New Bedford 'Advanced Manufacturing Campus' On Tap at Golf CourseNew Bedford 'Advanced Manufacturing Campus' On Tap at Golf Course'We can't just hunker down here,' said Mayor Jon Mitchell. 'We've got to come out swinging.'Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
New Bedford NAACP Asks DOJ to Probe 2012 Malcolm Gracia ShootingNew Bedford NAACP Asks DOJ to Probe 2012 Malcolm Gracia ShootingThe local NAACP joins Black Lives Matter New Bedford and BREATHE in calling for a new investigation into the police shooting that took the life of a local teen. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Parties a Halloween ‘No-No’ in New Bedford‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Parties a Halloween ‘No-No’ in New BedfordDistributing candy from parked cars is not considered a safe alternative during the pandemic, the city's health department says. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
Police Union Questions 'Fat' Trainings During Lean Budget YearPolice Union Questions 'Fat' Trainings During Lean Budget YearThe cost of 'Blue Courage' and 'Polishing the Badge' workshops should go toward maintaining officer positions, said union president Hank Turgeon. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
Gomes Elementary School Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19Gomes Elementary School Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19The teacher tested positive Tuesday and has not been inside the building since Friday, officials said. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
New Bedford Firefighters in Quarantine After COVID-19 ExposureNew Bedford Firefighters in Quarantine After COVID-19 ExposureA firefighter participated in a training exercise then tested positive, the mayor's office confirmed. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
Markey in New Bedford Dumps on Trump Offshore Drilling MoveMarkey in New Bedford Dumps on Trump Offshore Drilling MoveThe senator said Trump's election-season move to exempt Florida, Georgia and South Carolina from oil and gas exploration is a 'political ploy.'Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
Halloween Appears Safe in New Bedford [OPINION]Halloween Appears Safe in New Bedford [OPINION]Goblins and ghouls roaming the streets begging for candy are no more dangerous than the average shopping experience at Walmart.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Mitchell Slams City Council Cuts to 'Bare-Bones Budget'Mitchell Slams City Council Cuts to 'Bare-Bones Budget'Mayor Jon Mitchell said deep cuts to his already bare-bones budget are short-sighted, concerning, and could have long-term consequences.Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
Police 'Use of Force' Forum in New Bedford on for WednesdayPolice 'Use of Force' Forum in New Bedford on for WednesdayParticipants will be given three-minute slots to express their views.Mary SerrezeMary Serreze