Montigny, McConnell spar over affordability, transparency

New Bedford on Wed, Oct 14

• Montigny, McConnell spar over affordability, transparency. State Sen. Mark Montigny, a longtime incumbent, and Republican challenger Robert McConnell offered sharply different approaches to representing the South Coast, one built on experience, the other on fresh energy, New Bedford Light reports.New Bedford Light
• New Bedford's Oliver debates Driscoll on Trump, ICE. Republican lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver of New Bedford criticized the state's refusal to work with federal immigration enforcement, while incumbent Kim Driscoll pointed to pressures from Washington, New Bedford Light reports.New Bedford Light
• Local nonprofits back Star Kids, RISE programs. A group of area nonprofits is providing tuition assistance to low income children whose parents have histories of substance use disorder or incarceration, aiming to break intergenerational cycles, New Bedford Light reports.New Bedford Light

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 16, 3:30 p.m.: Fairhaven volleyball visits New Bedford Friday. Fairhaven's junior varsity and freshman volleyball teams travel to New Bedford for non-conference matches Friday, October 16, both starting at 3:30 p.m., per MaxPreps.MaxPreps

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