4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (364+ words) A recent article by Colin Hogan underscores what many families already know: early education is expensive, hard to navigate, and too often out of reach. Even with growing recognition of its long-term benefits, access remains uneven. However, in New Bedford,…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (194+ 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…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (161+ words) The New Bedford Light Blue Heron in Flight Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker's style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (38+ words) The New Bedford Light Recovered Dreams and New Creations: opening reception Enter the code sent to your email Get the best of The New Bedford Light directly in your email inbox....

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (110+ words) The New Bedford Light Bleached stenciled, stamped and sprayed dyed T-shirts workshop On Saturday, May 23, from 10 a. m. to noon, students can create custom T-shirts using bleach, stencils, stamps, and spray techniques. The $45 class focuses on image effects that can transform a…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago  (232+ words) WAREHAM " Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a. m. to noon. Its mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (88+ words) The New Bedford Light New Bedford Festival Theatre [NBFT] returns to Zeiterion with "Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville" in July. Set on a Caribbean island, the story follows a tourist and a laid-back bartender whose paths lead to romance. Humor…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago  (157+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. Wednesday, 10 am " 2 pm Thursday, 2 pm " 7 pm The food bank serves residents of…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (130+ words) The New Bedford Light Kabu Jazz Ensemble featuring Candida Rose The Music in the MAC community concert series continues with a free outdoor performance by the Kabu Jazz Ensemble featuring Candida Rose on Sunday, May 31, at 4 p. m. at Benjamin D. Cushing Community…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (482+ words) New Bedford's state delegation is stepping into the city's budget crisis "but Mayor Jon Mitchell says the problem is a bigger, structural issue that still needs to be addressed. Sen. Mark Montigny announced on Wednesday that the Senate approved an…...