Grandfather Turned Police Officer Begins New Career
A 48-year-old grandfather from New Bedford is one of the city's newest police officers.
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A 48-year-old grandfather from New Bedford is one of the city's newest police officers.
Police say Brad Lourenco was shot at a park near the intersection of South First and Blackmer Streets around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
A woman is recovering at the hospital thanks to her son who saved her by running into her burning home.
Lobsters seized by authorities on Sunday because they were caught illegally went to a good cause.
A New Bedford store owner swung a bat to fight off a knife-wielding robber who was attempting to leave the business with a cash register.
Authorities said Thursday afternoon a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in New Bedford is now in custody.
The family of a murdered Vietnam veteran is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Department of Youth Services and a state-contracted facility, alleging oversight allowed an accused teen killer to escape.
A New Bedford mother has been arrested for allegedly abandoning her 11-year-old son on the side of the road in sub-freezing temperatures Friday night.
Fifteen people are now looking for a place to stay after a triple-decker fire in New Bedford.
A New Bedford woman was arrested after a hit and run crash in Dartmouth that left a teenager with serious injuries.
Emergency crews fielded a happy call Saturday when they responded to the birth of two twin girls.
When 14-year-old Noah Fernandes died last spring, after a 9-year battle with mitochondrial disease, his parents buried him at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Bedford.
Dartmouth Police arrested a New Bedford woman Wednesday night who they said hit an officer with her car and drove away.
Volunteering their time to help veterans: it's a project that took only a day, but makes a permanent difference.
Three offshore wind energy developers holding leases in federal waters off Massachusetts have agreed to use a state facility on the New Bedford waterfront as a staging area for future projects, Gov. Charlie Baker's administration said Tuesday.
With the approval, the public-use airport is now able to accept flights originating from outside of the country.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy Wednesday night in New Bedford.
A 15-year-old boy was killed and two other teens were injured in a stabbing incident.
Federal authorities say a man arrested in Connecticut is wanted by Massachusetts police for questioning in connection with the killing of his 19-year-old daughter.
The fight to wipe out mosquitoes carrying diseases like West Nile and EEE intensifies in New Bedford.
Police are investigating two separate high speed chases that occurred in New Bedford Monday afternoon.
Located along the cobblestone streets of historic downtown New Bedford is a place named Tia Maria's European Cafe, where a bubbly young woman is living her dream.
Two men accused of holding up several businesses in New Bedford and surrounding cities with a stun gun have been arrested.
A New Bedford woman waiting for her son to get out of work at closing time was carjacked in a Dartmouth parking lot.
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School honored George Heath, who was stabbed and killed inside a Taunton restaurant.
Weymouth neighbors say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs have stolen their sense of calm.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Haverhill, Massachusetts is banning all cryptocurrency ATMs after three people were scammed out of a total of $20,000.
Efforts to remove dams from the Charles River in Massachusetts are already underway.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester school district, after learning their five-year-old was left alone in a quiet room while a staff member allegedly held the door shut.
Haverhill, Massachusetts is banning all cryptocurrency ATMs after three people were scammed out of a total of $20,000.
Neighbors say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs along their shoreline has stolen their sense of calm.
An explosion at an industrial plant in East Providence, Rhode Island sent 13 workers to the hospitals with minor injuries.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour while a staff member allegedly held the door shut.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee at Fenway Park.
The three finalists have been announced for the Patriots Hall of Fame as fans will choose between Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.