Matthew Ferreira
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Bridgewater, MA, United States
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Fairhaven School Committee extends Superintendent Tara Kohler's contract. Here's the details.
Fairhaven school officials voted to extend Superintendent Tara Kohler's contract to continue her leadership in the district. → Read More
Town elections: Who's running for what in Fairhaven, Dartmouth and Westport
Town elections this year will include contests for Fairhaven and Dartmouth school committees, and Westport Board of Selectmen. → Read More
Heard of 'yoni steaming'? This Dartmouth business is the only SouthCoast spot to offer it.
Owner/operator Lauren Ramos opened Mindful Lotus Holistic Center in Dartmouth in September. It's the only SouthCoast business offering yoni steaming. → Read More
Dartmouth announces four finalists for school superintendent. Here's who made the cut.
Dartmouth schools officials have announced four finalists in the search for a new superintendent. → Read More
The rules have changed for immigrants from countries in turmoil. New Bedford is helping.
Immigration experts in New Bedford have been fielding inquiries about the new way Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and Haitians can enter the U.S. → Read More
A Fairhaven native overcame struggles for 2020 Boston Marathon. But he's not satisfied.
Fairhaven native Jermaine Hurley was devastated when, after overcoming medical struggles to run the 2020 Boston Marathon, it was canceled by COVID. → Read More
NBHS students protested Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver for Facebook posts. Here's what happened.
New Bedford High School students protested Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver for Facebook posts that have upset the local LGBTQ+ community. → Read More
Westport schools joined a new lawsuit against YouTube, TikTok and other apps. Here's why.
The School Committee for Westport Community Schools voted to join a mass action against makers of TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and others. → Read More
New Bedford schools are supposed to provide K’iché translation services. How it's going.
Superintendent Thomas Anderson says the district's work with the DOJ on language services is going smoothly. → Read More
Dartmouth High art students recognized for their unique talents
National and regional awards showcase the local talents of several Dartmouth High School art students. → Read More
High fashion goes high tech in downtown New Bedford
Israeli grad student uses robotic arm to bring her fashion designs to life in collab with New Bedford Research and Robotics. → Read More
New Bedford's Anderson loses bid for Newton superintendent job
New Bedford School Superintendent Thomas Anderson was not selected to be the next head of Newton schools. → Read More
'Family takes a back seat to this job': Dartmouth teachers call for better pay and leave
According to Dartmouth educators, high school lead teachers have been asked to double as instructional coaches this year. → Read More
Former Fairhaven cop and brother urge disabilities commission to address addiction
Jonathan Alves, the former officer who recently won a lawsuit against the town, and his brother Justin Alves, offer their expertise to town officials. → Read More
Hoax threat made to New Bedford High School: What we know
Police confirmed Wednesday that a hoax call making threats to New Bedford High was received in the early afternoon. → Read More
With Anderson as finalist, Newton superintendent search should conclude Friday
It should be known Friday whether or not New Bedford Superintendent Thomas Anderson is headed to Newton after this school year. → Read More
Community members hit back at ORR official over radio, meeting comments
Public commenters at an ORR School Committee meeting addressed recent claims by member Joe Pires that racism isn't a problem in the district and more. → Read More
Group says Westport will see layoffs, lose services unless voters OK a $3 million tax hike
If Westport voters aren't willing to raise property taxes, a report says, there could be major losses in schools and to local services. → Read More
The deepest south: New Bedford students chat with researcher in Antarctica
Keith Middle School students had a chance to ask everything they wanted to know about Antarctica during a video chat with a researcher there. → Read More
Westport High students collecting prom attire to help classmates
Westport High School students are helping make prom accessible for all by collecting used prom dresses and suits. → Read More