Funding for New Bedford Justice Center Clears House Committee
A means for funding a regional justice center in New Bedford has cleared a major hurdle.
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[RICHARD] My Evening With the Progressives
Thursday night this conservative commentator spent a few hours in Downtown New Bedford with a group of about 75 progressive activists who had invited me to address their rally. The rally was to "celebrate peace, tolerance and diversity...
Cypher Sworn In as Newest Supreme Judicial Court Justice
DARTMOUTH — For the first time in over 100 years, a representative of Bristol County sits on Massachusetts' highest court.
Elspeth "Ellie" Cypher was sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at UMass Dartmouth to the Supreme Judicial Court. The former Bristol County prosecutor, who spent over 16 yea…
Elspeth "Ellie" Cypher was sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at UMass Dartmouth to the Supreme Judicial Court. The former Bristol County prosecutor, who spent over 16 yea…
Assonet Judge Confirmed to State’s Highest Court
Judge Elspeth "Ellie" Cypher of Assonet was unanimously confirmed to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts by the Governor's Council on Wednesday.
The 58-year-old former Bristol County prosecutor will replace Justice Margot Botsford, who will reach the mandatory retiremen…
The 58-year-old former Bristol County prosecutor will replace Justice Margot Botsford, who will reach the mandatory retiremen…
Fall River Man Sentenced for Raping Girlfriend’s Teenage Daughter
FALL RIVER - A Fall River man is sentenced after being convicted Monday of raping his girlfriend's teenage daughter.
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says 44-year-old Osvaldo Leite pleaded guilty Monday in Fall River Superior Court to an indictment charging him with two counts of rape of…
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says 44-year-old Osvaldo Leite pleaded guilty Monday in Fall River Superior Court to an indictment charging him with two counts of rape of…
SouthCoast Woman Nominated for State’s Highest Court
A local woman has been nominated to the state's highest court.
Elspeth Cypher, 57, of Assonet was nominated today by Governor Charlie Baker to replace Justice Margot Botsford, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 this March...
Elspeth Cypher, 57, of Assonet was nominated today by Governor Charlie Baker to replace Justice Margot Botsford, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 this March...
‘Toxic Tour’ Will Lead Environmental Justice Reps Throughout New Bedford
Concerned about local involvment in environmental projects, the president of C.L.E.A.N. is leading environmental justice representatives on a tour of New Bedford's contaminated sites.
The "toxic tour" will be led Wednesday by Eddie Johnson, with reps from the Toxics Action Center and the Co…
The "toxic tour" will be led Wednesday by Eddie Johnson, with reps from the Toxics Action Center and the Co…
A Reflection On Antonin Scalia
During his tenure late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was often a controversial figure, especially for those on the left.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies At 79
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away this morning at the age of 79.
Court Officials Tour New Bedford Judicial Buildings
The state is looking into the possibility of updating it's judicial infrastructure.
Members of the Massachusetts Trial Court and local legislators toured New Bedford's four court buildings, observing safety hazards and security concerns for workers and visitors alike...
Members of the Massachusetts Trial Court and local legislators toured New Bedford's four court buildings, observing safety hazards and security concerns for workers and visitors alike...