U.S. Rep. Pressley renews call to abolish ICE after visit to Burlington facility
“In the midst of this active, growing, fascist state, I’m grateful for our first line of defense. And that is the courts.” – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Register now to attend The Chat: Q&A with Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux at the halfway mark
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux will be Jack Spillane’s guest on The Chat for the full hour on Thursday, March 19, at 1 p.m.
‘Infill’ zoning sails through council committee
The ordinance committee unanimously advanced a proposal to roll back zoning that currently outlaws new housing on most city lots.
UMass Dartmouth students sound alarm about university’s AI-generated Instagram posts
The student newspaper called out AI “slop.” UMass Dartmouth has since deleted several posts bearing the marks of AI.
Guess who’s running the Half Marathon Sunday?
I’m trading in my reporter notebook and camera for my running shoes and a race bib, hoping that my training pays off.
Two New Bedford-area fishermen mourned as Coast Guard investigates capsizing
Truett “Gene” Holcomb of Fairhaven and Angel Nieves of New Bedford died last week after the Yankee Rose capsized off Provincetown.
Mass. Senate wants ballot campaigns to report donors year-round
November’s election may include 12 ballot questions. The bill would require more transparency around the money behind them.
Celebrating 25 years: Grimshaw-Gudewicz exhibit is a powerful selection
“25 Years / 40 Artists” features work culled from some of the South Coast’s most talented visual artists and artisans.
Mass. House bill seeks protections for immigrants
The bill focuses on courthouse protection, due process rights, detention facility conditions and law enforcement regulations.
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New Bedford Half Marathon takes center stage
The New Bedford Half Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from all around on Sunday, March 15, at 11 am. The 13.1-mile race is one of the oldest half-marathon events in the Northeast and draws thousands each year.
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