Deep-pocketed donors flood the ballot-question field with cash
Millions of dollars have already been spent, even on questions with no opposition.
History finds a home at the Fort Taber Fort Rodman Military Museum
The museum now holds donated objects from more than 2,000 people, nearly all veterans and their families.
Mural honors civil rights activist Jibreel Khazan
The three-paneled mural celebrates the life and legacy of the New Bedford resident, 84, who led a pivotal 1960 sit-in.
‘Flat is Back’ campaign hopes to put flounder back on people’s plates
The first-of-its-kind campaign, spearheaded by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, aims to build buzz around the plentiful yet underutilized flounder.
New Bedford signs contract to install five emergency blue light towers downtown
The emergency call stations, commonly found on college campuses and increasingly used in parks and downtown areas across the country, would allow people to summon help with the push of a button.
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the rule would force needy immigrant families to choose between seeking assistance and seeking legal status in the country.
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