New Bedford News

The city's annual dropout rate decreased in 2011 to its lowest level in nearly a decade, according to data released last week by the state education department.

Starting this week, Mayor Jon Mitchell will kick off what he hopes will be a "good conversation" with the community about the city's school system.

Larry Adams III, far left, needs a kidney. Next to him is sister Lisa, 16, mom, Marie, and sister, Salena, 18.

Hugh Masekela is coming to the Zeiterion Feb. 24. Library card holders are entitled to a $10 discount on tickets in a recently announced partnership.

Nestled right within the heart of New Bedford's burgeoning downtown district, Freestones City Grill has emerged as one of the city's foremost destinations for classic and classy fare, having served the public's appetite since the original owners, Kerry Mitchell and Debby Seguin, first purchased the building back in 1978.

Fall River and New Bedford residents have spent much of the past year wondering just how 800-plus bio-tech jobs at Meditech somehow slipped through their grasp.

The residents of Brandon Woods of New Bedford would like to thank and acknowledge the Zeiterion Theatre for their kindness and community spirit demonstrated during this past holiday season.

Families and seniors who struggle to make ends meet may not be taking advantage of all of the available tax breaks.

Narcotics detectives in New Bedford have made a number of arrests in recent days with a series of raids beginning on Thursday at the first-fllor, west side apartment at 132 Nye St.

"If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it," says Ken Kidd of his reunion with Lindell Magnin after 42 years.

Democratic caucuses are taking place around the state and on Saturday it was New Bedford's turn to elect delegates to the party's state convention set for June 2 in Springfield.

Submitted photo New Bedford manufacturer Edson International is creating special carts for use in the rescue of stranded dolphins and small whales.

UMass scientists presented a status report on the ground-breaking Massachusetts Estuaries Project Friday but did not placate a prominent critic who contends mismanagement has delayed some crucial SouthCoast reports for years.

A A A A A A A March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, the theme for this month's AHA Night in New Bedford "Hear me roar", prompts Gallery 65 artist Kim Barry of Mattapoisett, to bring us into the month with a softer touch, Orchids! Kim will present a display of her large decorative plant containers, resplendent with orchids.

Contois-Gendreau - Charles and Elaine Gendreau of New Bedford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Toni Marie Gendreau, to Mathieu G. Contois, son of William and Lillian Contois of Acushnet.

Some SouthCoast Catholic priests will be preaching Sunday on what they and the bishops consider the federal government's assault on religious freedom in mandating contraceptive coverage in employer health insurance plans.

Photo shows [art of the new community center at Ingraham Place that will be home to the SCHOONER program for 6-12 year old students.

It looks like Old Man Winter could be waking up.A An ocean storm isA expected to bring accumulating snow A beginning tonight at midnight and continuing throughout Saturday, according to the National Weather Service .A A winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

On Monday, Mayor Jon Mitchell will join other city officials and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., in reopening the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center at 181 Hillman St.

With the National Weather Service forecasting at least several of inches of snow - and the possibility of more depending on the storm's track - the city's snow emergency parking ban takes effect at 8 a.m. Saturday.