Four federal elections observers made their way through different polling locations across New Bedford. Also stationed at the precincts on Election Day: Observers to observe the feds.
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Posted inElection 2026
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey wins Democratic primary over opponent who called for change
Markey, 80, defeated Seth Moulton, 47, a moderate who had argued for a generational change. Markey had countered that Moulton was out of touch with the state’s voters.
Posted inWaterfront
New Bedford-Fairhaven harbor plan could bring big changes to the waterfront
New Bedford officials hope a proposed harbor plan update will strengthen the commercial fishing industry and increase tourism. Waterfront workers are skeptical.
Posted inStreet Style
Mia Madison: ‘I love to live life outside of the box’
“I feel like my various looks truly reflect my personality and moods.”
Posted inImmigration
ICE arrests pick up speed in New Bedford District Court
Court officers have seen ICE detain eight people inside the New Bedford courthouse this year, including three in one week in August. To avoid ICE, some lawyers are now advising immigrant clients not to post bail.
Posted inElection 2026
Voter guide to races for governor, Senate, Congress in Sept. 1 primary
The Republican candidates for governor and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and the U.S. House 9th District answer questions, courtesy of the Boston Globe.
Posted inCity Hall
City Council advances four motions on Flock cameras
The council is asking the mayor and Police Department to cover or remove the license-plate cameras while the program is suspended. Council committees will debate Flock’s future in two weeks.
Posted inCity Hall
Council meeting on Flock cameras erupts into chaos, delaying vote
The council president suspended the session amid shouting from members of the public, delaying action on the controversial license-plate readers.
Posted inStatehouse
Mass. House and Senate move toward housing goals
Their economic development bills would address the housing crisis from several angles, but the work’s not over yet.
Posted inHousing
Rising prices put homeownership out of reach for more New Bedford residents
New Bedford ranks low on homeownership affordability. Just 16% of households earn an income high enough to afford a typical 30-year mortgage.
