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New Bedford, Massachusetts is located in Bristol County. Zip codes in New Bedford, MA include 02741, 02745, and 02744. The median home price in New Bedford is $179,000 which is roughly $101/per square foot. More New Bedford information.

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3 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

D.A. criticizes judge for not holding New Bedford shooting suspect

Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter criticized a district court judge for not holding a New Bedford shooting suspect without bail.

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3 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

A look back in history - Fire on the Sankaty

Burned to the water line, the Ferry Steamer "Sankaty" lies at the bottom alongside the Charles W. Morgan at Union Wharf, in Fairhaven.

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5 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

Experience arctic adventure at museum

Tickets: Free with museum admission. $14 adults, $21 seniors, $9 students, $6 children, under 5 free.

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9 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

For Free

Courtesy photo Frances Perkins, the first female member of the U.S. Cabinet, served in the FDR administration.

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13 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

Weatherization, energy efficiency supporters rally to celebrate progress

At the same time, the coalition pushed officials to provide more information on renters, who may not be benefitting as much as owners, to try to boost energy efficiency across the state.

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13 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

Republican Senate candidate brings message to SouthCoast

Before Republican Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez met around the table with the jeaned and polo-shirted representatives of the New Bedford fishing industry in a crowded room at the Whaling City Seafood Auction, he took off his suit jacket, replacing it with the original issue bomber jacket he wore as a Navy pilot.

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Wed May 22, 2013

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New Bedford residence struck by gunfire; third drive-by in three nights

A Spruce Street residence was struck by gunfire Tuesday night - the third drive-by shooting in three nights, police said.

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Death notices

CHAMBERLAIN: of Rochester, Sunday, May 5, 2013, Georgia Decas, 91. Widow of Joseph A. Chamberlain.

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Guest View: Long career built legacy of pride, gratitude

Jeffrey P. Silva served with the New Bedford Police Department for 22 years. Most recently he served as public information officer.

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New Bedford seafood auction

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Harry Lee Kummer III

Harry Lee Kummer III, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.

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Council set to tackle mayor's proposal to transfer $3.5 million to New Bedford schools

The City Council will weigh in Thursday on Mayor Jon Mitchell's request to transfer $3.5 million from the city surplus funds to plug the School Department's deficit.

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Saturday memorial planned for newlywed minister

A memorial service for Jordan Costa is planned for Saturday at the church where he married his wife, Heather, the day before he died.

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Tue May 21, 2013

SouthCoastToday.com

Jayliana Brito is New Bedford Idol 2013

Moments after being crowned New Bedford Idol, Jayliana Brito was enveloped in a group hug from the 18 other competition participants.

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New Bedford pair arrested after gunfire, car chase

Two suspects are in custody after they shot up a car Monday night on Myrtle Street and then led police on a long, high-speed chase through several parts of the city, police said.

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Purple Heart stolen from father of soldier killed in Iraq, report says

Someone stole a Purple Heart medal, like the one above, from the father of a young marine who was killed in Iraq.

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SouthCoastToday.com

Officials question cost of proposed school bus cameras

SouthCoast officials and bus companies endorse a bill to install cameras on school buses to catch drivers who do not stop for buses, but they worry about the costs.

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Mon May 20, 2013

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New Bedford native wins Teacher of the Year

The New Bedford High alumna recognized this month as the state's Teacher of the Year said she persevered through high school so as not to disappoint her favorite instructors - a story she now tries to repeat with her own students.

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Sun May 19, 2013

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For seniors

The Standard-Times offers this regular feature listing the area's senior centers, phone numbers, addresses and hours of operation so that seniors can find out what programs and opportunities exist within their community.

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Edith Lansky, 90

The third of eight children, Edith grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts and worked as a bookkeeper before her marriage to Sidney Lansky, a prominent New Bedford attorney.

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