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New Bedford middle school staff say enough is enough on false complaints against teachers
NEW BEDFORD — According to two Roosevelt Middle School staff members who spoke at last week's School Committee meeting, complaints being made against teachers and the process of investigating them have become a problem at the South End middle school. "I'm here tonight to represent Roosevelt's staff and their overall concerns about situations that have occurred towards Unit A staff members throughout the school year," said RMS counselor and New Bedford Educators Association (NBEA) building rep Patty...
Monomoy's win streak leads the way: Cape Cod and Islands high school softball rankings
The regular season for Cape Cod and Islands softball has come to an end. There may not be a huge showing in the postseason for Cape and Islands teams, but that does not mean there it not a lot of talent. Monomoy leads the way, having won 16 straight games,...
Want to help name New Bedford's next elementary school? Your chance has been extended.
NEW BEDFORD — Those with ideas about what the city's new South End elementary school should be named now have until June 3 to submit, school officials have decided. The school — to be built at the former Goodyear plant site at 651 Orchard St. — would replace the existing James B. Congdon and John B. DeValles elementary schools in the city's South End. It's expected to be completed sometime in 2026, project architects have said. ...
Mass. Maritime Academy offshore wind training programs just scored $2M
BOSTON — Bristol Community College’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) in New Bedford is one of several recipients of funds being given out by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to support infrastructure, recruitment and training for the offshore wind industry, according the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Bristol CC's New...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Sandwich boys lacrosse wins heavyweight clash over Falmouth
What better way to end the boys lacrosse regular season than a battle of two of the best teams, not only on Cape Cod, but also in the state, as Sandwich defeated Falmouth 9-6 on Friday. Daniel Oman (four goals, one assist), Avery Richardson (two goals, one assist), Cole Rodgers (one goal, one assist), Jack Connolly (two goals, one assist), Dylan McCabe (one assist), and Harrison Delman (one assist) led the offense for Sandwich (15-3). Shane Corcoran...
New Bedford to offer Portuguese language classes at the elementary and middle school levels
Editor's note: A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School was offering Portuguese classes this fall. NEW BEDFORD – In the upcoming school year, more students in New Bedford Public Schools will have the opportunity to begin studying Portuguese as the language will now be taught at the elementary and middle school levels. ...
Somerset school funding fuels debate at over 6-hour town meeting. See what voters decided.
SOMERSET – The School Department got almost half of its desired budget money back. In the most discussed and debated issue at Monday night's town meeting at Somerset Berkley Regional High School, voters approved an amended article which increases the School Department's budget to $25,072,623 for Fiscal Year 2025.
Consistent contenders: Cape Cod and Islands high school boys lacrosse rankings
The high school boys lacrosse regular season is coming to an end as teams battle for playoff positioning. Falmouth and Sandwich, who face each other Friday, will look to go back to the state championship game for the second consecutive season. In the latest Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association power rankings,...
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