Announcements

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 …

At 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, city and state officials will join with New Bedford Public Library staff and the community in marking the completion of the installation of a new elevator at the Casa da Saudade Library Branch which will expand public access to the facility. The …

New Bedford’s prominently abolitionist stance played an important role in Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey’s life. “Your wickedness and cruelty committed in this respect on your fellow creatures, are greater than all the stripes you have laid upon my back or theirs. It is an outrage upon the soul, a war …

The New Bedford School Committee and Superintendent Pia Durkin announced on Friday a series of measures to strengthen and monitor the security of all 28 buildings in the New Bedford Public Schools. To help prevent school security breaches after hours, Superintendent Durkin recently called for an inspection of school alarm systems …

The old adage “Time flies!” becomes increasingly louder as we get older. What seems like a tired cliche begins to gain momentum and demands attention. Seems like last year I was changing my daughter’s diapers and all of a sudden I am having conversation about world affairs, geography, and DNA …

In terms of temperature, we will have quite the pleasant weekend ahead. The only mar on the weekend is Saturday where it will be a bit breezy and rain. It will also dip to 37 degrees overnight. Otherwise, the weekend will be sunny with a mix of clouds and hover …

Some may be regretful to admit it, but the holiday season is just around the corner. Luckily, New Bedford hosts the perfect event for quelling that inner Grinch and helping you get into the holiday spirit: The Santa Sightings 5K. If you live in or around the city, it’s hard …