Crime
New Bedford Couple Charged with $750K Insurance Fraud Scheme
Brendan and Lisa Lawler accused of stealing from clients to prop up failing insurance business
Woman Dies After New Bedford Crash Involving Police Cruiser
Authorities investigating incident that resulted in fatality.
Multi-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser in New Bedford
Incident occurred on Route 18 north near Purchase Street off-ramp on Friday night.
Politics
Frederick Douglass, Abolitionist Icon, Born 200 Years Ago
Douglass' life and legacy as a powerful voice against slavery and for civil rights
New Bedford City Council Shrinks Committees Under Pereira's 2026 Plan
Council President Ryan Pereira outlines major changes to City Council committees, including reducing sizes and creating new committees.
New Bedford Activist to Challenge Rep. Bill Keating
Craig Swallow launches primary campaign against long-serving Massachusetts congressman
