3+ hour, 9+ min ago  (494+ words) Gov. Maura Healey has the next 10 days to review and act on the $63. 4 billion budget that lawmakers sent her Wednesday, the first day of the new fiscal year the budget covers. The compromise (H 5555) that cleared both branches Wednesday with…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (1742+ words) As the temperature shot past 90 degrees Wednesday, the Massachusetts Senate passed a wide-ranging energy affordability bill, estimated to save ratepayers at least $14 billion over 10 years while combating climate change. The legislation is a major redraft of a bill the House…...

11+ hour, 33+ min ago  (132+ words) Tuesdays: Lagoda Days Explore above and below deck aboard the Lagoda whaling ship on alternating Tuesdays: July 7 and 21, and Aug. 4 and 18. Wednesdays: Whale Wednesdays Climb inside an inflatable whale and make whale-themed crafts every Wednesday from July 1 through Aug. 26. Thursdays:…...

11+ mon, 3+ 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…...

16+ hour, 35+ min ago  (47+ words) Sailors" Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart exhibit The New Bedford Light Sailors" Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart exhibit Enter the code sent to your email We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%. Get the best of The New…...

15+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1676+ words) St. Anthony of Padua Church in New Bedford's North End has long been recognized as an architectural marvel. Its red sandstone rises from the pavement of Acushnet Avenue, enveloping elongated windows and squinches on its path 256 feet toward the heavens,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (131+ words) The New Bedford Light Escape The Box Comedy Night: Independence Celebration Escape the Box Comedy Night is back at Lighthouse Tavern on Thursday, July 2. The Independence Celebration edition features stand-up comedy and music by DJ Andre Millz. The lineup highlights…...

8+ mon, 3+ day 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…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (53+ words) The New Bedford Light Corks & Crafts Night: Sea Glass Art at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard Enter the code sent to your email We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%. Get the best of The New Bedford Light directly in your email…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (151+ words) The New Bedford Light Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program registration Applications are open for the free Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program for New Bedford students entering fourth grade this fall. Three one-week sessions will be held on July 13, July 20, and…...