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In September 1778, a fleet of 40 British warships sailed into New Bedford Harbor and burned the city to the ground. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, this is the SouthCoast story you need to know.

New Bedford Councilor Shawn Oliver aims to retain his Ward 3 seat if elected Massachusetts Lt. Governor, but constitutional dual-office bans allegedly conflict with local city vacancy laws.

Governor Maura Healey supports reviving Massachusetts happy hour laws to boost nightlife vibrancy and stop the young adult exodus, sparking a fierce debate over the state's 1984 drink ban.

It's hard to believe these movies really happened, but the facts don't lie.

Fall River Police and State Police have arrested a 28-year-old local man following a horrific double homicide on Aetna Street Wednesday night.

GrandMa's Donuts is returning to its roots, bringing its iconic treats back to Buzzards Bay nearly 70 years after the family business began there.

Acushnet youth hockey player Jack Leandro raises $10,000 for A Wish Come True charity through his inspirational Pucks for Bucks driveway fundraiser.

New England Patriots training camp schedule released. Free public practices begin July 25 at Gillette Stadium. See Drake Maye.

SouthCoast filmmakers are inviting the public to a free screening of "Sins of the Devil" before the locally made horror movie is officially released.

The Soulful Palette expands to Wareham, transforming the vacant 1890 Old Company Store into a vibrant community hub for local makers and workshops.

Massachusetts bars can open until 3 AM, but New Bedford rejects extended alcohol sales hours, choosing instead to focus on downtown public consumption spaces for summer concerts.

Thousands of squid washed ashore in Provincetown after a natural die-off, surprising beachgoers along Cape Cod’s shoreline.