Author Michael Oliveira discusses his book "Don't Take It For Granted: The Journey Within."

New Bedford Public Schools Interim Superintendent Andrew O’Leary outlines some of the challenges the district faces and how his team plans to address them.

South Coast Business Alliance President Chris Resendes and longtime member Deborah Aguiar discuss the upcoming Oktoberfest event and some of the work the SCBA is doing.

Paula Montgomery of Women United talks about the initiative through the United Way of Greater New Bedford to help women with financial literacy and other issues.

LISTEN: Katie Greene of the OneSouthCoast Chamber discusses what to expect from the 18th annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest, taking place on September 30.

Fall River Fabric Arts Festival founder Michael Benevides discusses the decision this year to expand the festival with a more regional approach.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane updates the ongoing saga of UMass Dartmouth pulling out of the Star Store building in downtown New Bedford, and also discusses the proposed sober house in the city’s West End.

Jason Olivera, Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster of Troop 24 in New Bedford, and Bonnie Gregorio, founder and scoutmaster of the only all-girls Boy Scout Troop in the city, provide a rundown of the upcoming Scouting BSA recruiting event, and their own experiences with scouting.

Kelly Isenor, Regional Director of External Communications for the Red Cross, discusses the organization’s response to recent flooding in Massachusetts as well as a nationwide blood shortage.

Pauline Santos, President of the Dartmouth Cultural Center, discusses the center’s fifth annual “Wet Paint Day” on Sept. 23, a day to celebrate artists and their art.