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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 State Police early this morning arrested a Beverly man who was operating under the influence and pointed a gun at another motorist on Route 95 in Woburn. At approximately 2:30 a.m., Trooper Patrick Shea responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the southbound side of …

CALLING ALL KIDS & FAMILIES to the TOUGH KIDS CHALLENGE! On SUNDAY June 10th, 2018 you can encourage your kids to come play in the mud, have fun as a team and help raise money for a great cause. Check them out on Facebook: facebook.com/toughkidschallenge Waves starting at 10am 400 …

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 …

By Sean McCarthy for The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center Description: The film follows two Iraq veterans, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who struggle with depression upon returning home from service. Fearful of succumbing to the epidemic of veteran suicide, they seek a lifeline and embark on a 2,700-mile walk across …

Observant police work by patrol officers led to the arrest of a man with a lengthy criminal record after he was found in possession of more than 25 grams of cocaine. Police responded to the 100-block of Division Street on a 911 hang-up call at about 5:41 a.m. Sunday, May …

A 25-year-old New Bedford man with extensive ties to Puerto Rico, who was released on just $500 cash bail after being arrested for setting a multi-family dwelling on fire this past February, did not show up for his recent Superior Court arraignment is now a fugitive from justice. On February …