Tyler Miranda, a scallop captain out of New Bedford, said he was grateful for the council’s vote. “It restored my faith in the committee process. I want to participate more going forward.”
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Tufts biology major turned baker, Brandon Roderick followed his heart
“I was raised by my great grandmother, who was an avid baker. I can remember her putting out her pie mat for Thanksgiving and rolling out her pie dough. … So I do feel very blessed to have those experiences.” — Brandon Roderick
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Poseidon lives a lonely life at New Bedford’s public works yard
I was unprepared for the sight of Anna Hyatt Huntington’s magnificent 2,000-pound sculpture of the ancient Greek god of the sea, standing up right there against one of the utilitarian building’s plain brick walls.
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Watch The Chat: New Bedford school district’s money man
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Andrew O’Leary talk New Bedford schools.
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Follow The New Bedford Light for the latest updates on political races in the South Coast.
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Bristol County rents rising faster than in other large Mass. counties
“People are going where they can afford to live. … But unfortunately, that puts the people who could barely afford to live in New Bedford in a tough spot — there’s nowhere else to go.” — Joshua Amaral of PACE
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Markey, political newcomer Costa face off in 9th Bristol state rep race
With no registered Republican opponent for the November general election, the Sept. 6 primary will essentially be the final vote determining who will win.
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Watch The Chat: A conversation with the Democratic candidates for Bristol County Sheriff
Jack Spillane sat down with the candidates — Fall River attorney Nick Bernier, Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux and former Somerset Police Chief George McNeil — for a special 90-minute Zoom session of The Chat. Watch it here.
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NBPD officers who responded to Dunn crash must receive reduced suspensions, arbitrator rules
‘It cannot be found that Officer Nazario provided favorable or preferential treatment to Mr. Dunn,’ arbitrator Gary D. Altman wrote. Altman noted, however, that Nazario was “totally remiss” in fulfilling his duties to investigate the crash.
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Trio of challengers hoping to unseat Straus in 10th Bristol District
Fairhaven businessman Rick Trapilo is the second-ever Democrat to challenge Bill Straus’s incumbency. And two candidates are running for the GOP nomination — Plymouth County Deputy Sheriff Robert Scott McConnell of Fairhaven and chiropractor Dr. Jeffrey Swift of Mattapoisett.
