“In conjunction with a meeting today of the New England Fisheries Management Council in Newport, Rhode Island, Mayor Jon Mitchell advocated for the opening of the so-called ‘North Edge’ scallop grounds to scallop fishermen. In written testimony submitted to the NEFMC, the Mayor cited new research from the Woods Hole …
Read More »City of New Bedford encourages residents to explore options to reduce rising heating costs
“The City of New Bedford is taking seriously the impact of rising energy costs on residents and businesses going into the winter months, particularly the anticipated sizable increases in the price of electricity. To help mitigate the impact of an anticipated January 1 change in the Eversource electric supply rate, …
Read More »Massachusetts officials force Alford farm to surrender 18 sick horses in animal cruelty case
“An animal cruelty investigation that broke last Friday in Alford, Mass. is ongoing, but for now the animals involved are safe after 18 horses arrived at Nevins Farm this week. Many of the newly arrived horses are sick with contagious respiratory illnesses and will require strict quarantine, but our teams …
Read More »Xander Bogaerts to Sign Eleven Year Deal With Padres
*Breaking* MLB is is reporting that the San Diego Padres and longtime Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts have agreed to an 11-year contract worth upwards of $280 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has yet to confirm the deal, but the writing is on the wall for …
Read More »Massachusetts law ensures Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s connection to New Bedford
“On Saturday, December 17th, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s long-awaited homecoming will be celebrated with state officials, generous philanthropists, volunteers, members of the public, and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, His Excellency Jose Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva. The speaking program will take place at New Bedford State Pier starting …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Baker announces pardons of three individuals
“Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the pardon of three individuals: John Austin, Phillip Hagar and Edmund Mulvehill. The Parole Board, serving in its function as the Advisory Board of Pardons, recently recommended these pardons. The Massachusetts Constitution grants the Governor the power to grant pardons, and Governor Baker issued updated …
Read More »First Cadet Class May Diversify Massachusetts State Police
By Colin A. Young State House News Service Out in New Braintree, nearly 50 people are in the midst of the second week of training as part of the inaugural class of the Massachusetts State Police’s Cadet Program, established under the 2020 policing reform law in hopes of encouraging young …
Read More »Carmen Amaral announces candidacy for Ward 3 New Bedford City Councilor
“Carmen Amaral announced on December 2, 2022 that she is running for New Bedford City Councilor of Ward 3. This ward includes parts of the city’s north and west ends. The preliminary for this special election is on January 24, 2023. Amaral is an educator, non-profit leader, and longtime resident …
Read More »After woman loses her wallet, young New Bedford man restores her faith in humanity
“Yesterday my wife lost her wallet at Stop and Shop with all the credit cards documentation and a good amount of money. After going there and talking to a few people and making a few posts we kind of accepted that the wallet was lost, money and everything in it. …
Read More »New Bedford residents encouraged to support 24th annual Holidays United Toy Drive for Christmas
“Mayor Jon Mitchell encourages residents to participate in the 24th Annual Holidays United Toy Drive ahead of the holidays. In collaboration with the United Way of Greater New Bedford, New Bedford Firefighters’ Union, and New Bedford Libraries, new, unwrapped toys and gift cards are accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 14. Donations …
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