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newbedfordguide.com

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It takes about $68,200 – $93,200 a year to raise a young family in New Bedford. The typical household earns $60,900

Housing in New Bedford costs far less than in most of Massachusetts. But add up what a young family can’t do without – healthcare, housing, utilities, child care, groceries, a car and a phone – and the bill comes to far more than most households in the city earn.

New Bedford, MA · 21h
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Martha's Vineyard Times

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Top senior stressor: Applying to college

For high school seniors, the college application process can be an exciting but also stressful time. Between making important decisions about their future, hearing advice from others, and figuring out where exactly they want to go, many students feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what comes next. As seniors work through their college applications and consider their options, the pressure to make the right decision about next year can be increasingly difficult to manage.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 2d
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fallriverreporter.com

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UMass Dartmouth receives $100,000 for shuttle service connecting campus to South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford

DARTMOUTH, Mass. — UMass Dartmouth will add new shuttle routes connecting campus to South Coast Rail commuter stations in New Bedford and Fall River, supported by $100,000 in state funding secured by Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral ’78. The funding will improve the University’s intercampus and off-campus shuttle service,...

New Bedford, MA · 4h
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Help Feed 1,000 SouthCoast Families at the Hunger Heroes Food Drop This Saturday

The United Way is collecting Thanksgiving side dishes for 1,000 local families in need. Drop off items at Aldi in Dartmouth this Saturday between 10 AM and noon.

Dartmouth, MA · 2d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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The sluggish road to repair the State Forest bike path

Almost half of the bike path in the State Forest is in bad shape. I mean, terrible shape. Anyone who bikes on the Vineyard knows someone who’s hit a frost heave there and taken a spill. For years, I’ve wondered why the bad spots have gone untended. I’d...

Edgartown, MA · 1d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Fall Festival at Felix Neck

Felix Neck invites island families and visitors to one of the Vineyard’s most beloved seasonal gatherings. The Felix Neck grounds come alive with hayrides, wildlife demonstrations, wreathmaking with natural materials, crafts, live music, and a bird-call competition. Local food will be available for purchase from Aquila. Enjoy the season while supporting Felix Neck’s wildlife and conservation programs.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 2d

coastalabc.com

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Overnight rain lingers into Friday morning across southern New England

(WJAR) — Periods of rain continue overnight into Friday morning. The heaviest rain moves offshore early Friday, light rain ends around midday. Although the heavier bands of rain will be offshore by the morning commute, Friday will feature some light to moderate showers in the morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to near 40!

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 17h

theweektoday.com

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Bus delays, upset children: Rochester Memorial School parents call for answers

ROCHESTER — Two moms say their kids have been arriving back at their bus stop late, and frequently emotional, after a new bus driver took over their kids’ route. These parents of Rochester Memorial School students raised concerns about delays and strange interactions with the driver at the Rochester School Committee’s Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting.

Rochester, MA · 1d

workboat.com

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Imtra names Alex Larsen executive VP as Chip Farnham retires

After more than 40 years at Imtra, Chip Farnham is retiring from the New Bedford, Mass., marine products company his grandfather founded. His departure comes as Imtra reorganizes its sales and product management leadership, naming Alex Larsen executive vice president. Larsen, previously vice president of commercial sales, will now oversee recreational sales, commercial sales, and product management.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

capecod.com

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Overnight road work to cause temporary traffic delays in Hyannis beginning Monday

HYANNIS – Motorists traveling along Yarmouth Road in Hyannis should expect temporary overnight traffic delays beginning Monday, November 16, as the Town of Barnstable conducts preliminary work associated with the Old Yarmouth Road Sewer Expansion Project. According to the town, a contractor will conduct in-road data collection, including soil...

Barnstable, MA · 23h