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New Bedford Police cruiser involved in crash - abc6.com
New Bedford Police cruiser involved in crash abc6.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 10:23 pm
New Bedford police cruiser involved in crash - WPRI.com
New Bedford police cruiser involved in crash WPRI.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:46 pm
Water Quality Improvement Project Incudes Smoke Testing Around Sassaquin This Week - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Water Quality Improvement Project Incudes Smoke Testing Around Sassaquin This Week City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 20 July 2025 | 8:33 pm
New Bedford man arrested in North Carolina, accused of trafficking cocaine - WJAR
New Bedford man arrested in North Carolina, accused of trafficking cocaine WJAR
Published on 20 July 2025 | 8:14 pm
The state House and Senate finally agreed to some transparency reforms. What’s next? - The New Bedford Light
The state House and Senate finally agreed to some transparency reforms. What’s next? The New Bedford Light
Published on 20 July 2025 | 7:49 pm
Free Food and Local Grants Now Available on the SouthCoast - WBSM.com
Free Food and Local Grants Now Available on the SouthCoast WBSM.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 4:47 pm
New Bedford Feast Returning With Parade, Food and Free Fun - WBSM.com
New Bedford Feast Returning With Parade, Food and Free Fun WBSM.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 4:46 pm
Man allegedly exposes and pleasures himself openly at Massachusetts beaches - New Bedford Guide
Man allegedly exposes and pleasures himself openly at Massachusetts beaches New Bedford Guide
Published on 20 July 2025 | 1:48 pm
New Bedford man arrested in North Carolina allegedly transporting 4lbs of cocaine - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford man arrested in North Carolina allegedly transporting 4lbs of cocaine New Bedford Guide
Published on 20 July 2025 | 1:37 pm
Candy-coated death: Massachusetts kingpin busted in $8 million Fentanyl ‘heart’ pill empire - New Bedford Guide
Candy-coated death: Massachusetts kingpin busted in $8 million Fentanyl ‘heart’ pill empire New Bedford Guide
Published on 20 July 2025 | 1:32 pm
Candy-coated death: Massachusetts kingpin busted in $8 million Fentanyl ‘heart’ pill empire - New Bedford Guide
Candy-coated death: Massachusetts kingpin busted in $8 million Fentanyl ‘heart’ pill empire New Bedford Guide
Published on 20 July 2025 | 1:32 pm
Southcoast Health’s support grant funds awarded to 7 municipal EMS organizations across the region - New Bedford Guide
Southcoast Health’s support grant funds awarded to 7 municipal EMS organizations across the region New Bedford Guide
Published on 20 July 2025 | 11:40 am
Indulge in a sundae on Sunday: July 20 is National Ice Cream Day - SouthCoastToday.com
Indulge in a sundae on Sunday: July 20 is National Ice Cream Day SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:40 am
Mason Terra, local artist, spends 24 hours in a glass box to create art - SouthCoastToday.com
Mason Terra, local artist, spends 24 hours in a glass box to create art SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:40 am
Lobster rolls, waterfront tours, Acushnet ponds: New Bedford top stories - SouthCoastToday.com
Lobster rolls, waterfront tours, Acushnet ponds: New Bedford top stories SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:30 am
Vote in our poll for the best place to get a smoothie in New Bedford. Where do you go? - Yahoo Home
Vote in our poll for the best place to get a smoothie in New Bedford. Where do you go? Yahoo Home
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Standard Times Photos of the Week by Peter Pereira - July 18, 2025 - SouthCoastToday.com
Standard Times Photos of the Week by Peter Pereira - July 18, 2025 SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:10 am
All Day Reggae and SKA Festival at Cisco - The New Bedford Light
All Day Reggae and SKA Festival at Cisco The New Bedford Light
Published on 19 July 2025 | 9:09 pm
Dramatic reversal: New Bedford Council revives $495K lifeline for Zeiterion amid renovation crunch - New Bedford Guide
Dramatic reversal: New Bedford Council revives $495K lifeline for Zeiterion amid renovation crunch New Bedford Guide
Published on 19 July 2025 | 1:10 pm
Open Farm Day - The New Bedford Light
Open Farm Day The New Bedford Light
Published on 19 July 2025 | 2:11 am
New Bedford Councillor votes "No" on Zeiterion, wants commitment to equity before funding - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford Councillor votes "No" on Zeiterion, wants commitment to equity before funding New Bedford Guide
Published on 18 July 2025 | 10:51 pm
Massachusetts Unemployment at 4.8%, State Lost 1,900 Jobs In June - New Bedford Guide
Massachusetts Unemployment at 4.8%, State Lost 1,900 Jobs In June New Bedford Guide
Published on 18 July 2025 | 9:21 pm
New Bedford Artist Captures Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal - FUN 107
New Bedford Artist Captures Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal FUN 107
Published on 18 July 2025 | 8:10 pm
Jam Session Brings Late-Night Burgers and Wings to New Bedford - FUN 107
Jam Session Brings Late-Night Burgers and Wings to New Bedford FUN 107
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:37 pm
SOUL ON THE MOVE Brings House Music To New Bedford's Abolition Row Park in August - BroadwayWorld.com
SOUL ON THE MOVE Brings House Music To New Bedford's Abolition Row Park in August BroadwayWorld.com
Published on 18 July 2025 | 6:39 pm
City Council restores commitment, passes funding for Zeiterion - The New Bedford Light
City Council restores commitment, passes funding for Zeiterion The New Bedford Light
Published on 18 July 2025 | 5:10 pm
New Bedford City Council restores funding for the Zeiterion Theatre - The Public's Radio
New Bedford City Council restores funding for the Zeiterion Theatre The Public's Radio
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:59 pm
New Bedford Police Dept. welcomes Chief Jason Thody who officially began Monday - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford Police Dept. welcomes Chief Jason Thody who officially began Monday New Bedford Guide
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:31 pm
New Bedford roadwork sites for upcoming week of July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025 - New Bedford Guide
New Bedford roadwork sites for upcoming week of July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025 New Bedford Guide
Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:50 pm
Twice-deported Guatemalan illegal alien with DUI living in New Bedford pleads guilty to reentry - New Bedford Guide
Twice-deported Guatemalan illegal alien with DUI living in New Bedford pleads guilty to reentry New Bedford Guide
Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:14 pm
Massachusetts women charged after dogs bake to death in 130-degree car nightmare - New Bedford Guide
Massachusetts women charged after dogs bake to death in 130-degree car nightmare New Bedford Guide
Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:05 pm
Get dinner and a view as Charter boats set sail from Cisco Brewers: New Bedford Eats - SouthCoastToday.com
Get dinner and a view as Charter boats set sail from Cisco Brewers: New Bedford Eats SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 18 July 2025 | 8:10 am
The Zeiterion will get its $495,000 budget back following New Bedford City Council vote - SouthCoastToday.com
The Zeiterion will get its $495,000 budget back following New Bedford City Council vote SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 18 July 2025 | 8:02 am
Mattapoisett Harbor Days - The New Bedford Light
Mattapoisett Harbor Days The New Bedford Light
Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:07 am
Kilburn Mill Artist, Kat Knutsen, Featured on NPR for Her New Bedford Jazz Mural - New Bedford Guide
Kilburn Mill Artist, Kat Knutsen, Featured on NPR for Her New Bedford Jazz Mural New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:59 pm
Steve Bjork and Friends Comedy Night - The New Bedford Light
Steve Bjork and Friends Comedy Night The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:48 pm
The Voyages of Bartolomeu Dias: Portugal’s Pioneering Explorer - New Bedford Guide
The Voyages of Bartolomeu Dias: Portugal’s Pioneering Explorer New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:22 pm
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to raping his 14-year-old daughter in shelter, fathers her baby - New Bedford Guide
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to raping his 14-year-old daughter in shelter, fathers her baby New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:45 pm
Good Trouble protesters take to New Bedford pedestrian bridge: 'I'm here for my country' - SouthCoastToday.com
Good Trouble protesters take to New Bedford pedestrian bridge: 'I'm here for my country' SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:35 pm
New Bedford City Council cuts funding for Zeiterion Theatre - WPRI.com
New Bedford City Council cuts funding for Zeiterion Theatre WPRI.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:29 pm
Good Trouble protesters line pedestrian bridge in New Bedford - SouthCoastToday.com
Good Trouble protesters line pedestrian bridge in New Bedford SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
On Your Dime: New Bedford state aid drastically cut over past two decades - WJAR
On Your Dime: New Bedford state aid drastically cut over past two decades WJAR
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
On Your Dime: New Bedford state aid drastically cut over past two decades - WJAR
On Your Dime: New Bedford state aid drastically cut over past two decades WJAR
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
2025: CVPA students partner with DATMA for public art project - UMass Dartmouth
2025: CVPA students partner with DATMA for public art project UMass Dartmouth
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:25 pm
Keolis To Offer Feast Of The Blessed Sacrament Travel Special For 2025 - New Bedford Guide
Keolis To Offer Feast Of The Blessed Sacrament Travel Special For 2025 New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:49 pm
New Bedford woman denied bond at immigration hearing - The New Bedford Light
New Bedford woman denied bond at immigration hearing The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:37 pm
Community Boating crew completes Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race - The New Bedford Light
Community Boating crew completes Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race The New Bedford Light
Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:55 pm
Summer Tennis Clinics Now Enrolling in Fairhaven - New Bedford Guide
Summer Tennis Clinics Now Enrolling in Fairhaven New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:55 pm
Freetown Fire Dept. awarded 2025 EMS support program grant from Southcoast Health - New Bedford Guide
Freetown Fire Dept. awarded 2025 EMS support program grant from Southcoast Health New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:06 pm
Southcoast Health launches nurse camp for students to explore careers in healthcare - New Bedford Guide
Southcoast Health launches nurse camp for students to explore careers in healthcare New Bedford Guide
Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:48 pm
Fairhaven developer to open second laundromat in New Bedford. Where it will be located. - SouthCoastToday.com
Fairhaven developer to open second laundromat in New Bedford. Where it will be located. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 8:10 am
New Bedford artist Mason Terra creates live art for 24 hours inside transparent box - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford artist Mason Terra creates live art for 24 hours inside transparent box SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 8:10 am
Cats Found Dead in Scorching New Bedford Car - WBSM.com
Cats Found Dead in Scorching New Bedford Car WBSM.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:30 pm
City council vote may decide the fate of New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theatre - The Public's Radio
City council vote may decide the fate of New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theatre The Public's Radio
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:24 pm
New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after 2 dead cats found in hot vehicle - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after 2 dead cats found in hot vehicle SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:20 pm
6 held without bail in murder of New Bedford man - WPRI.com
6 held without bail in murder of New Bedford man WPRI.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:02 pm
City’s first Mayan officer marks milestone for a people, and a language - The New Bedford Light
City’s first Mayan officer marks milestone for a people, and a language The New Bedford Light
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:59 pm
Collectibles shop loses more than $100K worth of Pokémon cards in burglary - USA Today
Collectibles shop loses more than $100K worth of Pokémon cards in burglary USA Today
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:53 pm
6 charged in connection with deadly shooting of 21-year-old in New Bedford - WJAR
6 charged in connection with deadly shooting of 21-year-old in New Bedford WJAR
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:11 pm
DA: 6 arrested in case of New Bedford 21-year-old's May 26 murder - SouthCoastToday.com
DA: 6 arrested in case of New Bedford 21-year-old's May 26 murder SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:30 pm
2 cats found dead, another rescued from hot car in Massachusetts - CBS News
2 cats found dead, another rescued from hot car in Massachusetts CBS News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:27 pm
New Bedford woman accused of leaving cats to die in hot car - WPRI.com
New Bedford woman accused of leaving cats to die in hot car WPRI.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:14 pm
Two teens, one man charged with murder in connection with fatal New Bedford shooting - MassLive
Two teens, one man charged with murder in connection with fatal New Bedford shooting MassLive
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:04 pm
New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after cats found dead in overheated car - WJAR
New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after cats found dead in overheated car WJAR
Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:13 pm
New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after dead cats found in overheated car - abc6.com
New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty after dead cats found in overheated car abc6.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 5:57 pm
Cats found deceased in overheated vehicle; New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty - New Bedford Guide
Cats found deceased in overheated vehicle; New Bedford woman charged with animal cruelty New Bedford Guide
Published on 16 July 2025 | 5:54 pm
Six people charged in May New Bedford murder - abc6.com
Six people charged in May New Bedford murder abc6.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:57 pm
'Good Trouble' anti-Trump protest July 17 in Fairhaven and New Bedford - SouthCoastToday.com
'Good Trouble' anti-Trump protest July 17 in Fairhaven and New Bedford SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:32 pm
U.S. District judge sentences Guatemalan man living illegally in New Bedford to 5 months - SouthCoastToday.com
U.S. District judge sentences Guatemalan man living illegally in New Bedford to 5 months SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:11 am
Lobster roll fan-favorite: Here's who was voted the top spot in the New Bedford area - SouthCoastToday.com
Lobster roll fan-favorite: Here's who was voted the top spot in the New Bedford area SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:11 am
Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech's new football coach aims to end playoff drought - SouthCoastToday.com
Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech's new football coach aims to end playoff drought SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:01 am
Relish in delicious Greater New Bedford hot dogs: National Hot Dog Day - SouthCoastToday.com
Relish in delicious Greater New Bedford hot dogs: National Hot Dog Day SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Walter Rezendes Obituary - New Bedford, MA - Dignity Memorial
Walter Rezendes Obituary - New Bedford, MA Dignity Memorial
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Barry Almeida Obituary - New Bedford, MA - Dignity Memorial
Barry Almeida Obituary - New Bedford, MA Dignity Memorial
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Armand Marchand died on day New Bedford council zeroed out ‘Z’ - The New Bedford Light
Armand Marchand died on day New Bedford council zeroed out ‘Z’ The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:16 pm
Opinion: New Bedford is on the cusp of something great - The New Bedford Light
Opinion: New Bedford is on the cusp of something great The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:50 pm
Mass. Gov. Healey visits site of ‘horrifying’ Fall River assisted living fire - The New Bedford Light
Mass. Gov. Healey visits site of ‘horrifying’ Fall River assisted living fire The New Bedford Light
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:22 pm
Portuguese library could be casualty of New Bedford mayor-city council budget battle - SouthCoastToday.com
Portuguese library could be casualty of New Bedford mayor-city council budget battle SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:11 am
Leonard Almeida Obituary - New Bedford, MA - Dignity Memorial
Leonard Almeida Obituary - New Bedford, MA Dignity Memorial
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘A nossa terra’ (‘Our land’): Portuguese-speaking community decries New Bedford library closure - The New Bedford Light
‘A nossa terra’ (‘Our land’): Portuguese-speaking community decries New Bedford library closure The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:04 pm
Mass. joins suit against Trump administration over $6 billion in withheld education dollars - The New Bedford Light
Mass. joins suit against Trump administration over $6 billion in withheld education dollars The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:25 pm
Longtime City Councilor Linda Morad to retire - The New Bedford Light
Longtime City Councilor Linda Morad to retire The New Bedford Light
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:05 pm
The New Bedford Light and The Boston Globe file lawsuits to pry loose public records - Media Nation
The New Bedford Light and The Boston Globe file lawsuits to pry loose public records Media Nation
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:30 pm
Postcards from New Bedford - The New Bedford Light
Postcards from New Bedford The New Bedford Light
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:04 pm
Over $113K worth of rare Pokémon cards stolen from Massachusetts store - NBC News
Over $113K worth of rare Pokémon cards stolen from Massachusetts store NBC News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor Mitchell announces austerity measures, punches back at Council - The New Bedford Light
Mayor Mitchell announces austerity measures, punches back at Council The New Bedford Light
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford shop owner says $113,000 in rare Pokémon cards stolen in overnight break-in - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford shop owner says $113,000 in rare Pokémon cards stolen in overnight break-in SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:48 pm
2025 Summer Sound Series in Downtown New Bedford - The New Bedford Light
2025 Summer Sound Series in Downtown New Bedford The New Bedford Light
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:56 am
New Bedford’s Independence Day Fireworks - The New Bedford Light
New Bedford’s Independence Day Fireworks The New Bedford Light
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two designs unveiled for State Pier - The New Bedford Light
Two designs unveiled for State Pier The New Bedford Light
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:06 pm
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge reopens after serious crash - WJAR
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge reopens after serious crash WJAR
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
The Light sues the City of New Bedford for withholding public records - The New Bedford Light
The Light sues the City of New Bedford for withholding public records The New Bedford Light
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Reprimanded police sergeant committed more sexual harassment, then retired without discipline - The New Bedford Light
Reprimanded police sergeant committed more sexual harassment, then retired without discipline The New Bedford Light
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Long, hot ‘cut night’ reduces city budget by $10 million - The New Bedford Light
Long, hot ‘cut night’ reduces city budget by $10 million The New Bedford Light
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford picks former Hartford Connecticut chief to lead city's police dept - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford picks former Hartford Connecticut chief to lead city's police dept SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford hires new police chief - The New Bedford Light
New Bedford hires new police chief The New Bedford Light
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor Mitchell Announces Appointment of Jason Thody as Chief of Police - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Mayor Mitchell Announces Appointment of Jason Thody as Chief of Police City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Shut Down Due to "Heat Impacts" - WBSM.com
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Shut Down Due to "Heat Impacts" WBSM.com
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
City of New Bedford Launches “Swap Shop” for Free Exchange of Household Items - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
City of New Bedford Launches “Swap Shop” for Free Exchange of Household Items City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 23 June 2025 | 2:03 pm
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance’s New Bedford Office Moves to New Accessible Location - Mass.gov
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Star Store Building on Path to Redevelopment - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Star Store Building on Path to Redevelopment City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor Mitchell Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Mayor Mitchell Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Two Guatemalan fisheries workers arrested in early-morning operation - The New Bedford Light
Two Guatemalan fisheries workers arrested in early-morning operation The New Bedford Light
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am