Early Morning Fire Under Investigation in Wareham
A chimney fire in Wareham spread beyond the flue early this morning, prompting a second alarm and multi-town response. The cause remains under investigation.
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Free Holiday Parking Now in New Bedford
New Bedford kicks off its 2025 Holiday Parking Program with 2 hours free downtown and North End parking plus ticket forgiveness for shoppers.
Employee Drug Bust: Librarian Charged at County Jail
A New Bedford woman, working as a jail librarian, was indicted in a multi-person K-2 smuggling scheme at the Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth.
Wind Turbine Blade Crashes Into Plymouth Cranberry Bog
A massive wind turbine blade broke off in Plymouth, landing in a cranberry bog. Fire officials and MassDEP are investigating the rare turbine failure.
34 Years Later, Attleboro Murder Case Comes to a Close
A Guatemalan man has been convicted of the 1991 Attleboro murder of Ismael Garcia after being found on a shrimp farm and extradited to Massachusetts.
D.A. Confirms Identities of Teens Killed in Route 140 Crash
Two teenagers killed in a Route 140 crash in New Bedford have been identified as 17-year-old Gabriel Sequeira and 15-year-old Anne De Carvalho, officials said.
DA: Missing Man With Dementia Was Found Deceased
The D.A.'s Office confirmed missing New Bedford man Antonio Valente, 83, was found dead near Market Basket. Investigation ongoing, foul play not suspected.
"Buy Nothing" Facebook Group Is Fighting Hunger Locally
A new SouthCoast Facebook food-share group uses the Buy Nothing model to fight food insecurity amid SNAP benefit uncertainty, connecting donors and neighbors in the community.
Big Win for Roy, Pemberton Upsets Giesta
In New Bedford’s election, civics teacher James Roy captured the open At-Large council seat, posting 3,872 votes; Ward 2 upsets, turnout stayed low at 11.32 percent.
Voting Machines Jam Again in New Bedford Election
In New Bedford’s city election, creased absentee ballots triggered jams in polling machines at Ward 1 and Ward 3; all votes secured and counted, officials confirm.