Don’t sneak up on a pigeon in Massachusetts – you could go to jail. It’s true: a law over 250 years old prohibits frightening pigeons or face jail time or a fine.

From beer sampling and food trucks to seafood delights, get ready to fill your calendars with these Greater New Bedford fall ...

A proposed four-story, 15-unit apartment building on Kempton Street in New Bedford is facing opposition from city councilors ...

Jamison Fisher, 50, has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal ...

The Houston Astros meet the Detroit Tigers as the AL foes battle in the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday.

The City Council president says Mayor Jon Mitchell sidestepped the board when hiring the new police chief. But what do the city laws say?

The Standard-Times continues its 2025 high school football coverage with a look at the 2025 schedule for Apponequet High School.

The National Weather Service is warning about high surf and dangerous rip currents as Hurricane Erin continues north track.

Dance, art, and music classes are scheduled to return this fall at the MAC, offering kids creative ways to ease into the season, according to a community announcement. The Marion Art Center’s fall ...

A Texas inmate was mistakenly released from a Houston jail on Sunday morning, police say.