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

Apr 5th, 2019 13m 5s

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

Mar 25th, 2019 28m 38s

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

Standard-Times Editorial Board: Homeless Providers

Jan 27th, 2019 1h 15m

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

Jan 19th, 2019 1h 37m

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 ho

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

Jan 11th, 2019 1h 19m

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)

Jan 11th, 2019 1h 11m

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

Jan 5th, 2019 1h

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 af

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Chris Hendricks goes to Boston

Oct 6th, 2018 15m 16s

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

Apr 10th, 2018 48m 11s

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.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Middleboro rail service improvements on track for 2019 project start

Feb 10th, 2018 19m 52s

Opinion and Sunday Editor Jack Spillane talks with State Rep. William Strauss about commuter rail improvements planned for the SouthCoast. Construction could begin in 2019 and trains rolling in 2022.

All Politics with Jack Spillane_ Special guest Father Kevin Harrington

Dec 24th, 2017 35m 56s

Standard Times Editorial and Sunday Editor Jack Spillane talks with Father Kevin Harrington of St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Bedford, MA about Christmas.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: The saga of the St. Lawrence Church bells

Dec 1st, 2017 32m 39s

Jack Spillane sits down with Suzanne Sullivan and Barbara McDonald, two of the women who have led the effort to keep the bells in New Bedford.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Talking with former mayor Scott Lang

Nov 3rd, 2017 33m 38s

Jack Spillane sits down with former New Bedford mayor Scott Lang to discuss mayoral terms, his support for Police Chief Cordeiro and his call to withhold donations from the Democratic National Committee.

All Politics with Jack Spillane: Former Assessor Peter Barney talks election

Nov 2nd, 2017 47m 9s

Former Assessor Peter Barney and Jack Spillane talk about the upcoming New Bedford election on Tuesday.

More New Bedford City Council ward race candidates

Oct 31st, 2017 53m 22s

More candidates in New Bedford City Council ward races meet with editors at The Standard-Times. (This forum was held for candidates who could not attend our previous meeting.)

New Bedford City Council ward candidates

Oct 31st, 2017 1h 28m

Candidates for New Bedford City Council ward seats join members of The Standard-Times Editorial Board to discuss issues in the 2017 election.

Four-year term for New Bedford mayor?

Oct 31st, 2017 29m 17s

Members of New Bedford Fourward meet with members of The Standard-Times Editorial Board to argue in favor of a four-year term for New Bedford mayors.

New Bedford At-Large City Council candidates

Oct 31st, 2017 1h 34m

Candidates for five at-large seats on the New Bedford City Council meet with members of The Standard-Times Editorial Board.

New Bedford mayoral debate with Jack Spillane

Oct 31st, 2017 1h 4m

New Bedford Mayoral challenger Charlie Perry and incumbent Mayor Jon Mitchell face off in an Oct. 26 Facebook Live debate at The Standard-Times offices.