Election season is officially kicking off in the state of Massachusetts as Senator Elizabeth Warren is now facing competition on the 2024 ballot. John Deaton, who is newly a Swansea, Massachusetts resident has threw his hat in the race and began his campaign running as a republican. Deaton is most …
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City flags at half-staff in honor of former Mayor John A. Markey who passes away at 89-years-old
“Former Mayor John A. Markey passed away Sunday at 89. Mayor Jon Mitchell has ordered flags at City facilities be flown at half-staff in his honor. Mayor Mitchell’s statement on Mayor Markey’s passing: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of former Mayor John A. Markey, whose legacy is …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police mourn passing of Detective Lt. John Gibbons, former U.S. Marshall
“Massachusetts State Police Colonel John Mawn Jr. today released the following statement regarding the passing of former US Marshal for Massachusetts and Massachusetts State Police Detective Lieutenant John Gibbons. “It is with a profound sense of loss and deep regret that we acknowledge the loss of John Gibbons. John retired …
Read More »Flags at New Bedford City Hall to be lowered to honor Air Force Staff Sgt. John Santos
“This week we lowered the flags at City Hall to honor Air Force Staff Sgt. John Santos, a veteran and New Bedford native who passed away unexpectedly this week at the age of 25. He was an outstanding young man in every respect, who had fully committed himself to the …
Read More »Flag to honor Mattapoisett native Lt. General John “Skip” B. Hall, Jr. Fighter Pilot, Commander of the U.S. Forces in Japan
During the month of October, the 38th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Lt. General John “Skip” B. Hall, Jr., a highly decorated fighter pilot and commander, who served in the United States Air Force for 32 years. During …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell orders flags lowered to half staff to honor U.S. Representative John Lewis
Mayor Jon Mitchell has ordered that flags at all City-owned buildings will be lowered to half staff beginning Tuesday, July 28, during the memorial services for U.S. Representative John Lewis, in honor of the Congressman’s long career in public service and his deep commitment to equality and prominent role in …
Read More »Flags in Massachusetts lowered to half staff for Chief Warrant Officer John Sawyer Moore
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 27, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer John Sawyer Moore, U.S. …
Read More »Gary Johnson: Townhall Takeaway
If ever there was a time for a third party candidate to swoop in and make legitimate noise, it’s 2016. This year’s election has been a festival of bad politics, with both major party nominees either embroiled in scandals or repeatedly having to explain some off-color remark. Hillary Clinton and …
Read More »Louis St. John’s Speech – Teacher’s Rally at City Hall (17 Jan, 2014)
Remarks by Louis St. John President of the New Bedford Educators Association January 17, 2014 Ladies and Gentlemen: My name is Louis St. John and I am a teacher and I’m the President of New Bedford Educators Association. And I want everyone to know that I graduated from New Bedford High …
Read More »Crypto Advocate, Attorney, & Swansea Resident looking to challenge Elizabeth Warren in Senate race
John Deaton is taking a “serious look” at running as a Republican candidate against Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren. Deaton is a private attorney, a vocal advocate for the crypto industry, and a Swansea resident. According to the Boston Globe, if Deaton runs, the Republican Party may be aiming not only …
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