To bring back historic herring populations, volunteers get down and dirty
Since 2002, state and local scientists have worked to restore the Acushnet River’s herring population to historic levels, clearing overgrowth and debris and building infrastructure to help the tiny bait fish upstream.
Data centers subjected to local approvals under Healey order
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes a ban on data centers in the city, while Gov. Maura Healey creates new state restrictions on them.
Salvadorans anxiously await Sept. 9 expiration of protected status
The Trump administration has ended TPS for several countries. El Salvador may be next.
Write-in candidate for state rep, Brendalee Smith, will face Sylvia
With 185 write-in votes, Brendalee Smith won the Republican nomination in the 10th Bristol state House district. She’ll face Rep. Mark Sylvia, Democrat from Fairhaven.
How to get your own show or podcast on New Bedford’s Channel 95
Content creators in New Bedford can receive free training and have their shows broadcast on public access channels. Here’s how.
New Bedford police internal affairs reports detail Flock misuse
One officer searched her ex-girlfriend’s license plate more than 650 times. Another officer ran his girlfriend’s plate nearly 70 times.
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