Bristol County GOP recruiting historic slate of 2026 candidates
At least 14 Republicans have announced statehouse campaigns in the county, the highest number since at least 2012.
Register now: The Chat with longtime New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
New Bedford’s longest-serving chief executive, Mayor Jon Mitchell, will join Jack on April 22 at 1 p.m. for the full hour.
Three exhibits: Figures, charcoal and celebration
“Curious Figure 3,” “Ash,” and UMD’s Thesis Exhibition are memorable and unique shows worth seeing.
Judge temporarily bars GE Vernova from leaving Vineyard Wind contract
The turbine supplier is temporarily barred from exiting its contract with the wind project, which it planned to do on April 28.
Westport spars with state over Horseneck Beach road
Residents are up in arms after a seemingly routine road maintenance project destroyed a sizable portion of a coastal dune.
Legal aid program helps immigrants in immigration court
The Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative provides in-state immigrants legal representation in their removal proceedings. The Legislature is considering renewing the one-year, $5 million program.
Ballot proposal for income tax cut sparks debate
Voters may decide in November whether to cut Massachusetts’ income tax from 5% to 4%. Critics say it’ll blow a $5 billion hole in the state budget.
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