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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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25 receive citizenship, hailing from 15 countries

Hailing from 15 nations and speaking half as many languages, they sat with small flags in hand awaiting the document that would confirm their status as U.S. citizens.

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6 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

Montigny secures funding for Zeiterion, fisheries research

Tucked among the 197 amendments attached to the $34 billion budget proposal approved by the state Senate late Thursday night are hundreds of thousand of dollars to benefit SouthCoast services and programs.

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Fri May 24, 2013

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Turbines complicate sales of abutting homes

When Peter Goben, 52, first met his wife Christine, he thought it was fate that they both had grown up in New Bedford but dreamed of living in Fairhaven.

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New Bedford social worker sentenced to jail, fined $160,000 for health fraud

David M. Benson, a New Bedford social worker, was sentenced to nine months in the House of Correction Friday after pleading guilty in connection with a scheme to defraud the state's Medicaid and Medicare programs of more than $160,000, according to Attorney General Martha Coakley's office.

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The Washington Post

Memorial Day deserves better

The observance of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops in the District occurred this week, only a few days before Memorial Day.

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Boston Herald

Fallen Mass. Marine's Purple Heart replaced

The father of a Marine killed in Iraq has received a Purple Heart to replace one that was given to his son, but stolen earlier this month.

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SouthCoastToday.com

Marion selectman elected SRPEDD chairman

Jonathan Henry, representing the Marion Board of Selectmen, was selected chairman of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District for the 2013-14 term.

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Bus Riders United plans celebration for night bus routes

For much of its two-year existence, Bus Riders United clamored for nighttime service.

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Memorial Day

Greater New Bedford Civil War Round Table: Memorial Day Service at Rural Cemetery, 9 a.m. May 25.

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Thu May 23, 2013

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New Bedford man assaulted in South End

Four males, armed with a gun and a hammer, assaulted a 34-year-old city man Wednesday afternoon in an attempted robbery on Ruth Street, police said.

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New Bedford man hit by car is out of hospital

A 23-year-old city man, who was seriously injured Wednesday when he was struck by a car, is out of the hospital.

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Train service to the Cape starts tomorrow

Trains on the new summer passenger service to the Cape will not be passing at-grade crossings in South Middleboro at top speed - 55 miles an hour - unless all safety measures are in place, selectmen were told Monday night.

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Dine Out: Downtown diner satisfies with tasty fare, cheerful service

A classic diner should have four things: fresh, tasty food, good service, good coffee, and some type of special theme or vibe that distinguishes it.

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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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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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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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For Free

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

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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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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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