Vote for the Girls Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 2-8
Candidates come from Apponequet, Stang, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Voc-Tech, New Bedford, Old Colony, ORR and Wareham. Voting ends at 8 p.m. on Feb. 15.
Family of New Bedford Woman Killed by Drunk Driver Vows Justice
New Bedford Area Restaurants Vie for Best Fireside Dining Title
Crime
Man charged with motor vehicle homicide after woman, 70, killed in New Bedford crash
Andrew Johansen, 34, of Dartmouth, was arraigned on charges including motor vehicle homicide by OUI and negligence.

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.
Lifestyle
Photos Capture Wintry Life in Coastal Massachusetts
Standard-Times photographer Peter Pereira shares his favorite images from the week of February 6, 2026.

New Bedford Eats: Discover Unique Dining Experiences
From 'Girl Dinner' to $10 burgers, the SouthCoast food scene offers a variety of delectable options.
New Bedford Charter School Now Accepting Applications
Global Learning Charter Public School open house set for February 5th
Politics
Trump Reopens Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Ocean Off New England
Reverses Obama-era protections for marine national monument

Trump Reopens Atlantic Ocean to Commercial Fishing, Reversing Obama-Era Protections
The former president signed a proclamation to reestablish fishing access in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the New England coast.
Immigration Advocates Warn of Possible ICE Presence in New Bedford
Local immigrant rights group reports sightings of federal agents in downtown area