Education

Markey wins 9-8 New Bedford School Committee seat after Bousquet withdraws; mayor shifts support and votes draw protest, highlighting local political division.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell switched his vote ahead of a school committee vacancy decision, citing concerns over stability, vocational admissions, and a social media post.

Whether it’s school delays, business closures, or winter parking bans, this is your go-to SouthCoast snow closings hub with real-time updates during winter weather.

Nine candidates, including former city councilors and educators, have applied to fill the vacant New Bedford School Committee seat following Bruce Oliveira’s passing.

A Fairhaven High School service project is helping the homeless this winter, delivering backpacks filled with supplies through Works 4 U and student leadership.

Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes naming New Bedford High School’s health center after late school committee member Bruce Oliveira, honoring his legacy in education and community service.

A Taunton student from Bristol-Plymouth wins NBCU’s Wicked poster contest, beating 2,000 entries with artwork of Elphaba and Glinda.

New Bedford’s Gomes Elementary School library is getting a vibrant refresh thanks to a $25,000 grant that will fund 1,000+ new multicultural books in English and Spanish.

DeMello alum Lindsey Rafferty was surprised as Fun 107’s Teacher of the Month, honored for a warm, student-centered classroom and a full-circle story in South Dartmouth.

Students and faculty at Old Rochester Regional’s Early Childhood Program will host a Fall Family Fun Day in Mattapoisett, with games, cranberry growers, book fair and family-friendly fun.