Bridgewater State Students Get Discounted South Coast Rail Fares
A new state pilot program will allow BSU students living along the South Coast Rail line to access reduced commuter rail fares.
Massachusetts Police Officers Rescue Fisherman from Freezing Waters
New SNAP Work Requirements Soon Go Into Effect for People 55 to 64
Sports
Silva becomes Voc-Tech's all-time leading scorer in girls basketball
Junior guard Jai-Ana Silva surpasses Stephanie Antoine's mark of 1,493 points

GNB Voc-Tech's Jai-Ana Silva surpasses 1,500 career points
With 31 points in a playoff win, Jai-Ana Silva becomes GNB Voc-Tech's all-time leading scorer in girls basketball.
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.
Crime
New Bedford Police rescue man from freezing water
Authorities pulled the man from the water after he fell between two fishing vessels.

DNA in 1988 Murder May Link to New Bedford Highway Killings
Court rules DNA testing can move forward in decades-old Dartmouth murder case despite defendant's death.
Former New Bedford Police Chief Seeks Private Eye License
Oliveira's request to relinquish law enforcement certification faces review over undisclosed lawsuits.
Weather
New Bedford's Snow Piles Provide Unexpected Benefits
Melting snow helps replenish groundwater and improve water quality, even as cities struggle to manage excess snowfall.

New Bedford Lifts Citywide Parking Ban After Blizzard
Mayor Jon Mitchell ends parking restrictions as cleanup efforts progress.
New Bedford Parking Ban Remains in Effect During Blizzard Cleanup
Mayor provides update on recovery efforts after record-breaking storm.
Entertainment
New Bedford Symphony Welcomes Percussion Powerhouse Cynthia Yeh
Boldness Unbound concert features electrifying percussion concerto and American symphonic classic

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.
Lifestyle
Joan Frances (Mendes) Bobrowiecki, 90, Passes Away
Longtime Dartmouth teacher and community volunteer remembered for her kindness and love of family

New Bedford Celebrates Black History Month
Abolition Row Park hosts annual commemoration of African American history and culture.
Co-Creative Center Forced to Vacate Union Street Location
Nonprofit arts hub must relocate after building is sold to new owners with steep rent increase.