Joel Baptista discusses the upcoming fundraiser for the Tyler J. Leonard Memorial Foundation, an organization that promotes suicide awareness and prevention.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane remembers the city’s first poet laureate, Everett Hoagland.

Jack Dresser of the SHARE Foundation discusses the organization’s work serving people with severe disabilities, and client Filomena Tripp talks about how SHARE has impacted her life for the better.

Miss New Bedford 2025 Ashley Clark and Chair of the Board of Directors Ashley Bendiksen discuss the Miss New Bedford organization, Clark’s year wearing the crown, and the upcoming Sunset Cruise to raise money for scholarships.

Director Kim Goddard discusses how the upcoming AHA Night in New Bedford will honor award-winning poet and community activist Everett Hoagland, the city’s first poet laureate.

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Programs Director Joe Ritter discusses the upcoming Scallopalooza and other events happening at the center in August and September.

Joan Fye of Second Half Learning talks about the organization and its role in helping older people continue to learn, have new experiences and thrive.

Renee Ledbetter and Maria DaCruz discuss the 120th anniversary of Our Lady of Assumption Church in New Bedford.

Sally Morrison of the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham discusses the Wareham Dog Park and its art and literature contest, “Unleash the PAWsibilities.”

Victoria Grasela of the United Way of Greater New Bedford discussed the organization’s Changemaker Grants and Mobile Market program.