If the host city agreement with ARL Healthcare comes to fruition, the City of New Bedford would make $25 per pound of recreation marijuana sold or up to $300,000 maximum per year. The following is a copy of the draft host city agreement being submitted by Mayor Jon Mitchell to …

An Adams man pleaded guilty on Monday, May 21 in federal court in Springfield in connection with a plot to engage in terrorist activity inspired by, and in the name of, ISIS. Alexander Ciccolo, a/k/a Ali Al Amriki, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material support …

An MS-13 member was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for racketeering conspiracy involving the murder of a 15-year-old boy in East Boston. Joel Martinez, a/k/a “Animal,” 23, a Salvadoran national formerly residing in East Boston, was sentenced to 40 years in prison and two years of supervised release. …

Should New Bedford Public Schools be displaying art from students disparaging President Trump? A reader shared his concern about a student’s art titled ‘Big man, Big pig’ being displayed at New Bedford High School. The following was shared in the New Bedford Politics Facebook group: “Recently I attended the Art …

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) advises Memorial Day holiday travelers to plan ahead, utilize MassDOT’s many travel “real time” tools to plan trips and use public transportation if possible to travel between destinations. On Memorial Day, May 28, Registry of Motor Vehicle customer service locations will be closed, as …

An MS-13 member pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to racketeering conspiracy. Modesto Ramirez, a/k/a “Snoopy,” 29, a Honduran national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, more commonly referred to as RICO or racketeering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge F. …

This year we will celebrate the 21st year of the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities on June 14, 15, 16 and 17. Thursday, June 14 will be the raising of the flag in front of City Hall at 6:30 P.M. The program includes students from the Discovery …

The Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School was dedicated today in a ceremony that included music, remarks and a ribbon cutting. With the school’s namesake, Irwin M. and Joan Jacobs in attendance, students along with city and state officials conducted the brief program. Afterward, students greeted their guests and returned to …

The LGBTQ Voice discusses the difference between sexual orientation vs. gender identity. You can catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page live every Tuesday at 7pm.

In a joint press conference, Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) represented by Hugh Cowperthwaite along with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Ed Anthes-Washburn, New Bedford Port Authority, Scott Soares, Massachusetts Aquaculture Association & Massachusetts Shellfish Initiative, Seth Garfield, Cuttyhunk Oysters released a new report analyzing the aquaculture industry along Massachusetts South …