Dr. Ann Partridge’s extraordinary career in breast cancer research
She’s a clinician at heart, New Bedford’s “first lady,” and a tireless champion for women fighting — and beating — disease.
Ambitious, challenging exhibition a commentary on the age of humans
“Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures” at the Art Museum examines artistic responses to the Anthropocene.
Police chief recommends termination of 2 officers found to use Flock to track romantic partners
The New Bedford Police Department has referred the cases of Detective Emily Pacheco and Sgt. James Marinelli to the District Attorney for possible criminal charges.
Medeiros petitions for recount in close 9th Bristol primary race
Edward Pacheco is 13 votes ahead of Stephen Medeiros in unofficial totals. The Democratic primary winner will face Republican Chester Tam for the state House seat in November.
Judge hears appeal to revive controversial waste transfer station proposal
At the Sept. 3 hearing, attorneys’ arguments hinged on whether the Board of Health had the right to base its decision on environmental justice principles — the idea that lower-income communities already overburdened with environmental pollution should not take on additional risk.
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