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Art After Hours: Caryn Phipps
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (89+ words) The New Bedford Light Art After Hours: Caryn Phipps Art After Hours is one of the Bernadette Kelly Group’s favorite events of the year. The Marion reception brings together local artists and some of the South Coast’s coolest people. The…...
Open Space & Recreation Committee meeting
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (72+ words) The Fairhaven Open Space & Recreation Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be…...
Fairhaven Conservation Commission meeting
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (68+ words) The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and…...
BCC enrollment grows due to state free-tuition programs
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (704+ words) Quiearna DeGrace did not think higher education was possible for her. With her daughter about to enroll at the University of New Haven, she did not want to add another financial burden to the family budget. But then she learned…...
Healey open to bringing UMass Dartmouth back to downtown New Bedford
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1428+ words) I was a bit surprised when Gov. Maura Healey’s office emailed me late last week and asked if I’d like to sit down and talk with the governor. It’s no secret that I’ve sometimes been a pointed critic of Healey…...
Closing reception for Ken Richards' Summer Art Exhibition
2+ week, 5+ day ago (58+ words) Closing reception for Ken Richards’ Summer Art Exhibition The New Bedford Light Closing reception for Ken Richards’ Summer Art Exhibition Keep The Light shining with your donation. Your contribution is appreciated. Enter the code sent to your email We'll send…...
Dartmouth Public Library Launches New Seed Library
3+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The…...
NextGen Empowered: Girls With Goals Workshop
3+ week, 6+ day ago (96+ words) The New Bedford Light Girls ages 11 to 13 can build confidence and leadership skills before heading back to school during the Girls With Goals workshop Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. The program will focus on…...