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New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses why he thinks the city council's public gatherings may violate the Commonwealth's Open Meeting Law.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses why he thinks the city council's public gatherings may violate the Commonwealth's Open Meeting Law.

The offseason is underway, so the anticipation for the 2023 NFL season is on the clock.

The New Bedford City Council took the first steps Thursday night to embark on an adventure to a brand new world – the world of social media.

The leaders said they will focus on expanding school choice options available under the state’s open transfer policy and will focus on teacher pay and retention.

Rare astronomy sightings are expected to unfold this February. from snow moon, comet and astronomical meetups. Stargazers and astronomy lovers should prepare their calendars and camera for the amazing sightings in the sky! Read here.

State police have identified the man caught in a pursuit involving K-9 units and a police helicopter yesterday off I-195 in Dartmouth.

It should be obvious to drivers that a car is no match for a train, but the number of accidents at railroad crossings steadily increased in the early years of the Twentieth Century. At that time, few crossings had signs or warning lights. Drivers were urged to pause and look before crossing the tracks.

Two Fall River men have been arrested and $28,000 in cash and more than five and a half kilos of cocaine seized in a large-scale drug bust in the city.