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The National Labor Relations Board has dismissed a complaint that alleged voter fraud in the November 29 election by nurses to unionize.

NOAA has approved a plan for 55 New Bedford-based fishing vessels that were ordered to halt operations to begin leasing their quota.

The U.S. government says the number of American fish stocks that can be described as "overfished" has hit an all-time low.

Prior to a town hall meeting in New Bedford Saturday, Senators Warren and Markey and Rep. Keating met with fishermen to discuss the issues facing the industry.

Officials from NOAA say fishing vessels that transferred to Sector VII from Sector IX in New Bedford may have to wait until mid-summer to begin leasing quotas.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is turning up the heat on fishing regulators as the city's Sector IX fishing group remains grounded.

New Bedford Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin is defending her administration after comments regarding student behavioral issues in public schools. Speaking on WBSM's "Barry Richard Show," Durkin responded to allegations of secrecy in regards to violence in the schools...

The New Bedford Educators Association has ratified a contract between the City and the teachers. Union members met for about an hour at Keith Middle School Tuesday afternoon, to hear union leaders present a tentative contract that had been negotiated over the past several weeks...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo was filled with more than just animals Tuesday evening.

During his tenure as Interim Superintendent of the New Bedford School District, Michael Shea worked in his old stomping grounds, the Administration Building on County Street that once was New Bedford High School. Now serving as Interim Superintendent for Dartmouth Public Schools, Shea is making good on an initiative to restore the auditorium in the old high school...