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firelink.monster.com - Raymond Ryan

New Bedford Firefighter Honored for Life-Saving Action

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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TSM - Harpoon Tip of "Whaleman Statue" Removed
TSM - Harpoon Tip of "Whaleman Statue" Removed

Iconic New Bedford Monument Damaged

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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TSM

Rare Upside Down Rainbow Appears Over Townsquare Media New Bedford

Rainbows are seen quite often, but an upside down rainbow? Now that's something a little bit different. 

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savebuzzardsbay, flickr
savebuzzardsbay, flickr

New Bedford In Line for State Education Funding

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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Facebook

New Bedford Councillor at Large Candidate Posts Controversial Photo

In a move that some might consider bold, Councillor at Large candidate Carlos Pimentel Felix posted a controversial photo on Facebook with medical marijuana.

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TSM - Mitchell delivers his proposed budget
TSM - Mitchell delivers his proposed budget

Mitchell Unveils Proposed FY ’14 New Bedford Budget

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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City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford

New Bedford Mayor Calls Cops After Being Threatened

Mayor Jon Mitchell did this week what he hopes all residents of the city will do when they encounter a problem in their neighborhood --- call the police. 

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Photo - Ed Camara
Photo - Ed Camara

Global Learning Downtown Campus Named For Joan And Irwin Jacobs

The Downtown Campus of the Global Learning Charter Public School in New Bedford has been named in honor of Dr. Irwin Jacobs and his wife Joan. 

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YouTube

Author Mitchell Zuckoff Shares Amazing Story With New Bedford Connection

In my opinion, Mitchell Zuckoff is one of our greatest contemporary writers! His New York Times bestselling "Lost in Shangri-La," a true plane crash story that has the mix of "Titanic" merging with "Alive," has a direct New Bedford connection!

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TSM

New Bedford Police Stop Potential Deadly Shooting Monday Night

New Bedford Police and the Gang unit may have prevented a shooting Monday night in the South Central Neighborhood.

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