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Whaler Legends: Seven New Names Enter the New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame

NEW BEDFORD — Friends of New Bedford Whaler Athletics Inc. has announced the inductees for the 44th annual New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame. This year’s class includes Dennis “Bubba” Gomes (class of 1980), Kory Medeiros (1993), James Currin (1997), Patrick Walsh Jr. (2004), Lance Burlingame (2011), Chandler Debrosse (2015), and Andrew Rapoza (2016).

New Bedford, MA · 1d

CDLLife

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Massachusetts cops issue $3,785 in fines during one-day commercial vehicle operation

Multiple Massachusetts law enforcement agencies partnered for a single-day enforcement detail targeting commercial vehicles in the Avon area. On November 4, 2026, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (CVES) and the Avon Police Department took part in a joint detail “to enforce heavy commercial vehicle exclusion restrictions and promote roadway safety.” See […] The post Massachusetts cops issue $3,785 in fines during one-day commercial vehicle operation appeared first on CDLLife .

Avon, MA · 8h

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Wareham state house seat remains uncalled

The race for the Second Plymouth State House District — which includes all of Wareham, Carver and parts of Middleboro — has yet to be called and appears headed to a recount. According to State House News Service and other news outlets, Democrat Sarah Hewins from Carver has...

Wareham, MA · 1d

The Enterprise

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Brockton native wins top award for senior care

Brockton native Katia Resende received the Resident Quality of Life Award at Senior Living Residences’ Star Awards ceremony. Resende, wellness coordinator at Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner assisted living, was selected for the recognition from among more than 2,000 Senior Living Residences associates, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes Resende’s dedication to making a difference in residents’ lives, according to the announcement. Resident quality of life is a top priority for Senior Living Residences and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Resende is known at the community for helping residents feel included, whether they are sitting in the dining room or moving into a new apartment, according to the announcement. She also helps introduce residents to one another, fostering friendships among neighbors. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton native wins top award for senior care

Brockton, MA · 1d

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New Bedford Fire Watch: “City Budgeted $800K to Pay Firefighters Not to Work While Claiming No Money to Keep Engine 9 Open”

NEW BEDFORD — A local advocacy page is drawing attention to a large increase in the city’s budgeted unemployment compensation costs in the FY2027 budget, arguing the figures show officials planned for firefighter layoffs tied to the proposed closure of Engine Company 9. According to a post from...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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New pay-to-park signage posted in Kingston Emporium

The Kingston Emporium has installed new QR-code signage requiring drivers to pay for longer-term parking, offering a compromise for University of Rhode Island students who previously risked being towed for parking in the lot all day. The Emporium is a commercial plaza next to the URI campus and is home...

Kingston, MA · 2d

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Mayor Mitchell Proposes Ban on Overnight RV and Camper Parking in New Bedford

The following is a press release from Mayor Mitchell’s office. Mayor Jon Mitchell has introduced a new city ordinance prohibiting the overnight parking of recreational vehicles (RVs), motor homes, trailer homes, and campers on public streets and city property. The proposal is designed to address the persistent problem of people parking those vehicles indefinitely on neighborhood streets.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up

This article was produced in collaboration with ProPublica’s Sustainability Desk, a project of the Local Reporting Network. The New Bedford Light, The Connecticut Mirror and Ocean State Media worked together to understand how the Trump administration’s war on offshore wind has hurt workers and communities across New England.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Century-Old Mill Powerhouse Headed for $20M Apartment Overhaul as New Bedford Tax Deal Advances

New Bedford’s Finance Committee has advanced a 10-year tax break that could unlock a $20 million conversion of the former Nashawena Mills power plant at 620 Belleville Avenue into 47 apartments. The full City Council is set to vote on final approval November 24. Built around 1910, the three-building...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

The Enterprise

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800 residents sign no-confidence petition against Bridgewater leaders

Over 800 Bridgewater residents have signed a petition expressing no confidence in town councilors and the town manager. "We are calling for these officials to recognize the growing loss of public trust and accountability in Bridgewater and take meaningful action to restore confidence in our local government," said the Change.org petition, which was created in mid September. Meanwhile, Councilor MJ Spagone has submitted a resolution to fire Town Manager Justin Casanova-Davis, which will be taken up during a Town Council meeting on Nov. 17. In the resolution, Spagone raised concerns about Casanova-Davis' alleged misuse of paid time off and argued he has failed to be a transparent leader . The petition called for improved communication about major issues facing the town, including the investigation into Casanova-Davis and contaminated water . Petitioners also asked officials to respond to residents' questions and public records requests. Library in crisis: If Bridgewater library loses certification, it could see yet more cuts Spagone said on Facebook her resolution stemmed from a recent NBC10 report that alleged that Casanova-Davis did not access his office for dozens of workdays between July 2025 and July 2026, without having registered paid time off for those days. A recent report

Bridgewater, MA · 22h

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Offshore wind saved a struggling New Bedford union. Now its future is uncertain

Cape Verdeans have unloaded New Bedford’s cargo for over a century, since the days when casks of spermaceti oil arrived on whaleships fresh from the Arctic and Indian oceans. So when a barge carrying wind turbine blades longer than a football field arrived in 2023, the city’s predominantly Cape...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Former Stoughton Deputy Chief details push to investigate Sandra Birchmore’s death

Before taking the top job in Kingston, Brian Holmes rose through the ranks of the Stoughton Police Department, eventually becoming deputy chief and leading the department's internal affairs investigation into former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. "I was troubled by all of it, as a matter of fact, anybody that's...

Stoughton, MA · 1d

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At a new South Shore housing development, live where the cranberries grow

Called Cranberry Crossing, the Norwell subdivision is oriented around the adjacent Cross Street Cranberry Bogs. Cranberries have deep roots in Massachusetts. Harvested for centuries and then commercially cultivated for the first time in the 1800s on Cape Cod, the cranberry industry remains alive and well in the state. According to Massachusetts Cranberries (the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association) the Bay State has thousand of acres of bogs and approximately 375 growers statewide.

Norwell, MA · 2d

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Buy a Pie, Feed a Family: Star Drive-In’s Holiday Fundraiser Is Back

Twenty percent of holiday pie sales at Star Drive-In will fund Christmas dinners for local families in need. Here is how to order yours.

Taunton, MA · 1d

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Five hospitalized after fire that trapped two on balcony in Abington

ABINGTON — On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at approximately 2:43 a.m., the Abington Fire Department received a fire alarm for a three-story apartment building at 6 Woodlands Way. According to Abington Fire Chief Jack Glynn, the crew from Engine 2 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from a...

Abington, MA · 2d

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Dine in or take it home with these New Bedford area Thanksgiving feasts

Forget wrestling a turkey into the oven at dawn. This Thanksgiving, restaurants across the SouthCoast are doing the heavy lifting, from carving-station buffets on the waterfront to fully cooked dinners you can pick up and simply reheat at home. Hosting, preparing, and cleaning up after a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings can be overwhelming. Whether you want to sit back and be served or just need a few trays of sides and pies to round out your own spread, local eateries have you covered. More diners are looking for an easier, more convenient way to celebrate the holiday, so don't wait. Reservations are filling up quickly, and several pre-order deadlines fall as early as Nov. 21. For stress-free meal planning, here's where to dine in, take out, or stock up on sides around Greater New Bedford: Sit down and be served Merrill's on the Waterfront Thanksgiving calls for a visit to Merrill's on the Waterfront , 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford, for its Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet. Start with a fresh vegetable crudité or a harvest salad; dig into seafood paella, apple cider-glazed chicken thighs, hand-carved turkey, or prime rib; and finish with all the sides and delightful desserts.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

The Independent

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Sheriffs across Massachusetts have requested $241 million to repair and renovate their jails

Jail Funding Massachusetts ASSOCIATED PRESS Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts . They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities. Among the contenders is a jail even older than Ash Street: the Dukes County jail on Martha’s Vineyard, built in 1873, which needs structural and fire-safety repairs and more space. Essex County seeks to overhaul Middleton jail’s kitchen and dining area, while Worcester County wants to renovate deteriorating jail housing units and demolish a former hospital nurses’ home. Heroux shared his funding proposal with The Light for the first time, providing new details about the work needed to close Ash Street and its estimated cost. Five of the state’s 13 other sheriffs who run jails — Franklin, Berkshire , Dukes, Essex and Worcester — also shared their applications with The Light. Together, the sheriffs have requested about $241 million, far more than the $125 million to $150 million the state expects to allocate through the program. Franklin, Dukes and Essex

Bristol County, MA · 1d

The Enterprise

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Easton man, 34, faces stage 4 colon cancer as community rallies

At 34, John Veale is dealing with a diagnosis most people his age probably aren't expecting to hear: stage 4 colon cancer. The Easton resident's experience is part of a much bigger conversation about why colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults . And this weekend, his community is doing something about it. On Sunday, Nov. 15, more then 70 people are expected to gather at Oaks Ames Memorial Hall in Easton for a fundraiser benefiting the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Organized by Alex Racicot of Mind Your Pilates , the event will bring together local businesses for a morning of sculpt classes, shopping and other activities , with proceeds from class tickets supporting cancer research on Veale's behalf. It's not the first fundraising effort connected to Veale. A previous event in Boston raised $120,000 for the center, according to Racicot. John's experience with colon cancer Veale was 33 when a colonoscopy in June 2025 revealed a tumor. He had been experiencing rectal bleeding for months but dismissed it as hemorrhoids. Further testing showed the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes, liver and lungs. "Receiving the news knocked just about everything out of me," Veale

Easton, MA · 1d

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Silver Lake Announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

KINGSTON, Mass. – The Silver Lake Regional High School (SLRHS) Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, together with the Athletic Director, Principal, and Superintendent, is proud to announce the 10th class of inductees into the SLRHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Following the tradition established in 2007, this year’s class includes...

Kingston, MA · 1d