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The House Finance Committee has approved the first of several approvals to put a question about a proposed Tiverton casino on the November ballot.

The incumbents dominated in New Bedford's Councilor at Large and Ward 4 preliminary elections Tuesday.

New Bedford residents are betting on a waterfront casino to bring a surge into the city.

Dartmouth Town Government will have both new and old faces after Tuesday's Annual Town Election.

Dartmouth voters got the chance to meet the candidates seeking a seat on the Select Board Wednesday night during the Dartmouth Rotary Club's annual Candidates Night.

With the support of the voters, the City of New Bedford is moving ahead with the Community Preservation Act. The act places a 1.5% surcharge on property tax bills, excluding the first assessed $100,000. Mayor Jon Mitchell says the improvement projects that receive CPA funding cannot rely on just those funds...

New Bedford voters have approved the Community Preservation Act in the city. The CPA was listed as Question Five on city ballots, with voters approving it by a 54% to 45% margin. That translates into a 1,400 vote difference. The Community Preservation Act will enable a 1...

New Bedford City Council President Joseph Lopes feels the voters should have a say when it comes to longer mayoral terms. Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing a change to the City's charter that would allow for four-year terms for the next mayor...

House Republicans are feeling increasing pressure to steer firmly right on big issues because of changes in primary-election politics.

Massachusetts Sen.-Elect Elizabeth Warren is launching a tour of the state as she prepares to take her seat in the U.S. Senate.