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Newcomer challenges incumbent in Bristol 10th

Newcomer Brendalee Smith challenges incumbent Rep. Mark Sylvia in Bristol 10th District race. Also in today's brief (4 items): Newcomer challenges incumbent in Bristol 10th; 140 artists apply to join Star Store; NBEDC sets 2026 annual meeting at museum; Old Colony, GNB RVT meet in JV volleyball.

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Montigny, McConnell spar over affordability, transparency

State Sen. Mark Montigny defends his seat against Republican challenger Robert McConnell in a contested South Coast race. Also in today's brief (4 items): Montigny, McConnell spar over affordability, transparency; New Bedford's Oliver debates Driscoll on Trump, ICE; Local nonprofits bac…

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Keating, Macallister clash on immigration, cost

Keating, Macallister clash over immigration and cost of living in 9th District race. From our own coverage: Deed filings top 125 as fall market stays brisk. Also in today's brief (4 items): Keating, Macallister spar on immigration, living costs; South Coast towns gear up for Halloween h…

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New Bedford sees $1.6 million top sale as September-October deed count tops 125

New Bedford recorded 125 property deeds between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, with sale prices available so far for 74 of them. Prices ranged from $100,000 to $1,605,000, with a median of $437,500. The month's top sale was a Church Street property that sold for $1,605,000 on Oct. 2. Several streets,

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Reps to push Fire Station 9 funding

New Bedford's state representatives will press House leadership to fund Fire Station 9. Also in today's brief (3 items): State reps to push for Fire Station 9 funding; Legislature candidates tackle housing, jail, State Pier; New Bedford freshman soccer hosts Bridgewater-Raynham.

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Judge lets ICE data lawsuit proceed

A federal judge ruled a New Bedford nonprofit can proceed with its lawsuit challenging IRS and ICE immigrant data sharing. Also in today's brief (3 items): Judge lets New Bedford nonprofit's ICE data suit proceed; New Bedford freshman soccer tops Hingham 3-1; New Bedford JV soccer falls…

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Home sale tops $1.6 million in September

New Bedford's priciest home sale in September topped $1.6 million as recording volume held steady. From our own coverage: New Bedford home sale tops $1.6 million in September. Also in today's brief (3 items): Celebrating the life of craftsman David Richardson; New Bedford girls soccer v…

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