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An unconventional book club becomes ‘found family’ in New Bedford
“These are my people. These are the people I’m going to spend time with. Life with. I’m gonna cry with them. I’m gonna be there for them.”
New Bedford’s Victor Fonseca, ‘an ambassador of joy’
Whether he’s greeting customers at The Baker or theatergoers at The Zeiterion, his warmth and charm shine through. At 81, he’s measuring success in terms of hugs and kisses.
Community steps up as Barnstable officer faces long recovery after being struck outside Cape Cod Melody Tent; family fundraiser launched
The community is coming together in a big way as a 19-year Barnstable Police veteran remains in recovery after being struck by a vehicle while helping pedestrians leave a concert, police said. Officer Peter Ginnetty was hit shortly after 10:00 p.m. Sunday, at 41 West Main Street…
History finds a home at the Fort Taber Fort Rodman Military Museum
The museum now holds donated objects from more than 2,000 people, nearly all veterans and their families.
Mural honors civil rights activist Jibreel Khazan
The three-paneled mural celebrates the life and legacy of the New Bedford resident, 84, who led a pivotal 1960 sit-in.
‘Flat is Back’ campaign hopes to put flounder back on people’s plates
The first-of-its-kind campaign, spearheaded by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, aims to build buzz around the plentiful yet underutilized flounder.
Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova reach settlement over contract
The terms of the agreement are confidential, but GE Vernova withdrew its notice of contract termination, and “both parties have agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims.”
22-year-old Fall River man held without bail in Superior Court on drug and firearm charges
A Fall River man faced a judge Thursday in Superior Court after being arrested on multiple gun and drug charges. According to police, on May 21st, CAST detectives were patrolling the area around Hartwell Street and Rodman Street. During their proactive patrolling, they observed a…
Our offshore wind tracker: What’s new with wind projects off Massachusetts and beyond?
Offshore wind is changing fast. Here’s our tracker, first published in April 2025, and the latest on where the Northeast’s wind projects stand as of Sept. 17, 2026.
Fall Hydrant Flushing Program
Hydrant Flushing Program locations for Friday, September 18
Man held on bail after 19-year police veteran struck by vehicle, significantly injured, at Cape Cod Melody Tent
A 19-year Barnstable police veteran remains in recovery after being struck by a vehicle while directing pedestrians after a concert, police said. Officer Peter Ginnetty was hit shortly after 10:05 p.m. Sunday, at 41 West Main Street in Hyannis. Police said he was standing in a…
Nigerian national residing in Massachusetts accused of voting in 2 elections
BOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Massachusetts has been arrested and charged with illegally voting in the 2022 midterm elections. Defendant also allegedly voted in the 2024 Presidential primary election. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 56-year-old…