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Two people have been arrested after they were seen openly drinking alcohol in a New Bedford park. New Bedford Police spokesman Lt. Amos Melo tells WBSM News police officers warned 38-year-old Tammy DeFreitas of New Bedford and 47-year-old William LaGrant of Brockton after they were seen with an open container of alcohol in Riverside Park around 12:30am Tuesday...

A “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be in effect in Bristol County this weekend.

Bridgewater State University's Springfest can be a really fun time. Usually the last week of classes, it's a great way to let off some steam before buckling down for finals. However, it looks like this group got a little too carried away and definitely crossed a line...

A Sobriety Checkpoint will be in effect in Plymouth County this weekend.

Providence officials announced that they will be suspending the open-container laws for certain areas downtown and on Federal Hill starting today.

A "Sobriety Checkpoint" will be implemented in Plymouth County this weekend.

The Massachusetts State Police say a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be in effect this weekend in Plymouth County.

It's important to remember that alcohol is an indulgence, and a new study confirms that. Harvard Medical School researchers surveyed 4,466 people with an average age of 76 who also underwent heart scans. They discovered when men drank more than two drinks per day, and when women drank just more than one drink a day, they actually experienced changes in the structure of their hearts...

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, area residents may be more apt to take advantage of the warmer weather by going out on a boat. The Coast Guard is advising boaters to take the proper precautions when heading out onto the ocean. U.S...

Fairhaven emergency personnel and Boston MedFlight responded to Fairhaven High School Friday morning, but it was just a drill.