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New Bedford, like many older cities in the northeast, has to constantly figure out how to fund services that keep the public safe. Mayor Mitchell has a plan.

Sunday news shows in R.I., Jan. 24, 2021 The Providence Journal Newsmakers (5:30 a.m., Ch. 12; 10 a.m., Ch. 64; 7 p.m., Ch. 64.2)  Tim White, Ted Nesi and Eli Sherman break down the latest on the vaccine rollout in Rhode Island; U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., discusses President Joe Biden’s inauguration and when Gov. Gina Raimondo might be confirmed as commerce secretary.  In the Arena (7 a.m., Ch. 6)  Frank Picozzi, the newly elected Mayor of Warwick, joins Joe Paolino Jr. to discuss his g...

NEW BEDFORD — A 19-page document emailed to members of the New Bedford Police Union alleges about $674,000 in undocumented union spending since 2011, based on notes the author, a lieutenant, said they took while reviewing a financial report. The document, obtained by The Standard-Times, is not an official report, but instead contains the opinions and detailed notes of the lieutenant based on their reported review of the financial report. "I think all of those who had access to our funds...

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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has proposed a repurposing of part of the Whaling City Golf Course that will benefit the city for generations to come.

The 123-bed facility will care for patients who are sick but don't need hospitalization.

"Money is the mothers milk of politics" is an old phrase that is still true today. In fact, money might be more important in the age of COVID-19. The pandemic has put an end to many forms of traditional campaigning. Most people wouldnt appreciate a candidate knocking on their door these days. Large events are not currently allowed. Even a small gathering of a campaigns key volunteers would be a risky endeavor. Candidates are going to have to buy the time to communicate with the voters this cycl...

‘Car Choir,’ bear boom, festival changes: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports, USA TODAY © ABIGAIL DOLLINS / STATESMAN JOURNAL Chemeketa Community College choir students gather for "car choir" on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in Salem, Oregon. "Car choir" allows students to sing as a group through microphones from the comfort of their vehicles to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Alabama Birmingham: The director of the Alabama Board of Funeral S...

Care center for those recovering from COVID-19 opens in New Bedford Share Updated: 11:02 AM EST Jan 19, 2021 Buttonwood SOURCE: Buttonwood Share Updated: 11:02 AM EST Jan 19, 2021 A regional care center for those recovering from COVID-19 reopened in New Bedford.The former nursing home facility at 4586 Acushnet Ave. opened Monday as a coronavirus recovery and care center, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced.The facility is operated by Essex Gr...

The former nursing home facility, located at 4586 Acushnet Avenue, opened Monday, Jan. 18 as a COVID-19 recovery and care center.