City of Fall River Opens Cooling Center During Heat Wave
The cooling center at Government Center will be open Monday and Tuesday due to high temperatures.
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New Bedford Officials Preparing for Surge in Coronavirus Cases
Southcoast Health is preparing for a 'surge' in coronavirus patients as more confirmed cases are diagnosed in Bristol County and people begin to get sick.
Plymouth County's Second COVID-19 Case Reported in Wareham
A Plymouth County resident tested positive for coronavirus after walking into the Tobey Hospital Emergency Department. The resident is self-quarantined at home.
New Bedford Residents Petition Against Plan to Close Station 11
New Bedford residents collected 1,164 signatures to protest the mayoral administration's plan to decommission Engine 11 in the South End.
New Bedford City Council Votes Against Coronavirus Agenda Item
The New Bedford City Council on Monday night narrowly voted down Ward 3 Councilor Hugh Dunn’s attempt to add a late-file agenda item that would have requested the mayoral administration and local health officials to brief councilors on how the city is preparing for the coronavirus.
Longtime Local Journalist Charged with Indecent Assault on Minor
Richard 'Ric' Oliveira, a well-known journalist, radio personality and musician on the SouthCoast, is facing indecent assault and battery charges on a minor.
Red Light Cameras Are a Good Idea [OPINION]
The legislation makes sense and could help to make our streets a bit safer.
Military Museum Looking for Volunteers [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Museum President Joe Langlois was a guest last week on Townsquare Sunday on WBSM.
Wainer & Son Sale Caught Most By Surprise [OPINION]
Any changes in the local operation could impact a local economy which is already under stress.
Police: No Injuries in Car Fire on Interstate 195 in Marion
A flaming Subaru tied up Friday morning's commute for some motorists.