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All →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…
Used Bikes, a Tight Budget, a Push From Beacon Hill: How a New Bedford School Program Got Students Rolling
A school-based bicycle rental program started at Keith Middle School for students who walk to class has expanded to several other New Bedford Public Schools campuses after local donations and grant support helped cover bikes and safety equipment. The program was created by…
New Bedford, Dartmouth Police Officers Raise Funds for Special Olympics at Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop event
Members of the New Bedford Police Union and the Dartmouth Police Department took part in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Thursday evening at Texas Roadhouse in Dartmouth. The event raised money and awareness for Special Olympics Massachusetts, a year-round organization that provides…
Massachusetts Teacher Association, politicians, condemn South Coast ICE arrests; DHS says operation is lawful and part of nationwide deportation push
While federal immigration agents detained over 30 people this week in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fall River, officials and groups are pushing back against ICE’s actions. The Massachusetts Teachers Association has issued a statement, attributable to MTA President Matt Bach and…
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…
From Wonder Bowl to Whaling Museum: New Bedford’s Junior Summer Program Calls It A Wrap
The New Bedford Police Department’s School Resource Officer Division wrapped up its 2026 Junior Summer Program, a youth initiative the department said was designed to provide a structured summer of activities while giving officers time to work directly with local children.…
Mass. leaders accuse ICE of sowing fear in community; agency says detention is 'a choice'
As local leaders continue pressing ICE for transparency about arrests in Massachusetts, the agency maintains it is not required to provide a rationale.
Attorneys, advocates help families navigate wave of ICE arrests across South Coast
Community organizations and attorneys are stepping in to help families navigate a recent surge of ICE activity across the South Coast.
$1.3 million in state aid could help save New Bedford fire station 9
Mayor Jon Mitchell had been planning to close the station to help close a $32 million budget gap, despite objections from the city council and firefighters union.
‘It’s a desert:’ A quiet day of anxiety in New Bedford
ICE presence in the city seems to have decreased on Wednesday after two days of incessant activity in which agents arrested about 40 people on the South Coast.
State grants $1.3 million to keep New Bedford’s Fire Station 9 open
After months of budgetary back-and-forth, the city announced Wednesday that the state would appropriate the funds to keep the North End station open.
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 Family Dollar closing is both downtown loss and opportunity
Could a better grocery store with housing above it come to downtown?
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.
Community denounces New Bedford ICE activity following surge in arrests
Sadness, fear and frustration fueled a rally outside New Bedford City Hall Tuesday night as residents and advocates spoke out against recent ICE operations in the area.
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.
ICE makes at least a dozen arrests in New Bedford
Healey called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reveal immediately who they arrested and the reasons why.
ICE arrests surge in New Bedford area; immigrants warned to stay home
At least nine people were arrested in New Bedford and Dartmouth Tuesday, after at least 10 arrests Monday.
New Bedford mayor, city council still at odds over Station 9
The clock is ticking for New Bedford city officials to determine the future of Fire Station No. 9.
'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.
New Bedford Teen Arrested in Fall River Shooting
Fall River Police arrested 18-year-old Bruno Darosa in New Bedford for a Cash Street shooting. Officers seized an unserialized loaded firearm discarded in a toilet during the raid.
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.
Future of New Bedford fire station 9 remains uncertain
The debate over whether to keep a New Bedford fire station in operation continued this week.
Pereira Promises Collaboration, Not Contention, If Mayor Shows
As New Bedford faces a political showdown over Fire Station 9, City Council President Ryan Pereira urges Mayor Jon Mitchell to attend a special meeting.
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.