Majority of detainees in South Coast ICE raids have no criminal records
The Light reviewed statewide court records for 23 of the local men arrested last week and found 19 had no criminal charges.
Opinion: Reopen the investigation of the F/V Mistress
A recent discovery does not, by itself, establish that Block Island Wind Farm Turbine 1 caused the sinking or prevented a rescue. It does demand answers.
Slow progress on dilapidated State Pier causes waterfront squeeze
Seven years after part of the State Pier closed, the state seeks bids for a $31 million repair. The city, after $1 billion in port investment, is managing scarce dock space.
Long-pending nursing home rules move forward after press reports
The Healey administration’s move comes two years after a law directed the state to consider out-of-state issues when weighing a nursing home sale.
Despite uncertainty, Latino community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Amid concern over immigration arrests, New Bedford priests, artists and residents share what this celebration means to them this year.
Who holds an arrestee overnight? In Mass., it depends on the county
State law requires cities and towns with over 5,000 residents to maintain lockups, but many now rely on county sheriffs under local agreements. As resources grow scarce, those arrangements are fraying.
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