Baptiste: Police 'Shouldn't Talk to People Like That'Baptiste: Police 'Shouldn't Talk to People Like That'New Bedford Ward 4 Councilor Derek Baptiste on his recent incident with a police officer on traffic detail, and why he spoke to the chief about it.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
State Awards New Offshore Wind ContractsState Awards New Offshore Wind ContractsFinal contracts with Vineyard Wind and Mayflower Wind are supposed to be submitted for Department of Public Utilities approval by April 27, 2022.State House News ServiceState House News Service
Will Mitchell Run for Attorney General?Will Mitchell Run for Attorney General?New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Marcus Ferro to discuss how ARPA funds could be spent in the city, as well as whether he will run for Attorney General.Marcus FerroMarcus Ferro
A Tree-Lighting Celebration in New BedfordA Tree-Lighting Celebration in New BedfordThe celebration was capped with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the City's Christmas Tree outside the Downtown LibraryJim PhillipsJim Phillips
Eversource Seeking 25% Rate HikeEversource Seeking 25% Rate HikeThe utility says higher rates are needed because of the surging costs of natural gas used to power its electric plants. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
Advocates Rally for Improved Early EducationAdvocates Rally for Improved Early EducationThe Common Start Coalition says based on polling data from more than 800 registered Mass. voters, 64% favor the bill while 23% oppose it. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
1,000 Food Baskets for the Needy1,000 Food Baskets for the NeedyVolunteers gathered at Keith Middle School Saturday to assemble more than 1,000 food baskets headed to needy families throughout the Southcoast. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
Massachusetts Senate Bill a Game Changer for Mental Health Treatment [OPINION]Massachusetts Senate Bill a Game Changer for Mental Health Treatment [OPINION]Sen. Julian Cyr discussed how the effort to normalize and expand access to mental health treatment has taken a huge step forward in Massachusetts.Marcus FerroMarcus Ferro
Fall River Wants to Be United, Front and Center [OPINION]Fall River Wants to Be United, Front and Center [OPINION]Rep. Jake Auchincloss discussed redistricting and how it will affect Fall River and New Bedford, as well as President Biden's Build Back Better plan.Marcus FerroMarcus Ferro
Jack Spillane on Politics [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]Jack Spillane on Politics [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]Jack Spillane and Jim Phillips discuss recent election results in New Bedford and the controversial redrawing of Congressional districts.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips