Political newcomer Chester Tam won the Republican primary for the Bristol 9th district, beating former New Bedford City Councilor Henry Bousquet.

Markey, 80, defeated Seth Moulton, 47, a moderate who had argued for a generational change. Markey had countered that Moulton was out of touch with the state's voters.

Edward Pacheco garners a mere 14 votes more than Stephen Medeiros, who has not decided whether he will ask for a recount.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. William Keating defeated New Bedford activist Craig Swallow in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, putting the longtime congressman one step closer to securing a ninth term in Washington ...

Jesse St. Gelais sailed past Christopher Thrasher for the GOP nod, and will face Democratic incumbent Steven Ouellette in the general election.

Four federal elections observers made their way through different polling locations across New Bedford. Also stationed at the precincts on Election Day: Observers to observe the feds.

Promising to “fix” Massachusetts, Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue will spend the next nine weeks trying to convince voters that he can serve them better than Gov. Maura Healey has for ...

Lighthouse Tavern offers free billiards every Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close. The bar features light fare and drinks. Located at 578 Brock Ave., New Bedford.

New Bedford officials hope a proposed harbor plan update will strengthen the commercial fishing industry and increase tourism. Waterfront workers are skeptical.

State officials are reviewing the potential sale of Royal Health Group’s 10 Massachusetts nursing homes, including one in Fairhaven. The proposed buyer, AuthentiCare, is a newly formed company with no ...

Since 2008, the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light have served a growing Maronite community on the South Coast.

Court officers have seen ICE detain eight people inside the New Bedford courthouse this year, including three in one week in August. To avoid ICE, some lawyers are now advising immigrant clients not ...