Sports
Wareham boys basketball seeded first in 2026 Div. 4 state tournament
The Vikings have earned the top seed in the Div. 4 playoffs after a strong regular season.
7 SouthCoast Boys Basketball Teams Qualify for 2026 Playoffs
Teams from New Bedford, Wareham, Old Rochester, and more earn postseason berths
4 SouthCoast Hockey Teams Qualify for 2026 Playoffs
Bishop Stang, Dartmouth, and ORR/Fairhaven teams set to compete in state tournaments
Crime
Retired New Bedford Firefighter Faces Trial for Bar Fight
Manuel Mota declined a plea deal and will go to trial on April 7 over a disorderly conduct charge from a 2025 incident.
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.
Entertainment
Free Broadway Karaoke Night at Harbor Hotel
One-night-only event with no cover charge hosted by New Bedford venue
New Bedford JazzFest Returns March 1
The annual acoustic jazz series will feature three shows at the Steeple Playhouse starting next month.
Southcoast Brass Band to Headline Mardi Gras Celebration
Festive event at Bayside Lounge raises funds for local youth organization
Weather
Greater New Bedford Schools Remain Closed for Fifth Day After Snowstorm
Cleanup efforts continue across the region as communities dig out from massive snowfall.
Bulldozer Clears Snow on New Bedford Street
Resident says at least 4 feet of snow blocked access to the road
New Bedford Braces for Blizzard with Parking Bans, Cancellations
Heavy snow and frigid temps expected to impact travel, cleanup efforts
Lifestyle
Overlooked No More: Bobby Garnett, 'Godfather' of Vintage Dealers
His store, Bobby From Boston, transformed the way vintage men's wear is sold, serving as a model for a generation of retailers.
Massachusetts Offers SNAP Food Replacement After Blizzard
SNAP recipients can get reimbursed for spoiled food due to power outages during the recent record-breaking snowstorm.
Black and White Images Capture New Bedford's Port
Photographer shares moody, atmospheric shots of the historic fishing town's waterfront
