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A famous dollhouse shop featured on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is leaving New Bedford for a bigger space in Fall River, bringing more displays, classes, and shopping options.

New Bedford police arrested a man in the South End after detectives found a loaded firearm in a cross-body bag during a surveillance investigation.

Massachusetts lawmakers again support lifting the Sunday hunting ban, citing deer overpopulation, Lyme disease risks and hunter access, but the centuries-old law remains in place.

Free New Bedford workshops will teach residents how to repair clothing and bicycles while helping reduce waste at the Crapo Hill landfill.

United Way’s Hunger Heroes Food Drop will collect snack donations March 21 at Dartmouth Mall to create 1,000 meal packs for SouthCoast kids during April school vacation.

Massachusetts property taxes are climbing again in 2026, with the average bill topping $8,000. See how New Bedford, Fall River and other SouthCoast towns compare statewide.

A sunbathing seal surprised a SouthCoast walker along West Beach in New Bedford on a sunny March afternoon.

Food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats make life easier, but apartment dwellers face a growing debate: should drivers deliver to your door or the building entrance?

Former New Bedford Police officer Matthew Rayner has been sworn in as Carver’s new police chief after years of service with both departments.

Massachusetts drought conditions persist despite the Blizzard of 2026 dumping three feet of snow across New Bedford and Fall River.