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Sabor Latino brings Latin dining to Fall River
A new Latin restaurant has taken over a familiar Flint location in Fall River. Sabor Latino is now open at 1856 Pleasant Street, in the space formerly occupied by Pingo Doce Steakhouse. The Brazilian steakhouse that closed in July. The opening is part of a broader wave of Latin…
A New Bedford Whaleship, First-Time Captain, a Sperm Whale That Stopped Running and Sent Her to the Bottom
On August 20, 1851, far out on the Pacific’s Off-Shore Ground, a wounded sperm whale did something almost no whale had ever been known to do. It stopped running. It turned. It smashed two whaleboats to splinters. Then it charged the mother ship itself and stove in her hull. By…
Attleboro area flu clinics
are in full swing.
Mansfield notebook
MANSFIELD -- The town has updated and made more accessible its Business Development & Permitting Guide to help residents, property owners, and businesses better understand the local permitting process.
Hundreds lose power in Attleboro area from nor'easter
The Attleboro area so far has endured this weekend's nor'easter fairly well, with only scattered power failures impacting several hundred homes and businesses and numerous trees and branches blown down by winds topping 40 mph in places.
Durfee football wins with heavy heart: 'Everything we do moving forward is for Marvins.'
Matt Sherry and the Durfee High football team played with a heavy heart on Thursday, Sept. 24 against Somerset Berkley.
Fall River building demolition continues into evening
Fall River begins demolition of historic downtown building
PACE Celebrates $25,000 GBFB Grant for New Refrigerated Van Serving 200 New Bedford Households
On September 24, PACE Community Food Center celebrated a $25,000 Community Investment Grant from The Greater Boston Food Bank, which supported the purchase of a new refrigerated van that delivers healthy meals to 200 households in the New Bedford area. Community leaders…
Taunton-area nor'easter storm forces cancellation of events
Box truck driven by Fall River man plunges off highway into water
Police said up to six vehicles were involved in at least two crashes just after 7:30 a.m. on I-293 North.
Fall River to borrow $10M for road repairs. When to expect the work.
In Westport, East Beach residents, harbormasters prep for storm
Fall River to borrow $10M for road repairs
The city is borrowing money to boost its annual spending on road maintenance.
UMass Dartmouth holds vigil for slain football player
The UMass Dartmouth football team and other members of the campus community gathered Wednesday evening to remember a student-athlete who was killed in Providence last weekend.
Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Crack in Fall River
Brockton man Antonio Dossantos-Tirado pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to drug distribution and conspiracy charges involving crack and fentanyl sales in Fall River.
VFW Auxiliary observes POW/MIA Recognition Day
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary held a remembrance ceremony in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) at the Fairhaven Council on Aging/ Senior Center on Saturday, 9/19/26. The event featured…
Pump Track at Macomber & Pimental Park gets Class A redo
By Beth David, Editor The BMX pump track at Macomber & Pimental Park in Fairhaven got a top notch asphalt re-do recently. On Saturday, 9/19/26, officials and BMX enthusiasts, volunteers, kids, parents, and neighbors, enjoyed a variety of fun events at an official ribbon cutting…
Fairhaven CPC application deadline is approaching
Press Release The Fairhaven Community Preservation Committee is accepting applications for the FY28 funding round. The FY28 Community Preservation Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Community Preservation Committee Webpage…
Shepherd Center to produce local author’s play
The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts will host a performance by local playwrght Beth Luey about the long friendship between famed author Mark Twain and Fairhaven tycoon Henry Huttleston Rogers Oct. 3 and 4. Directed by Kiah Allaire, “Rogers & Twain In Their Own Words” is…
State Aid Coming to Keep Station 9 Open
New Bedford Fire Station 9 will remain open through fiscal year funding via $1.3M state supplemental aid. Local leaders react to state public safety grant allocation.
New Bedford Harbor turns red for wastewater dye study
Officials hope the study, which involved 100 gallons of EPA-approved red dye, will help them better understand how the city’s treated sewage moves through Buzzards Bay.
Boy on Skateboard Struck By Car in Taunton
A juvenile skateboarder was seriously injured Tuesday after being struck by a car on Cottage Street. Taunton Police are investigating the crash.
Skateboarder hit by car in Taunton
Police said the young boy was riding a skateboard around 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Cottage and State streets.
Freak Accident Leads to High Praise for NBFD
After being pinned by her rolling car at Melville Towers, a New Bedford resident praised local firefighters for rescuing her, issuing a passionate plea to Mayor Jon Mitchell to keep Station 9 open.
Stolen Gun Recovered in Fall River
Fall River Police arrested Taurean French, 35, seizing a loaded high-capacity stolen gun during a search warrant. French faces multiple illegal firearm and stolen property charges.
Commentary: Betty Slade and David Cole — Westport’s spy masters coaxed the most out of us
Five 'Haunted' Places To Avoid This Fall In Massachusetts
Fall River's most infamous house still draws visitors curious about what happened there in 1892 and what guests say they've experienced since.
Slade, Cole bid farewell to Westport
'It's a case that needs to be done': Lindsay Clancy's attorney files new motions
12 News caught up with Kevin Reddington outside New Bedford District Court on Monday while he was there for several other clients.
Vigil held for UMass Dartmouth football player killed in Providence
A UMass Dartmouth football player died and another was injured following a stabbing just after midnight Friday outside Mezzo Lounge on Charles Street.
Yesteryear Cyclery to Close After 111 Years
New Bedford’s iconic Yesteryear Cyclery is closing after 111 years as owner Kim Camara announces his retirement. The family-owned bike shop will cease operations by December 31, 2026.
Dartmouth pride regardless of Pride Night loss
Elderly Man Struck in Fairhaven Walmart Lot
An 89-year-old pedestrian suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in the Fairhaven Walmart parking lot and transported to St. Luke's Hospital.
Artifacts returned to WWII battleship after decades missing
After three decades missing, nine historical artifacts have been returned to the U.S.S. Massachusetts in Fall River.
Artifacts returned to USS Massachusetts after decades missing
After three decades missing, nine historical artifacts have been returned to the U.S.S. Massachusetts in Fall River.
12 Gives Back: Forever Paws Animal Shelter
This month, WPRI 12 and Somerset Federal Credit Union are recognizing Forever Paws Animal Shelter for making a difference in the community.
Westport field hockey dominates Wareham 4-0
Salvation Army of Fall River 5K run aims to help local families
The Salvation Army of Fall River is inviting runners and walkers to support programs for local children and families during its 16th annual Fall River 5K Walk and Run on Sept. 26 at the Holiday Inn Express, 360 Airport Road in Fall River.
Think you can handle the heat? Giana's Hell Night returns to Easton
FBI Returns Missing Items to Battleship Cove
Missing for 30 years, rare WWII artifacts and documents from the USS Massachusetts have been returned to Battleship Cove thanks to the FBI and a Texas family.
Bad blood at Westport Point boils over
UMass Dartmouth lands state funds for wind energy
UMass Dartmouth will receive $730,090 in state funding to expand offshore wind workforce training and support research tied to the industry's development in New England.
New Bedford's New Food Waste Collection
New Bedford is launching a new curbside food scrap collection program with Black Earth Compost to reduce waste and extend the life of the Crapo Hill Landfill.
Twenty-five years later, Fall River reflects on 9/11's lasting toll
On a breezy Friday morning, one fact appeared to weigh on the city officials gathered in the shadow of the Braga Bridge: an entire generation has grown up with no memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Political Feud Escalates Regarding Future of Station 9
New Bedford Council President Ryan Pereira called a special meeting to force Mayor Jon Mitchell to use funded appropriations to save Fire Station 9, though the mayor's office dismissed the move as a political stunt.
25 years after 9/11, Battleship Cove remembers those lost
Twenty-five years after the attacks that changed the country forever, Massachusetts' official 9/11 memorial in Fall River will once again become a place of remembrance.
Swansea’s Toys for Tots drive in limbo due to baseball league’s dispute with town
Swansea remains committed to supporting the annual Toys for Tots campaign, despite concerns surrounding the nonprofit's use of the Nike Site Road facility.
Westport COA welcomes $122,000 ride
Mitchell Seeks to Ban Data Center Construction in New Bedford
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposed a citywide ban on new data centers to study AI infrastructure impacts and update zoning regulations.
Dartmouth Grange Fair returns
No Dartmouth cases but Bristol County in 'moderate' risk for West Nile Virus
Easton native becomes latest local player to join New England Revolution