I'm a English Writing major from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. As an intern with the Fun Morning Show, I'm getting great experience writing for a real world audience. I eventually want to work writing about professional sports, but working with animals and visual art are a few of my other passions.
Jon Faria
New Bedford Recognized For Improved Meal Program
Students at one New Bedford school were in for a special lunch Wednesday afternoon.
As a part of National School Lunch Week, regional and state officials visited Gomes School to congratulate the district on improved breakfast and lunch participation through the Community Eligibility Provision...
New Bedford’s Fire Department Reaches Top Class
Even with shortages, New Bedford's Fire Department is in elite company according to officials.
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced on Monday the Insurance Services Office rated the city as a Class 1 Public Protection community.
Different factors that go into the rating include water availability, dispatch services, and emergency equipment...
Advanced Placement Enrollment In New Bedford Growing
More Advanced Placement courses means more college success.
That's what New Bedford officials said at the school year's first School Committee Meeting on Monday.
Since 2013, New Bedford has been working with the education strategy group, Mass Insight Education, to help increase the number of students taking AP courses and improve AP exam performance...
Another Successful ‘Stuff The Truck’ Event For United Way
The United Way's third annual "Stuff The Truck" event saw a great turnout at Fairhaven's Stop & Shop on Saturday afternoon.
WBSM and Fun 107 were on site helping volunteers raise a grand total of 833 lbs in non-perishable food and other goods for the Hunger Commission, along with $140 in cash donations.
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Senator Warren Says New Bedford Needs South Coast Rail
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren took a brief tour of the South Coast on Wednesday, visiting Fall River before stopping by the Groundwork small business space on Purchase Street in New Bedford.
City officials and local business owners were on hand to speak about current and future programs helping small businesses grow...
New Dartmouth Sub-Committees To Create Fresh Ideas
Dartmouth officals are hoping two new sub-committees can help the town stay out of financial trouble down the road. Although Dartmouth has enjoyed a comfortable financial situation in recent years, officials worry that might not last.
The Select Board met with the Finance Committee and Planning Board on Monday night to discuss recent projects and future developments in town...
Neighbors Hope to See Changes from Earl’s Marina
Fairhaven residents with ongoing noise complaints near West Island are hoping to see changes soon.
Save Our Sidewalks – Fairhaven’s Controversial Sidewalk Project
Fairhaven's Rogers and Oxford schools aren't the only historic structures in danger according to some town residents.
A group spoke out against altering the red brick sidewalk surrounding Town Hall and the library at Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting...
Major Renovations Likely For Dartmouth Police Station
After months of waiting, Dartmouth could have a plan for a permanent police station.
On Monday, the Police Building Committee presented options to the Select Board, including changing locations with a new building. However, the committee suggested a major renovation instead...
Oxford/Rogers Schools Hoping To Get More Offers With New RFP
Fairhaven's historic Rogers and Oxford schools are still looking for new owners, but changes to proposal requirements could change that.
The Board of Selectmen spent over 2 hours on Wednesday night modifying the Request For Proposals draft, hoping to attract more bids on the properties...