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Hodgson, Just Do the Job You Were Elected For [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Marlene Pollock says Sheriff Thomas Hodgson should not be concerned with illegal immigration and just do the job he was elected to do.
New Bedford, Get Creative to Fund Fire Dept. [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Lisa White follows up on last year's piece on how to fully fund the New Bedford Fire Department.
Optimism for Biden Approach to Marine Monument [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Saving Seafood appreciates that the Biden Administration is willing to listen further about the Atlantic Marine Monument.
New Bedford Prohibits Nursing Home, Senior Living Visitation
Mayor Mitchell and the Board of Health are prohibiting visits to nursing homes, long-term care and senior living facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
New Bedford Pauses Bar Seating Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Bar seating will pause from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 29, as travel is expected to increase. The City is also recommending working from home.
Remain Vigilant Against Pancreatic Cancer [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Brock Cordeiro provides the sobering statistics about pancreatic cancer in both Massachusetts and the U.S. as a whole.
Second Positive Case of COVID-19 at Marion School in Two Days
Marion's Sippican School has had its second positive case of COVID-19 reported in the past two days.
Local Police Department Shares Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to 2015 Murder of Vietnam Vet
A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected to the November 2015 killing of Vietnam veteran Donald DePina in New Bedford.
WBSM Wants Your Input to Help Us Do Better
We understand that in 2020, the conversations we try to have on a daily basis need to be handled differently than we've done in the past, and as such, we are embarking on training for our staff to be able to better do so.
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We welcome your comments in the Google Form below about how we can do better...