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.
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Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inCity Hall
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.
Posted inInPerson
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.”
Posted inPolice and Courts
Retired New Bedford firefighter found guilty of disorderly conduct again
Manuel Mota received another $100 fine after a jury trial about a Fairhaven bar fight.
Posted inImmigration
Advocates urge immigrant parents to appoint guardians for children
Parents who fear deportation or are leaving the U.S. should ensure that their children, including older teens, have legal protection.
Posted inCity Hall
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.
Posted inStatehouse
House plans vote to ban social media use for children under 14
The legislation would also prohibit student cellphone use in schools, making the ban “among the most restrictive in the entire country.”
Posted inStatehouse
South Coast lawmakers lay out priorities for fiscal 2027 state budget
A floating dock, LBGTQ+ programming, community centers and the arts are just some of the areas that legislators have earmarked in the proposed state budget.
Posted inImmigration
‘New Bedford is exactly the kind of community where Trump’s damage is deepest’
Sen. Ed Markey calls a committee report detailing the economic impact of immigration enforcement “devastating.”