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Karyn Polito , the Republican candidate for Lt. Governor made a stop on the Southcoast Thursday, talking up the Baker-Polito ticket prior to election day. Speaking on WBSM's mid-day magazine, Polito discussed the emotional story told by Charlie Baker at a recent debate, about a meeting on the docks with a New Bedford fisherman...

A vital improvement is being celebrated at a New Bedford library. Installation of an elevator at the Casa Da Saudade Library has been completed, and acting Library Director Jeff Dickinson tells WBSM News it was a much-needed component to provide access to the entire building...

The highly contested race for State Representative in the 9th Bristol District has been decided.

Over $160,000 in state grant money will be flowing into downtown New Bedford. The grants are being awarded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and were announced by State Representative Antonio Cabral. New Bedford’s nonprofit grant awards include: $33,750 for AHA ... Read More ...

Over $88 million in earmarks is included for New Bedford as part of an environmental bond bill. State Representative Antonio Cabral says the bill passed the house Thursday night, and now heads to the Governor's desk. This week the full Legislature voted to retain these authorizations: -$35 million for dredging New Bedford Harbor; -$4...

Supporters looking to get several questions on next year's state ballot have until Wednesday night to turn in signatures. State Representative Geoff Diehl is working to let the public decide if the state's gas tax should be tied to the rate of inflation...