Mayor gets fundraising boost from real estate, development sector
A recent spike in donations from people working in real estate industries contributed to the mayor’s biggest fundraising burst in a decade.
Vineyard Wind sues GE Renewables to block it from abandoning project
If GE exits, Vineyard Wind says, the project “will likely fail, leaving the windfarm stranded” and unable to reach full power.
Investigation finds no evidence of affair between New Bedford judge, prosecutor
Thousands of criminal cases could have been impacted, but the special master’s report determines Judge Douglas Darnbrough and Bristol County Assistant DA Karlyn Butler did not coordinate on cases.
Procedural abortion now available on South Coast
The new service at a Wareham clinic closes an almost 20-year access gap and gives pregnant women the option of in-clinic treatment.
Mayor’s State of the City address: New Bedford is ‘running up the score’
Jon Mitchell highlights infrastructure and municipal service, and unveils new plans for the city.
Poet Elizabeth Sylvia: Crafting beautiful words on a page
The Mattapoisett author is passionate about her pursuit. “A really good poem offers a reader something immediate in the images, in the senses, in the language that they can grab onto and find pleasure in right away.”
New Bedford officials anticipate $10 million or more in deficit challenges
State-mandated education spending, pension contributions, and normal debt service already account for 73% of the city’s anticipated budget.
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