The New Bedford Harbor Hotel is changing ownership.   Known for its restaurants such as Merrill’s on the Waterfront and Bittersweet Farms, Lafrance Hospitality ...

A judge has dismissed much of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a Fall River Public Schools safety officer against the school department and several school officials.   ...

An investigation is underway after a threatening phone call forced Newport Hospital into a lockdown Saturday afternoon.   Officers rushed to the hospital just before 4 ...

Westport Animal Control is thanking a good Samaritan for notifying officers about an injured osprey last week.   In a social media post Friday, Westport Animal Control ...

Graduates are expected to cross the stage as Bristol Community College celebrates its 59th commencement. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. May 16 under the college’s ...

A national broadband internet provider is planning to deliver free wifi in two city parks.   The Park Board on Wednesday, May 6, granted permission for Ripple ...

A Massachusetts man is being held without bail following his arraignment yesterday in Rhode Island.    Demetri Sousa of Seekonk pleaded not guilty for the February ...

A new poll gives Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey a five-point lead over his primary challenger in the race for the Democratic Party nomination.    The Emerson ...

The FBI recently arrested a 20-year-old Hungarian man believed to be responsible for a swatting incident in Tiverton two years ago.   Officers rushed to a Tiverton home ...

A homicide investigation is underway in New Bedford, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.   Officers were called to the area of Acushnet ...

The Committee to Recall Mayor Paul Coogan stands by its affidavit to begin the recall process, despite Corporation Counsel Alan Rumsey giving the opinion that the ...

Strong winds caused difficulties for firefighters battling a massive blaze at Mid City Steel that broke out Monday afternoon, May 4, and caused multiple brush fires. ...