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MCAS results released for all schools across Massachusetts, here is how New Bedford's did

NEW BEDFORD, MA – This week, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education publicly released MCAS results for all schools and districts across the Commonwealth, including tested grades 3–8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, Grade 5 & 8 in Science, and Grade 10 in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. This week also brings …New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Corporate tax fight hits home for New Bedford residents as federal cuts loom – Boston University News Service

State reps addressed 100 people about Massachusetts’s response to federal cuts to health care and food assistance. By Isabelle Oss Boston University News Service State Representatives Steven Ouellette, Mark Sylvia, and Antonio F. D. Cabral spoke to about 100 people at a Sept. 25 town hall about federal budget cuts. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Oss/The New Bedford Light. NEW BEDFORD — “Disgusting.” “Angry.” “Unfair.” Those were words New Bedford r…Health Care · New Bedford Read Article

Flag to Honor the Memory of CPL Dennis Marote WWII Veteran

During the month of October, the 73rd Lights for Peace flag will fly at the Fort Taber - Fort Rodman Military Museum to honor the memory of CPL Dennis O. Marote of New Bedford, who served in the United States Army Air Corps, the U.S. Air Force, and the Army National Guard. Marote was born in FalmWorld War II · New Bedford Read Article

New Bedford Ward 5's Democratic Comm. unveils candidate visions: from school funding fights to homelessness solutions

"The Ward 5 Democratic Committee held a candidates' forum last night at Hathaway school. In anticipation of that event we sent out questionnaires for the candidates to complete. The questionnaires were sent to all candidates running for the at-large seats and the Ward 5 seat. However not all of tNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Andrea Sanchez: the city worker who questioned longevity pay for pols - The New Bedford Light

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Overnight Fairhaven-New Bedford bridge maintenance set to disrupt traffic on Rt. 6 span

New Bedford, MA – Motorists crossing the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge should prepare for potential delays during a nighttime maintenance project scheduled by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). On Wednesday, October 2, crews will perform essential sweeping and debris clearance on the structure, which carries Route 6 over the Acushnet River. The operation runs from …New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

Study: Massachusetts drivers worst in U.S., New Bedford ranks high in road rage, ultra-aggressive drivers

Aggressive driving behaviors are surging across the United States, fueled by mounting frustrations on the road and a growing culture of impatience. A comprehensive study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, based on a national survey of over 3,000 drivers, reveals that nearly all motoristNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

New Bedford asylee back home after weeklong ICE detention - The New Bedford Light

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A journalist’s letter to Mayor Mitchell - The New Bedford Light

Dear Mayor Mitchell, It’s been brought to my attention that you are having a problem with newsfolk these days. Because I know a little about them, my civic duty compels me to give you some advice. First of all, news people come in infinite varieties, with various styles, capacities, backgrounds and talent levels. Very few are cynical. Believe it or not, most are idealistic. Why else would they seek a job in a low-paying industry with long hour…New Bedford · New Bedford Read Article

US scallop landings remain light, continue to skew to smaller sizes

Harvesters landed 265,878 pounds of scallops worth $5.1 million at the New Bedford, Massachusetts, seafood auction during week 39 of 2025 -- a little better than the week priorNew Bedford · New Bedford Read Article