New Bedford News

Four males, armed with a gun and a hammer, assaulted a 34-year-old city man Wednesday afternoon in an attempted robbery on Ruth Street, police said.

A 23-year-old city man, who was seriously injured Wednesday when he was struck by a car, is out of the hospital.

Trains on the new summer passenger service to the Cape will not be passing at-grade crossings in South Middleboro at top speed - 55 miles an hour - unless all safety measures are in place, selectmen were told Monday night.

A classic diner should have four things: fresh, tasty food, good service, good coffee, and some type of special theme or vibe that distinguishes it.

Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter criticized a district court judge for not holding a New Bedford shooting suspect without bail.

Burned to the water line, the Ferry Steamer "Sankaty" lies at the bottom alongside the Charles W. Morgan at Union Wharf, in Fairhaven.

Tickets: Free with museum admission. $14 adults, $21 seniors, $9 students, $6 children, under 5 free.

Courtesy photo Frances Perkins, the first female member of the U.S. Cabinet, served in the FDR administration.

At the same time, the coalition pushed officials to provide more information on renters, who may not be benefitting as much as owners, to try to boost energy efficiency across the state.

Before Republican Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez met around the table with the jeaned and polo-shirted representatives of the New Bedford fishing industry in a crowded room at the Whaling City Seafood Auction, he took off his suit jacket, replacing it with the original issue bomber jacket he wore as a Navy pilot.

A Spruce Street residence was struck by gunfire Tuesday night - the third drive-by shooting in three nights, police said.

CHAMBERLAIN: of Rochester, Sunday, May 5, 2013, Georgia Decas, 91. Widow of Joseph A. Chamberlain.

Jeffrey P. Silva served with the New Bedford Police Department for 22 years. Most recently he served as public information officer.

We reserve the right to remove any content at any time from this Community, including without limitation if it violates the Community Rules .

Harry Lee Kummer III, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.

The City Council will weigh in Thursday on Mayor Jon Mitchell's request to transfer $3.5 million from the city surplus funds to plug the School Department's deficit.

A memorial service for Jordan Costa is planned for Saturday at the church where he married his wife, Heather, the day before he died.

Moments after being crowned New Bedford Idol, Jayliana Brito was enveloped in a group hug from the 18 other competition participants.

Two suspects are in custody after they shot up a car Monday night on Myrtle Street and then led police on a long, high-speed chase through several parts of the city, police said.

Someone stole a Purple Heart medal, like the one above, from the father of a young marine who was killed in Iraq.