Mitchell: City of New Bedford Could Purchase Star Store
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing that the city take ownership of the Star Store building to keep the UMass Dartmouth art school campus downtown.
Politics
UMD Professor: Trump 'in a World of Trouble'
Will Donald Trump ever spend time in jail? UMass Dartmouth Professor Ken Manning shares his thoughts.
Dartmouth Republican State Committeeman Stars in Pro-Ukrainian Ad
Dartmouth's Brock Cordeiro is featured in commercials that seek to increase support for Ukraine with Republican voters, including in a Times Square billboard.
Hodgson Again Named Chair of Trump Campaign in Massachusetts
Former Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson will once again be the chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign in Massachusetts.
Offshore Wind Forum Coming to Wareham [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Vineyard Wind is sponsoring a forum on job opportunities at the Dudley L. Brown VFW Post #2846 located in Onset.
New Bedford Charter Commission Vote Unlikely This Year
The likeliest path for term limits on New Bedford city councilors is unlikely to become a ballot question this November.
Safioleas Files Assault Charge Against Carney
Evangelos 'Gilly' Safioleas has filed an assault and battery charge against New Bedford City Councilor Naomi Carney, while she claims he is blackmailing her.
Mitchell Sympathizes With Term Limit Petition Organizers
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he "feels bad" for the organizers of a failed petition for a ballot question that would have set a four-term limit on city councilors.
Sheriff Heroux: Yes to No-Cost Calls
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux says he supports the decision by the legislature to make phone calls free for those in prison, county jails and houses of correction.
Greater New Bedford Waterfronts Awarded $830,000 in Grants
The City of New Bedford and the surrounding towns of Dartmouth and Mattapoisett have been awarded $830,000 in state Seaport grants for waterfront projects.