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Carl Alves, a member of New Bedford's HOME coalition, said the group is 'exploring new and innovative approaches to housing, as well as promoting new housing opportunities for all residents in the region.'

Old Bedford Village, Pace ane other organizations are reaching out to "underserved" populations, and directing them to employment opportunities in the wind industry.

Both Rev. David Lima and Rabbi Raphael Kanter hope to see progress on affordable housing in New Bedford in the new year.

Police officers in Dartmouth, Fairhaven and Acushnet are helping Jerry Pinto fill three buses full of new, unwrapped toys for families in need Dec. 10 and 11.

New, unwrapped toys can be brought to any New Bedford fire station through December 14, where firefighters will help with the distribution to families.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane said he 'audibly gasped' on election night when it was learned that Paul Heroux had defeated Sheriff Tom Hodgson.

Mitchell was representing his city last week at the Offshore Wind Northeast Conference in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

The price of at-sea monitoring, and who must pay for it, is a longstanding source of tension between commercial fishermen and regulators

The New Bedford Ballet Theater Company will perform 'A New England Nutcracker' December 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at its building at 2459 Purchase Street.

The buildings at 88-90 Hatch Street provide workspace for 65 artists and performers of all types, space where they can perfect their craft and their skills.