Joseph Duprey, 89, of Acushnet, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Gaudette) Duprey; they had been ...

New Bedford Public Schools opened the new Culinary and Nutrition Center on North Street on Tuesday, July 1, to serve as the ...

New Bedford High School's boys volleyball team defeated GNB Voc-Tech 3-0 in the City Challenge Cup, improving to 5-1 on the season. Senior Davon Centeio played a key role in the victory with ...

NEW BEDFORD — The opening of the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s new $31.5 million Welcome and Exhibition Center was heartily welcomed during an “Open Doors” celebration.

NEW BEDFORD — Several New Bedford police officers were recognized June 9 for their ability to de-escalate high-intensity situations through communication, empathy and professionalism.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — The New Bedford Fire Department announced that Fire Chief Scott Kruger will be retiring. According to officials, he will retire on July 5, after 34 years of service ...

NEW BEDFORD — Several New Bedford police officers were recognized June 9 for their ability to de-escalate high-intensity situations through communication, empathy and professionalism.

It’s estimated that 17 out of 30-plus people arrested in New Bedford during ICE’s Operation Patriot are Guatemalans with Mayan ethnicity.

The New Bedford Day of Portugal festival is relocating to Madeira Field. The festival will feature Portuguese food, music, folklore performances, and crafts. The event runs from Friday, June 13 to ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum held a ceremony on Thursday to mark the start of the public phase of its “Open Doors” expansion campaign. The museum has already raised more than $25 million to ...