‘It’s hard to explain, but I thought I was going to die’
New Bedford immigrants describe inhumane conditions at detention facilities: lack of basic necessities including limited food, water, medical attention and showers.
Trump administration halts under-construction Revolution Wind project
The project, slated to send power to Rhode Island and Connecticut, is 80 percent completed and has already installed 45 of its 65 turbines.
City’s Cabo Verdeans mobilize to help islands devastated by storm
Boxes and barrels of clothes, food and necessities are being collected by local residents and sent to Cabo Verde to aid storm victims.
New Bedford tops list of waste-burdened cities in Massachusetts
New Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of landfills and waste transfer stations in the state. A new facility could make it No. 1.
Councilors question hiring police with green cards, mayor defends it
Mayor cites language skills for crime-solving as three councilors question hiring of an immigrant policeman who speaks K’iche’.
New Bedford thrift stores offer more than just clothes
The Light visited five local thrift stores to find quality threads for affordable prices — and to understand how their owners and volunteers help stitch the community together.
Opinion: How big trash is threatening your life
“South Coast Renewables is not about finding an alternative to Crapo Hill. It’s about the Trash Business. There is money in transferring trash, and corporations want in.” — Christina Lambert-Gorwyn
City struggles to explain origins of longevity pay for elected officials
Documents show when longevity pay started for union members and managers, but no one can say exactly when the benefit was extended to elected officials.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
Summer at the Museum, ’50’s Night and Classic Car Show
Summer at the Museum is wrapping up this week, but there’s still plenty to do.
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CIVIC LIFE
Hurricane aid drive for Cape Verdeans; school start dates; backpack giveaway
How to help Cape Verdean victims of Hurricane Erin; essential information and events for getting back to school — including free backpacks and haircuts!
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The New Bedford Light brings you “The Daily Catch” — a listing of the latest seafood prices from the Buyers and Sellers Exchange, updated weekdays by noon.
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