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The New Bedford Police Department’s success at taking guns, drugs and criminals off the streets has earned praise from the New Bedford City Council. At their April 12 meeting, the City Council agreed to send letters thanking police department members for their efforts. Letters were sent to Police Chief Joseph …

With temperatures in the 50s all weekend, it’ll be just right to head out and partake in the many activities going on across the SouthCoast. Typical for this time of year, we’ll have rain – plenty to deal with on Friday and some showers, early morning on Saturday. Sunday we’ll …

New Bedford Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the month of April next Monday, April 24, 2017 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at the Main Library Branch, 613 Pleasant Street in New Bedford. Last fall, Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours …

Meet Jordan Paiva, 25-year-old singer and DJ. Growing up, Jordan was always interested in music and sang in several school organizations. During trips with his parents, he was fascinated by the way the entertainers were able to get the crowd involved and it was then that he realized what he …

Late last year I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes me to stop breathing throughout the night. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be deadly. I’m writing this article to educate the tens of thousands of people out there with sleep apnea, but may not know it.  Diagnosis …

The death of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday at the Souza-Baranowski Correction Center has been ruled a suicide, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., Col. Richard McKeon, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, and Secretary of Public Safety Daniel Bennett. Mr. Hernandez, …

A Special Ward 3 Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 to fill the vacant Ward 3 City Council position. On Saturday, April 22, City Hall, 133 William Street, will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon for absentee voting. Any voters who will not be …

You’ve probably driven past the wooden piece of art that looks like a Sea Flower or Sea Urchin, that is not too far from the octopus intersection just behind the court house and Social Security Administration building. It’s a recognizable piece of art, but there isn’t much near it to …

Want to do something rewarding that could change someone’s life and your own as well? Our domestic violence unit is looking for day interns for the summer and fall semesters. THIS IS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY LOOKING TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP FOR THEIR COURSEWORK. Duties include assisting victims through the …

Glorious, glorious, empanadas – filled with meat, vegetables, even fruit and wrapped up in a pastry dough. Series Introduction (Move down if you’re familiar with the thread or don’t care) In this series, we hope to highlight and showcase in as interesting a way as possible, the stories behind our …