New Bedford ‘walloped’ by largest snowstorm in city history
Monday’s blizzard brought 37 inches of snow to New Bedford, beating out the record set nearly 50 years ago by a whopping 11 inches.
Many immigrants have stopped filing taxes out of fear
ICE-IRS data sharing — though paused by a court — has scared many immigrants out of filing taxes. What will that mean for them and their communities?
Mass. House voting Thursday on major energy affordability bill
The bill would rebate utility penalties back to customers. It also addresses nuclear energy, offshore wind, and solar power.
The long shadow of William ‘Biff’ MacLean
As the most skilled, most beloved, most reviled and most complex politician to emerge from the oft-forgotten South Coast, MacLean put New Bedford at the front of the line.
Moulton’s mission: Abolish ICE
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, candidate for the U.S. Senate, says ICE must go, fishermen must be protected, and offshore wind funding needs to be restored.
Eclectic ‘Homecoming’ a delightful assortment
The display at the Art Museum is the first in a new series of exhibitions focused on the interests and likes of eight South Coast art collectors.
Starfish, moon snails and squid: Researchers work to give scallop boats new purpose
Coonamessett Farm Foundation is trying to get scallop trawlers in the water more often — even if it means chasing some far-flung fish.
Election commissioner who changed parties resigns
Donald Gaudette Jr. resigned after the mayor told him there would have to be a hearing about his party switch from Democrat to Republican.
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