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While some City Councillors spoke out against the "spiked cobblestones" installed at one intersection to ward off panhandlers, Councillor Brian Gomes wants more.

After several months of investigation, charges have now been filed against a juvenile in connection to a threat specifically targeted toward students and faculty at Wareham High School and Middle School this past summer.

NEW BEDFORD — Ward Three City Councilor Hugh Dunn filed a motion, co-sponsored by City Council President Joseph Lopes, and Councillors Ian Abreu and Kerry Winterson, aimed at curbing panhandling by giving city residents and visitors a more effective way to donate their money, while also supporting services for this at-risk population...

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON — A press conference called by Republican lawmakers to outline new immigration enforcement legislation devolved into shouting Wednesday as activists opposed to the measure interrupted the event, drawing the attention of a county sheriff who supports the bill...