Education

A Fairhaven School is home to a new mural of the town's famous benefactor, Henry Huttleston Rogers.  What better school to choose for a tribute than on the Fairhaven school that bears his name, the Rogers School? The Rogers school has been vacant for roughly 10 years, since it merged with the new Wood School on the site of the old Wood School on Sconticut Neck Road.  The tow...

Meet Bethany Macedo, the athletic trainer who helped keep the Fairhaven Blue Devils healthy and stretched on their road to a Super Bowl win over Salem.

Ruth Graves Wakefield, who worked at a lodge called The Toll House, accidentally invented chocolate chip cookies while experimenting in the kitchen. The rest is history.

Giancarlo Esposito has an acting career that spans five decades, his most notable role being Gus Fring on "Breaking Bad." He visits University of Rhode Island Dec. 4.

Just a regular old Thursday in December.  If it was up to Coach Derek Almeida, that's exactly how the lead up to the MIAA Division 6 Super Bowl would be. "I sat with Coach Almeida and the AD's, we wanted to support what he wanted and whatever was going to help them win, and it is to feel as normal as possible," said Fairhaven Superintendent of Schools Tara Kohler.  "I...

The New Bedford Ballet is presenting 'A New England Nutcracker' on December 9 at Keith Middle School, with performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts will be community focused, showcasing the musical, theatrical, dance and cinematic efforts of local performers.

A family-fun hiking challenge in Westport is becoming a challenge for local teachers dealing with vandalism on the trails.

At the heart of the New Bedford Preservation Society's programs is its walking tours of historic properties, mills, cemeteries and gardens in the city.

The Our Bodies Our Lives Coalition is focused on a number of reproductive health issues, including abortion services, transgender health and maternal care.