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First-in-the-Nation Legislation to Provide Relief from Debilitating Condition Governor Charles D. Baker signed into law legislation filed by Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Rules Chairman Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) that will provide insurance coverage for patients afflicted with serious side effects from HIV medications, commonly known as lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophy …

Mayor Jon Mitchell, Buttonwood Park Zoo Director Keith Lovett, BPZoological Society members and the community gathered at the Buttonwood Park Zoo this morning for the unveiling of a master plan for the long-term redevelopment of New Bedford’s 124 year-old zoo. The 12-15 year plan details improvements and renovations of the …

A 34 year old New Bedford homeless man, Brent Douchette, was arrested after being observed by officers on routine patrol checking car doors and entering into a parked car in the 100 block of Windsor street. Nothing was taken from the vehicle as officers caught him in the act. Police …

SEIU leadership is well aware of the in-depth public governmental review and approval process that will be required of Southcoast Health and Care New England in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This call for additional public meetings seems more about generating publicity than genuinely engaging in a discussion about the …

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that a 30-year-old convicted felon was sentenced to serve four to six years in state prison connected to a 2015 arrest in Taunton on drugs and ammunition charges. Silas Dobson, formerly of 26 Pleasant Street, pleaded guilty yesterday in Fall River …

The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) is pleased to announce their next workshop of the season! Join Dave Rose of Moonlight Rose Alpacas for an Alpacas 101 including alpacas introduction into this North America, their lifespan, care & feeding, and breeding & birthing. We will also discuss showing alpacas and …

Spike, block, dig and dive your way to victory at the 1st Annual East Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, August 20th 2016! Mayor Jon Mitchell, New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches, and Destination New Bedford are teaming up to present the first of its kind tournament at 11AM at the …

Mayor Jon Mitchell and other leaders announced that the City of New Bedford is moving toward strict new regulations that prohibit the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any synthetic drug within city limits. Synthetic drugs are also commonly referred to as “Spice”, “K2”, “bath salts” and “potpourri” among other …

The Highway Safety Division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), State and local police today launched the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (DSOGPO) education and enforcement mobilization to get impaired drivers off the road. The campaign, funded by …

The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the first federally recognized African American regiments that fought in the Civil War with an enlistment station for Company C adjacent to the U.S. Custom House in downtown New Bedford. More than 60 men from New Bedford enlisted in Company C …