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The local unemployment rates are released by the State Office of Labor Workforce Development. The latest figures show that Greater New Bedford has relinquished its spot as having the highest rate in the state

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It's the election that won't go away. John Wethington has asked a superior court judge to throw out April's much-disputed Fairhaven's Board of Health election results and compel a new race.

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Last weekend's extensive, 12 hour search for Chiropractor Gary Alves could cost between $100, 000 and $200,000 dollars.

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

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The Massachusetts State Police issued an Amber Alert on Monday night, but the children that were at risk have been found and are safe.

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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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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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An ATM company that provides ATMs around Massachusetts is in trouble after it was discovered they were not disclosing their fees to customers. 

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Jayliana Brito won the Greater New Bedford "Teen Idol" competition Sunday at the Zeiterion Theater.

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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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