Education

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.

Mrs. Ferreira is a 5th Grade Teacher at Taylor Elementary School, and thanks to her unwavering commitment to her students, she is October's Teacher of the Month.

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.

As most parents and plenty of college aged children know, higher education can be crazy expensive.  The cost for colleges and universities across the country is on the rise, especially (it seems) in Massachusetts. In a recent report from 247wallst.com,...

It's the kind of report you want to find your state's schools at the bottom of and for Massachusetts and Rhode Island that is exactly where they sit. WalletHub looked into schools across the country with bullying problems and found that about 20% of school aged kids from 12-18 experienced bullying at one time or another...

Michael Oliveira has a story to tell about his 13 years as a caregiver for the love of his life, Nancy Hinkley.