2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (256+ words) City councilors are exploring potential for cannabis lounges in New Bedford, but some officials worry about roadside sobriety testing. New Bedford debates cannabis lounges. What about driving while high? NEW BEFORD " City councilors are exploring the potential for cannabis lounges…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (123+ words) A 39-year-old New Bedford man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fight that started in a Fall River bar. FALL RIVER " A 39-year-old New Bedford man pleaded guilty in Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River on March…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (124+ words) Sweeping occurs bi-weekly overnight on designated streets, and during these times, no parking is allowed on both sides of the street from 11: 50 p. m. Thursday until 6 a. m. Friday. Vehicles that are not. .. New Bedford street sweeping begins, avoid towing New Bedford " The City…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (104+ words) New Bedford city retirees could be in line for a bump in their pensions. Here's how much, and how much it would cost. New Bedford city retirees could get a bump in their pensions NEW BEDFORD " New Bedford city retirees…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (175+ words) FALL RIVER " A New Bedford man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of the first-degree murder of 20-year-old Lorenzo Gomes, also of New Bedford, in 2023. Xavier Luis Rodriguez, 22. .. New Bedford man must serve 25 years of life…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (435+ words) NEW BEDFORD " Former Police Chief Paul Oliveira has withdrawn an application to relinquish his law enforcement certification that would have allowed him to become a licensed private investigator. The request was to have been heard by the Peace Officer Standards…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (92+ words) Masonic Building apartment plans in New Bedford have been put on hold. What the owners plan to do moving forward. Masonic Building apartment plans stall in New Bedford Plans to convert the Masonic Building at 211 Union St. into apartments appear…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (116+ words) Meg Feeney found healing and health after her best friend's death, now running the New Bedford Half Marathon for the first time. New Bedford runner turns grief into half marathon journey NEW BEDFORD " When Meg Feeney's best friend of 20 years…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (96+ words) MBTA announced a modified schedule Sunday for the Fall River/New Bedford Line for those traveling to Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade. St. Patrick's Day parade train schedule for Fall River/New Bedford Line For those traveling into Boston, the…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (127+ words) Shimmer Clean and Ethical Beauty in New Bedford is expanding its store and creating a new community space. Here's what we know. .. New Bedford's Shimmer expands and creates a community space NEW BEDFORD " After seven years on Union Street, Shimmer…...