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Officials at Southcoast Health and Care New England have voted to end discussions regarding plans to affiliate the two not-for-profit health care systems.

McDonald's says Ronald McDonald is keeping a low profile with reports of creepy clown sightings on the rise.

A federal grant will be used to help some laid off workers get back on their feet.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing local farmers with some tips to help them conserve water should the area experience another long-term drought next year.

Deepwater Wind announced on Tuesday that they would be opening an office 555 Pleasant St., on the top floor of the Standard-Times building in downtown New Bedford.

During their meeting on Monday night the Dartmouth Select Board voted to send letters to the corporate offices of stores like Walmart, Kohl's and the Dartmouth Mall telling them that in 2017 they won't be able to open until 6 a.m on Black Friday.

Beer and wine can now be purchased at BJ's Wholesale club in Dartmouth.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Monday that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to businesses and non-profits that have been impacted by the drought which has effected many Bristol Co. farms.

During his weekly radio program Mayor Jon Mitchell discussed the New Bedford Regional Airport and the recent approvals it received from United States Customs and Border Protection and the United States Department of Agriculture to accept international flights.

The potential merger between Southcoast Health and the Rhode Island-based Care New England took another step forward after it was announced on Monday that Southcoast Health filed a Notice of Material Change with the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission.