743. Open Mon – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. We all have our days when the world has beaten us down and we could …