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Letter The bag collected has a longer journey

Fairhaven’s Troop 52 announced a Scouting for Food collection at St. Mary’s on Main Street on November 7. The practical request was straightforward: bring nonperishable food so it can help someone who needs it. The collection day passes quickly. Hunger does not. A donated bag must still be...

Fairhaven, MA · 1d

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Close-knit Joseph Case girls volleyball team secures Sweet 16 victory

SWANSEA — All season long, the Joseph Case girls volleyball team have bonded together like no other close-knit group. That showed all match long in Tuesday's Division 3 Sweet 16 game against No. 13 Lynn Classical. The No. 4 Cardinals punched their ticket to the Elite 8 after sweeping the Rams in three sets, 3-0, before a large gathering at Joseph Case High School. Case (18-4) will now face No. 5 Newburyport on Friday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. "It was a great game today," said junior setter Madyson Silva, who finished the night with a game-high 29 assists and is seven assists away from the coveted 2,000-career assist mark. "I can't lie, it was very competitive between both teams. The cohesiveness of our team is great. We just love to play together." Watch MA high school sports on NFHS Sophomore Lily Rego finished with a game-high 21 kills while sophomore Willow Andree chipped in with 7 kills. The Cardinals back row defense of senior defensive specialist Kylie Cabral, senior libero Madisyn Mendonca and junior defensive specialist Aubrey Tekippe combined for 21 digs. "Lily was awesome tonight," Case head coach Brendan Kelly said. "Willow too, she's just a big

Swansea, MA · 2d

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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

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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

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Dingle Posts 23 Against Bridgewater

DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Despite erasing a 19-point lead by Bridgewater State, the UMass Dartmouth women's basketball team fell but a score of 78-75. Trailing 47-28 early in the third quarter, the Corsairs managed to completely erase the Bridgewater lead. A 15-2 run brought the Corsairs within striking distance towards the end of the third quarter, setting up an exciting fourth quarter of play.

Dartmouth, MA · 1d

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Fairhaven Rec holds Family Bingo Night & Food Drive

The Fairhaven Recreation Department held its annual Family Bingo Night and Food Drive on 11/5/26, and collected a whopping 537 pounds of food for the Shepherd’s Pantry. The free night had 150 participants of all ages join in on the fun, including free pizza and punch, baked goodies, prizes, and ten games of bingo.

Fairhaven, MA · 1d

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New Bedford Women’s Vital Role in World War II Was Making Gas Masks

Many Portuguese immigrants worked at the company that was the exclusive supplier of molded gas masks to U.S. and Allied forces in World War II.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Win a Walk-On Role in "What They Left Us" Filming in New Bedford

Want a walk-on role in a movie starring Kate Burton? Bid on incredible local prizes before the auction closes Nov. 15.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Hurley Middle School Feasibility Study Approved

Voters appropriated $1.7 million for a feasibility study for the Hurley Middle School at Seekonk’s Fall Town Meeting November 9. The Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”) with the amount to be expended under the direction of the Seekonk School Building Committee.

Seekonk, MA · 1d

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New Bedford Teacher Chases Grammy Dreams Outside of the Classroom

A New Bedford teacher and producer earns recognition during Grammy Week for his song focused on unity and social change.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Seekonk Designated a Purple Heart Community

Seekonk is now one of the 200 communities in Massachusetts to carry the Purple Heart designation. Select Board Chair Gary Sagar read a proclamation at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Sagar said August 7 will now be recognized as Purple Heart Day in Seekonk. Al Varelas, a Marine Corps. Veteran,...

Seekonk, MA · 1d

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Belmont resident receives scholarship for commitment to nursing

NORTON, Mass. — Adeline Takantjas, member of the Wheaton Class of 2029 and an aspiring nurse practitioner, has earned the 2026 Sturdy Health Nursing Scholarship Award. She is a resident of Belmont. Given annually to a high-achieving sophomore, this award includes a renewable $5,000 scholarship, an opportunity for paid...

Norton, MA · 1d

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Household hazardous waste day for Marion and Mattapoisett

MARION —Marion and Mattapoisett residents can dispose of household hazardous waste on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is only for residents of the two towns, and proof of residency is required. The maximum load is 10 gallons or 10 pounds. Acceptable hazardous waste includes clearning...

Marion, MA · 1d

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Letter Brendalee says thank you

To the most “Let’s Do This” Team!! We broke a record in the state, shortest campaign with GREATEST return!!. THANK YOU to our incredible campaign team, my family, our volunteers, and every single person who came out to support a momentum of common sense and accountability! Your dedication showed that our community is ready to stand up, engage, and make our voices heard!

Fairhaven, MA · 1d

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‘AI, Apocalypse, and Alignment’: Students and Faculty Grapple with AI Morality

With technology giants calling for the slowdown of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implementation across online platforms, it can feel like there’s a new development or large language model (LLM) every day. To clarify some of these confusions and address doomsday mindsets regarding the rapid growth of AI, the...

Dartmouth, MA · 19h

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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