S-T's Jack Spillane interviews New Bedford City Councilor at-large Brian Gomes on mayoral ballot situation

His name is now locked into appearing on the preliminary ballot as a mayoral candidate, but after that, what will New Bedford City Councilor at-large Brian Gomes' next move be?

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Separated at the border

Sunday Editor Jack Spillane and Standard-Times reporter Jennette Barnes talk about the story of a New Bedford woman who was separated from her son after crossing into the U.S.

Meet New Bedford's new Park Superintendent

Standard-Times' Sunday Editor Jack Spillane introduces us to newly appointed Park Supt. Jennifer White Smith.

Standard-Times Editorial Board: Homeless Providers

The Standard-Times editorial board met this week with The Homeless Providers Network and talked about the importance of their upcoming Jan. 30 Point in Time count of the New Bedford homeless.

Leo Brautigham recalls his time in Holland during WWII

Leo Brautigham was only 11 years old when WWII came to his native home of Holland. Now, at age 90, he sits with Sunday News Editor Jack Spillane and recalls the triumphs and tragedies his family faced during Germany's 5-year occupancy of his homeland.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: State Legislators talk education funding reform (Part 2)

The Standard-Times' Editorial Board talks education funding reform with: State Representatives Carole Fiola, Antonio Cabral, Norman Orrall, Paul Schmid, and Chris Hendricks on Jan. 10, 2019.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: State Legislators talk education funding reform (Part 1)

Standard-Times' Editorial Boards talks education funding reform with: Senator Mark C. Montigny, Representative Christopher M. Markey, Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Representative Susan Williams Gifford, and Representative William M. Straus.

Is it broken? Discussing the state's educational funding system

Jamie Gass, Tom Birmingham and Cara Stillings Candal of the Pioneer Institute talk to The Standard-Times editorial board about reform of the state's educational funding system. Editor's Note: Talk was about an hour long but recording runs out after about an hour.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Chris Hendricks goes to Boston

Chris Hendricks, the soon to be elected state rep from the North End, is a man to be inspired by.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Special guest Governor Charlie Baker

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was in the SouthCoast on Tuesday and stopped by the Standard-Times to talk with the editorial board about a host of issues facing the region.