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 ...

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

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

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

Promising to “fix” Massachusetts, Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue will spend the next nine weeks trying to ...

Markey, 80, defeated Seth Moulton, 47, a moderate who had argued for a generational change. Markey had countered that Moulton ...

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.

Lighthouse Tavern offers free billiards every Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close. The bar features light fare and ...

State officials are reviewing the potential sale of Royal Health Group’s 10 Massachusetts nursing homes, including one in ...

The primary races for governor, U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House 9th District are on the Sept. 1 ballot. The Boston Globe is sharing its guide to the candidates with The Light’s readers to help you ...

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The council president suspended the session amid shouting from members of the public, delaying action on the controversial ...