MariMed Inc. Short Interest Surges Over 2,300% in February
The cannabis company's short interest jumped dramatically in the last month, raising questions about investor sentiment.
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Closed Due to Mechanical Issue
Margaret M. (Walsh) Bancroft, 86, Passes Away
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.
Weather
Search Continues for Fisherman from New Bedford's Yankee Rose
Coast Guard launches extensive search and rescue operation after fishing vessel sinks off Provincetown

Massachusetts Police Officers Rescue Fisherman from Freezing Waters
Body camera footage shows officers' quick response to pull man to safety
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.
Crime
1 Crew Member Identified In Sinking Of MA Fishing Boat
Search for second fisherman aboard the Yankee Rose called off

Officers Rescue Massachusetts Fisherman from Icy Waters
Body camera footage shows dramatic rescue of man who fell into frigid waters between fishing vessels
Good Samaritan seriously injured helping driver on Route 24
Newlywed Zach Alfi remains hospitalized with multiple injuries after being struck by a vehicle while assisting another driver in Freetown.
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.