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Thursday marks the National Day of Prayer, which will be observed by cities and towns across America.

This year's theme is Pray for America.

Local advocates are encouraging folks to pray at home or out in public

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An Acushnet man has been charged with stealing copper wire from a business on Shawmut Avenue in New Bedford. 

According to Police, a Verizon employee saw the suspect put the copper wire inside the trunk of his car Thursday morning, then followed him to Route 140 while calling police

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Acushnet Police and the Animal Control Officer continue to investigate the death of a four year old female pit bull found in a garbage bag several weeks ago off of Slocum Street.

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As the warmer weather sets in, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is becoming more active in improving several sites.

The Coalition is asking for the help of volunteers Thursday, in cleaning up the nearly 20-acre property of the former Acushnet Mill Site in New Bedford

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An upset victory in the race for Selectman in Fairhaven.  Incumbent Brian Bowcock was defeated by Geoffrey Haworth by 256 votes. 

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Acushnet Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a four-year-old female pit bull.

The dog was found in a black garbage bag off of Slocum Street near the Acushnet River, allegedly dropped there by a man in a grey jogging suit, last seen headed toward Brooklawn Park.

Acushnet Animal Control Officer Rebekah Tomlinson tells WBSM News the body

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Acushnet Police and officials from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office arrest an alleged drug dealer in the town.

According to police, the three-month-long investigation came to a head Wednesday with the arrest of 34-year-old Juan Gomez in his South Main Street driveway

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With the power outages is many neighborhoods, there are some "warming centers" now being set up.

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The Buzzards Bay Coalition is set to announce it's latest plans for the former Acushnet Sawmills property.

The ecological restoration project will turn the 19-acres of overgrown weeds and cracked pavement into a recreational destination for people to enjoy

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Acushnet firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire late last night at 50 Columbe Street.

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