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With the Hayden-McFadden school's new turnaround plan coming together, New Bedford Superintendent Pia Durkin says no one will lose their job during the re-application process, except for performance reasons. On Wednesday, the School Committee discussed a number of recommendations to bring the low-performing school out of the level 4 designation, including requiring all staff and faculty to re-appl

Whether you’re looking for entry level workers, college graduates or seasoned professionals, we've got your chance to meet job seekers from throughout Bristol County. On Thursday, May 12th, Fun107 and WBSM will be hosting one of the area's largest Job & Career Expos at the Venus de Milo in Swansea.  ...

The proposed LNG expansion facility in Acushnet didn't gain much support from residents after Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting. Roger Cabral of South Coast Neighbors United presented their case against the facility in front of a large crowd at the Council on Aging Center...

With New Bedford's Hayden-McFadden Elementary school showing little growth, the state is offering to help. Russell Johnston of the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education met with the School Committee on Wednesday. Johnston spoke about strategies for the school's new turnaround plan that have worked elsewhere in the state...

On Monday night, Fairhaven's historic Oxford school took a major step toward becoming senior housing. The Fairhaven Board of Selectmen voted 2-to-1 for the Stratford Group's proposal to turn the North Fairhaven building into 62+ residences...

Although some New Bedford elementary schools' PARCC results showed improvement, Superintendent Pia Durkin says the district still faces challenges. At Monday's School Committee meeting, members recognized a number of schools for showing growth in their PARCC exam results...

Although New Bedford residents against the Hawthorn Street sober house made their voices heard on Tuesday night, it might not matter. Developer, Steve Sheldon held an informational meeting at City Hall on his proposed sober house. Much of the audience packed into City Hall's Ashely Room showed strong opposition to the idea of a sober living house being placed in a residential zoned neighborhood, i

Some stores in Dartmouth opened at 1 AM this morning for Black Friday, but many customers were waiting in line hours before. Crowds at Best Buy in Dartmouth began wrapping around the building at 8 PM last night. Shopper, Alex Atkinson tells WBSM News he woke up extra early on Thursday to be first in line...

With week 10 in the NFL coming up, and sites like Draftkings and Fan Duel losing states they can operate in by the day, it's time to get cracking. The Good A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati- With a hot Bengals team playing at home against a sad looking Houston Texans team, you can't lose here...

Two of New Bedford's best known performing arts groups are joining forces. On Monday, the Zeiterion Theatre announced their partnership with the New Bedford Folk Festival after founders, Alan and Helene Korolenko, retired as directors this past summer...