What happened to the nip ban?

Liquor store owners sued to halt New Bedford’s controversial nip ban. What’s next for the miniature bottles?

Is recycling worth the effort?

Recycling is cheaper for towns — and the taxpayer — than solid waste disposal. So, it’s in every resident’s interest to recycle as much as possible.

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