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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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Worcester State, UMass Dartmouth to Launch Paid Student Co-ops With Massachusetts Grants

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester State University and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will develop new paid cooperative education programs aimed at connecting students with employers in health care, biotechnology, early childhood education and other fields under a $60,000 state grant initiative announced Friday. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced the...

Worcester, 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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Recap: Tiverton Schools Approve Oil Tank Fixes, Name Student Liaison

Ranger School's outdoor heating oil tank will get a 10-foot wind fence and a cleaning. Business and finance director Brendon Andrade said last winter's fuel problems shut the school for a few days. A Tiverton High School student now sits with the committee as liaison. Tiverton, R.I. — The Tiverton...

Tiverton, RI · 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 · 23h

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Recap: East Providence Schools Fund Roof Plans, Energy Consultant Deal Fails

Design and bidding work for new roofs at Silver Spring and Orlo Avenue schools can move ahead, with speakers saying the state will reimburse half. A proposed $20,000 energy consultant contract failed. A finance official estimated a roughly $1 million deficit for fiscal 2026. East Providence, R.I. — The East...

East Providence, RI · 1d

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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