“My son and I live in Fairhaven and are very excited about this book that he wrote!” -Andrea Therrien Arnold. Reece Arnold, 2013 Fairhaven High Graduate, has just released “Mike’s Big Space Adventure”, which tells the story of a young boy who loves astronomy. One night, he dreams that he …
Read More »New Bedford and Dartmouth Holiday Recycling Guide and Tips
During the holiday season, around 25% more waste is produced than usual. By reusing, recycling, and giving experiences as gifts such as movie tickets or gift cards to restaurants, we can reduce that waste. “Residents may have questions about which items can be recycled curbside or at the transfer station …
Read More »Meet Haleigh, an 11-year old who has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome; she has been kept out of the New Bedford School system since June
“Hi, my name is Reagan Demers and my family and I are having a big problem with the special education department in New Bedford Public Schools regarding my 11-year-old daughter Haleigh Jefferson. They have held back opportunities for my daughter and have lied about what is going on regarding her …
Read More »New Bedford’s Winslow School collaborates with New Bedford Firefighters’ Union and United Way for annual Toy Drive
“Change starts with US- Be KIND! New Bedford School District celebrated kindness today. Winslow School celebrated in an amazing way by collaborating with the NB Firefighters’ Union and United Way on their 21st Annual Toy Drive. Firefighters of Engine Co #6 and the Winslow Community had a ‘Kindness Gathering’ and …
Read More »6th Annual Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s “Art Gone Wild” Auction Now Live
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s holiday tradition, the “Art Gone Wild” fundraiser is back! The 6th annual online auction went live on Monday, December 2nd, 2019, with 38 one-of-a kind pieces of art up for grabs, all painted by our resident animals. Highlights for this year include an elephant skin print …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth announces inaugural recipient of Hailey Angel Allard Nursing Scholarship
In May 2020, Keryann Estrela and her daughter, Hailey Angel Allard, 20, planned to graduate together from the UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences – Estrela with a doctor of nursing practice degree and Allard with a bachelor of science. Those plans were derailed in August 2018 when …
Read More »Dartmouth’s Bishop Stang Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Bishop Stang High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students, and recognize those students earning Honor Roll distinction. Students on the President’s List have an average 95 or above, and a 90 or above in all courses. Students receiving First Honors have an average 90 or above, and …
Read More »First regional Young Men’s Leadership Meeting in New Bedford draws student delegates, principals and superintendents from four high schools
The first regional Young Men’s Leadership Meeting was held yesterday at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Young men representing Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton High Schools, accompanied by their respective principals and superintendents, participated. Each district selected five young men in their senior year to participate in interactive …
Read More »Winslow School, New Bedford Police Chief Cordeiro and PBIS Ambassadors enjoy 1st annual Fall Festival
“Winslow students enjoyed their first Fall Festival today. They earned this wonderful school-wide incentive by following their school-wide expectations. The PBIS Team (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) put on this event to encourage students to continue to do their best and follow the 3 B’s (Be Responsible, Be Respectful & …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth releases study of regional marine science and technology sector
U.S. Economic Development Administration-supported analysis by UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Center offers guidance to build sector across SouthCoast, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island “Accelerating the Marine Science and Technology Corridor” along the SouthCoast of Massachusetts and throughout Cape Cod and Rhode Island was the focus as more than 150 leaders …
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