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New Bedford’s Role in the Migrant Crisis [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Helena Hughes said migrant families housed in Fairhaven and Dartmouth were moved to Lowell, and her agency is now working with families in Taunton and Raynham.
UMass Dartmouth Professor Offers Grim Outlook on Global Hotspots [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Professor Brian Williams fears Ukraine will be unable to hold back the horde of Russian troops this spring without weapons and aid from the United States.
New Bedford Community Health Center CEO Gives COVID Update [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Community Health Center CEO Cheryl Bartlett said she doesn't think COVID will ever disappear, but will become more aligned with the flu.
Improve Your Community with Help From the United Way [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The United Way is encouraging small groups of people to develop a plan to improve their community, and it will award grants to get the plan off the ground.
A Slam Dunk for New Bedford’s Brown Suga Stationery [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford's Brown Suga Stationery and owner Jaden Teixeira were recently awarded a $25,000 grant.
Lobster Days and More at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host Lobster Days on February 22nd and 23rd, from 11am to 3pm both days.
Samaritans Southcoast are First Responders for Those in Crisis
Darcy Lee, the program's director, says the Samaritan Hotline received more than 33,000 calls last year, and is on line to receive 40,000 calls in 2024.
Onset Hosting Shark Expert Dr. Greg Skomal [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Dr. Greg Skomal, known internationally for his research on sharks and numerous appearances on Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week,' is coming to Onset.
New Non-Profit Seeks to Provide Adaptive Gear for Southcoast Kids
Two SouthCoast families have teamed up to create a nonprofit that will help buy adaptive bicycles and other equipment for children that need them.
SRTA Offering Free Bus Rides and Sunday Service on the SouthCoast
Eric Rousseau says SRTA bus rides are now free through June 30th, and a pilot Sunday program will begin on January 28th.