1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (479+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The City Council has cut $1, 962, 637 from the $535. 2 million city budget proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell in May. Mitchell's budget entails widespread reductions, a levy increase, as well as closing the Fire Department's Engine 9, 36 layoffs and 58 vacant positions going…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (293+ words) A 31-year-old New Bedford man was arrested on firearm charges following an incident at Vibes Lounge on Monday night, March 30. New Bedford man charged with carrying gun at Vibes Lounge NEW BEDFORD " A 31-year-old New Bedford man was arrested on…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (232+ words) NEW BEDFORD " New Bedford Police say crews are still hard at work clearing city streets, and both the travel ban and parking ban remain in place. Along with all their other pressing duties, New Bedford Police are investigating a smash-and-grab…...