john saunders

Today is the official opening of the political season in the city of New Bedford. The nomination papers to run for office are there for the picking.

Three Democratic candidates running for state office in November convened downtown on Tuesday to those attending the May All City Dems Meeting.

Despite the rain, dozens gathered at Buttonwood Park's Holocaust Memorial and many more filled the main sanctuary of Tifereth Israel Congregation for New Bedford's 35th annual Holocaust Memorial Observance Sunday evening.

The new "Sister Rose House" was officially dedicated Tuesday. The facility is located at the site of the former St. Hedwig Church on Division Street in New Bedford and is expected to open in several weeks. It's named for Sister Rose Gallogly, who managed the Market Ministries Shelter Downtown for 25 years...

The New Bedford City Council last night honored four Councillors who are leaving the Council in January.  Among them was City Council President Bruce Duarte, who served for six years.  Duarte sought re-election, but was defeated in November.  ...

Just when it seemed to be over, the New Bedford City Council has slashed $4-million from the School Department's Fiscal Year 2014 budget. Councilor at Large John Saunders proposed the $4-million cut as a way to keep the department's expenditures under control until it was clear more funding was necessary...