Question 1 advocates are fighting for more government transparency and are criticizing the Legislature for not following the ...

Protecting the right to vote also means ensuring voters understand their rights and know where to turn if something goes wrong.

NEW BEDFORD — A four-ton white pine has made its way to the grounds of the Community Boating Center on Padanaram Avenue. The interior of the massive tree, which was originally 100 feet tall, will be ...

NEW BEDFORD — Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol Saturday night, according to ...

Shawn Oliver is continuing to serve as a New Bedford city councilor, even after ending his campaign for lieutenant governor over the weekend. And no one can stop him until the next election. That’s ...

Supporters of gubernatorial candidates Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue rally outside of WBZ studios where the contestants faced off in their first debate on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Credit: WBZ ...

Former Mayor Scott Lang and Ward 1 City Councillor Leo Choquette called for the resignation of Ward 3 City Councillor Shawn Oliver, five days after an accident for which Oliver was charged with ...

Flock: Public Safety vs. Privacy” is a civil forum designed to explore the complexities of using automated license-plate ...

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NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell has fired two officers after internal investigations found they used the Police Department’s automated license-plate surveillance system for personal purposes. The ...