Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department ...

It's early, but mosquitoes with West Nile virus have already been detected in Massachusetts. The Department of Public Health announced June 17 that mosquitos trapped in Shrewsbury tested positive for ...

There is always the option to go to the beach, but that takes packing and planning — splash pads are a whole lot less work.

Acting Police Chief Derek Belong gave the city’s newest police officers a daylong tour of New Bedford, from the beaches to ...

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Thomas Platt of Fairhaven is the winner of a $1 million prize in the ...

Have you thought about trying your hand at golf, but a membership isn't for you? Here's local public golf courses to try.

People age 55-plus are looking to make their home lives simpler but more fulfilling, where they can live on a single level in an open floor plan with easy access to fun features like heated ...

A recent series by the Boston Globe has shone a spotlight on New Bedford police's use of confidential informants. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced he has hired an investigative team to ...

Paula Prado, who was juror No. 11 in the trial, said to Patriot Ledger media partner WCVB Channel 5 that she thought Read was guilty of manslaughter at first. As the trial went on, she said that there ...

Starting today, June 19, readers can vote for their MVP from the girls spring playoffs (softball, lacrosse, tennis and track) ...

NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Art Museum marks its 30th anniversary this year with a landmark celebration. On June 10, the Museum hosts its gala and unveiling of its "Best of SouthCoast ...

Here are free reading programs to help you encourage reading this summer: ...