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Patriotic spirit swept through the South Coast in the years leading up to independence, newly transcribed town records show.

Former seafood magnate Carlos Rafael declined the invitation, but three fishing experts and the “Catching the Codfather” podcast’s host discussed his crimes and personality with a crowd of 100.

The number of crashes in the city has risen over the past year — 1,174 during the first quarter of this year, compared to 844 crashes during the same period last year.

Five years after the state introduced staffing standards to improve care in nursing homes, 51% of facilities are out of compliance, a New Bedford Light investigation found. Resident advocates say state penalties are too low.

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Brown University Health is not providing specifics about how the breach happened. State Sen. Mark Montigny is calling for answers.

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