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Oklahoma Tornado Update: 24 Dead, More than 200 Injured

Jim Phillips — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:12:33 +0000

A precise count is difficult to come by, but officials at four hospitals in the Oklahoma City area say they've seen more than 200 patients, including dozens of children, since yesterday's deadly tornado struck

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Montigny: Time For Closer Look At UMass System Expenses

Jim Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:48:30 +0000

State Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford belives its time for the Legislature and Governor to take a close look at all expenses in the University of Massachusetts System.

The Mass. Senate debates its version of the state budget starting Wednesday, but so far the Senate version calls for $23 million less than the House budget for UMass

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Two Men Face Charges In New Bedford Drive-By

Jim Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:29:23 +0000

Two New Bedford men face firearms and motor vehicle charges following a drive by shooting incident and car chase Monday night.

Teigan Pina and Cory Hayden, both 25 years old, were arrested Monday night

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Fall River Native Sworn In As U.S. Energy Secretary

Jim Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:05 +0000

Physicist Ernest Moniz has been sworn in as the nation's new energy secretary.

The 68-year-old Fall River native and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor took the oath of office Tuesday at the Energy Department

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Tsarnaev Probable Cause Hearing Delayed

Jim Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:14:35 +0000

A judge has agreed to postpone a probable cause hearing for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler on Tuesday granted a joint request from prosecutors and defense attorneys to postpone the May 30 hearing until July 2. The

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Scouts Lead Movement for New Acushnet Library

Bryan Booker — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:28:19 +0000

A grassroots campaign to bring a new library and community center to Acushnet has scored another victory.

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UMass Dartmouth Forms Task Force On Marathon Bombing Ties

Jim Phillips — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:14 +0000

The college where Boston Marathon Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev attended has formed a public safety task force in the wake of the April 15 attack.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth officials will review emergency planning and academic and financial policies related to maintaining ``student in good standing'' status

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City Unviels "Side Yard" Program

Jim Phillips — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:23 +0000

The City of New Bedford unvieled its "Side Lot" program on Monday.

Its where abutting homeowners can purchase vacant, city-owned lots at drastically discounted prices.

Mayor Jon Mitchell made the announcement on a 3,000 square foot vacant lot, adjacent to 1442 Pleasant Street

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Cancer Survivor Credits Family Support And Confident Doctors For Recovery

Jim Phillips — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:24:26 +0000

A cancer survivor from Marion says strong family support and excellent, upbeat doctors helped her beat the disease.

Nicole Podkowa was diagnosed with breast cancer, two years ago this month.

She was shocked to hear the diagnosis, but her doctors kept giving her confidence

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Lakeville Rep. Proposes Tax-Free Week For Restaurants

Jim Phillips — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:23:37 +0000

A pair of Republican lawmakers are hoping to build support for a tax free weekend for Mass. restaurants.

Rep. Claire Cronin of Easton and Keiko Orrall of Lakeville want to eliminate collection of the meals tax for a week in August

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