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Did Lizzie Borden spend time in the Ash Street Jail?

The accused murderess spent 17 days in the jail in June 1893, while on trial at New Bedford’s courthouse.

October 25, 2026October 26, 2026

How do meteorologists measure snowfall?

As the inches pile up, measuring snowfall might seem more like an art than a science. How do the meteorologists actually do it?

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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?

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

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