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Deal Reached
Deal Reached
Deal Reached
NEW BEDFORD - Beacon Compassion Center says it has reached a deal with New Bedford to bring a medical marijuana dispensary to the city. Beacon's lawyer, Atty. Joe Michaud, gave some details on WBSM's "Sunday Brunch" program, and told host Chris McCarthy the dispensary will pay 3% of gross sales annually to the City for the first three years, with a greater return after that...
Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery
NEW BEDFORD - New Bedford Police are investigating an armed robbery in the South End. The 27-year-old male employee at Rent-A-Center on Dartmouth Street told police two men came into the store just after 6 P.M. Wednesday demanding money...
Med. Marijuana Talks Halt
Med. Marijuana Talks Halt
Med. Marijuana Talks Halt
The executive director of a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in New Bedford says his organization will try to keep pushing forward despite Mayor Jon Mitchell's efforts to halt discussions. The City Solicitor contacted Beacon Compassion Center Monday, saying the City will no longer negotiate a host community agreement with the organization...
Fishing Center Gets Home
Fishing Center Gets Home
Fishing Center Gets Home
After years of planning and dreaming, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has a place to call home. The Center has announced that it is leasing the ground floor of the two-story brick building at 38 Bethel Street downtown. Executive Director Laura Orleans tells WBSM News the Center will be up and running within a few months...
NB Lifting Parking Ban
NB Lifting Parking Ban
NB Lifting Parking Ban
City of New Bedford - A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Southern Bristol County, including the City of New Bedford until 1AM on Tuesday. Temperatures are dropping quickly as heavy snow is expected to continue for the next several hours before tapering off to light snow through into tonight...
Child & Sex Abuse Awareness
Child & Sex Abuse Awareness
Child & Sex Abuse Awareness
Though the month of April is more renowned for it's showers, New Bedford is asking folks to keep an eye out for signs of abuse amongst their loved ones. Mayor Jon Mitchell declared April sexual assault awareness and child abuse prevention month...