New Bedford — The New Bedford Police Union (NBPU) issued a statement Thursday expressing deep frustration as the department nears a significant milestone — 700 days without a new contract agreement. In a post shared on social media, the union acknowledged the strain while reaffirming its commitment to the city.“The …
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The following is a statement from Sen. Markey’s Office. Washington (May 21, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, today released a new report of Donald Trump’s discriminatory actions against the transgender community. The …
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New Bedford — The New Bedford High School girls track and field team has once again proven its dominance, winning the Big 3 Championship for the second consecutive year. The Whalers secured the title in impressive fashion, extending their streak as one of the strongest programs in the conference. This …
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The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is celebrating the graduation of Call/Volunteer Recruit Class 125 from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. After months of rigorous foundational training held on nights and weekends, the newest class of volunteer and call firefighters completed their program on Thursday evening. The graduates are now heading …
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NEW BEDFORD — Dr. Irwin Jacobs, a New Bedford native now based in California, returned to his hometown once again this spring to connect with local students and celebrate educational opportunity. Jacobs visited Carlos Pacheco Elementary School — the same building where he attended classes as a boy, then known …
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In a closely watched 4-3 vote on Wednesday, the Massachusetts Governor’s Council rejected Governor Maura Healey’s nomination of attorney Vincent J. DeMore III to the state Parole Board, delivering a significant blow to the administration’s push to add more prosecutorial and victims’ rights experience to the influential panel. DeMore, who …
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BOSTON – Today, Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) secured key state funding in the FY2027 Senate budget to help keep New Bedford Fire Station 9 open and firefighters on the job. Montigny delivered $500,000 to “keep the facility open to sustain sufficient emergency response times across the city.” Combined with a …
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FRAMINGHAM — As part of its ongoing effort to strengthen recruit training and continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, the Massachusetts State Police today released an independent review of the State Police Academy and announced immediate steps to modernize Academy operations. The assessment, conducted by the International …
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DUNKIN’ is NOW HIRING for immediate positions. DUNKIN’ is hiring for full/part-time positions at ALLlocations in New Bedford & Fairhaven! Click HERE to apply now. If you are customer oriented, friendly, reliable, punctual AND goal driven, THIS is the job for you! Perks include:• PAID VACATIONS, if applicable• ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES• HEALTH INSURANCE, if applicable• CREW INCENTIVES Requirements:• Must …
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Students from the New Bedford High School Great Outdoors Club rolled up their sleeves Saturday to participate in the city’s annual East & West Beach Clean-Up, contributing to local efforts to keep New Bedford’s shoreline clean and beautiful. The club’s advisor, Mr. Huston, expressed gratitude to New Bedford High School …
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