I am a New Bedford native who's been covering local news in the region since 1973. I worked at WBSM for 11 years in the 1970s and '80s before joining "Local Cable News," Channel 13 in Fall River. I served as News Director there for 22 years, covering crime, politics and human interest stories. When the program ended in 2006, I happily accepted an offer to rejoin WBSM. My family and I live in North Dartmouth.
Jim Phillips
Dartmouth Police Mark 100 Years of Service [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
In March 1922, Dartmouth Town Meeting voters approved Article 59, establishing a police department in town. The department celebrates its centennial this year.
Tiverton Sanctuary a Home for Neglected Animals [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
With the support of dedicated volunteers and donors, West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton provides refuge to farm animals, wildlife, and lost dogs.
SHARE Foundation: 40 Years of Helping Others [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The SHARE Foundation adapts computers to help people who cannot speak to communicate with others.
Organ Recital to Open Music Series at Historic New Bedford Church [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The October 16 recital will be the first event at St. Anthony's Church in New Bedford since since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
It’s Time to Vote in New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito says there is really no excuse for people not to vote.
Spillane on New Bedford’s Election, Sea Lab and More [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light's Jack Spillane hosted an online chat with the Democratic candidates for Bristol County Sheriff, and came away impressed with all three.
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority to Upgrade Bus Fleet
Mayor Jon Mitchell says the new busses will start SRTA on the path to a clean energy bus fleet.
Massport Official to Lead New Bedford Port Authority
Gordon Carr is the current Deputy director of Real Estate Strategy and Policy at Massport.
Elderly Fall River Man Found Guilty of Rape and Indecent Assault
The jury convicted Seth Sang of two counts of rape of a child, four counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14 and one count of assault with intent to rape.
Dartmouth Mental Health Center to Expand Help for Young People [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Bridge is collaborating with UMass Dartmouth and the Dartmouth Youth Advocate to start a big outreach to young people and youth in the community.