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A New Bedford firefighter was recognized in Boston Friday, for saving the life of a young boy last year.

41-year-old firefighter Raymond Ryan was one of dozens of emergency responders and civilians who were recognized for their bravery and life-saving acts over the past year

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New Bedford's most iconic monument has been damaged.

The harpoon tip of the "Whaleman Statue" in front of the Downtown Public Library was recently bent. City workers have since removed the tip so it can be repaired

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State Senator Mark Montigny says New Bedford is in line to recieve a portion of money set aside in the state budget for an education initiative.

The senate has reserved $2.6-million for the Math and Science Initiative, which awards teachers for having students who score high marks on AP tests

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A New Bedford Police Leiutenant has been significantly promoted, but not within the city's department.

Lt. Jeff Silva has accepted an offer from the town of Westwood to become the new Chief of Police

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Mayor Jon Mitchell says his proposed fiscal year 2014 budget takes a "steady as she goes" approach. Mitchell says his $263-million proposal will keep the city at status quo, while also restoring a third of the Rainy Day Fund

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The New Bedford delegation that recently traveled to European offshore wind staging sites has formally announced their findings.

The delegation reunited Friday, saying New Bedford is on the right track with the Marine Commerce Terminal, as knowledge of red tape and other barriers in Europe is being used to smooth out the process on the homefront

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A 71-year-old Somerset man has been indicted on charges of fraudulently inspecting and passing vehicles.

Attorney General Martha Coakley says after a nine-month investigation, Richard Silvia and his company, Bristol County Tire Service Inc

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A seemingly authentic letter has been circulated to many Fairhaven businesses, attacking the editor of a local publication. But, upon closer inspection, the letter aims to cripple the weekly free newspaper, "Fairhaven Neighborhood News", by placing the blame on the Fairhaven Business Association

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Dartmouth public school buses are no longer playing the chart-topping tunes of today.

Complaints from several parents over suggestive and inappropriate lyrics have urged administrators to ban FUN 107 from being played on the buses

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A New Bedford man charged in the death of a nine-month-old baby pleads not guilty in Superior Court Tuesday.

According to the Bristol County District Attorney's office, 21-year-old Ethen Harrison entered the not guilty plea in Fall River Superior Court today to a charge of murder in the January 24 death of Ariel Eluziario

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