Crime
Family of New Bedford Woman Killed by Drunk Driver Vows Justice
Mary Ptaszenski's family says $5,000 bail for the suspect is a "slap in the face".
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
Sports
Vote for the Boys Athlete 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.
Vote for the Girls Athlete 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.
Vote for the Boys 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.
Lifestyle
New Bedford Favorite Dee's Hot Dogs Reopens After Renovations
Dee's Hot Dogs is back in business after a longer-than-expected closure for interior upgrades.
New Bedford Area Restaurants Vie for Best Fireside Dining Title
Readers vote for their favorite cozy spot to enjoy a meal by the fire
Photos Capture Wintry Life in Coastal Massachusetts
Standard-Times photographer Peter Pereira shares his favorite images from the week of February 6, 2026.
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
