Local Grants awarded by SOMERSET CULTURAL COUNCIL total over $12K

Representative Haddad and the Somerset Council announce grant awards to local community artists and organizations.

Swansea Schools Reopen, Superintendent Shares Ransomware Attack Update

School will ​resume Thursday for all students at their regular times after classes were canceled Wednesday, the superintendent said.

Swansea Public Schools Cancels Classes Due To Ransomware Attack

Superintendent of Swansea Public Schools​ John Robidoux​ announced Tuesday that classes are canceled Wednesday.

Bristol County Fifes & Drums Travel to North Carolina for Annual Tour

Local fife and drum corps from RI travel to perform in North Carolina

Horseneck Beach Closed After Portuguese Man O'War Sighting

Dangerous rip tides aren't the only thing forcing Horseneck Beach in Westport to close Monday.

The BCFD is 22 Years Young!

Local Fife & Drum Corps is the Feminist Group We Didn't Know We Needed

Police Search For Man Wanted On Child Rape Charges And His Two Kids

Police are searching for Leon Mejia-Vincente, a child rape suspect after they say he fled New Bedford with his two children.

New Bedford Harbor Cleanup Gets Massive Funding Boost

Senator Ed Markey joined an EPA team to announce $76.7 million in funding to make New Bedford Harbor a center of the offshore wind industry.

Massachusetts Park Honors Memory Of Neglected Teen

David Almond, a 14-year-old Fall River resident, died of neglect in October 2020, prompting sweeping changes to the MA child welfare system.

Camper Destroyed In Swansea Fire

Firefighters had to battle both the blaze and the first hot weather of the year when they responded to a large camper fire on Oak St.

Authorities Bust MA Drug Trafficking Ring; 7 Charged: Police

The investigation resulted in the seizure of illegal firearms and drugs including fentanyl, oxycodone, and crack cocaine, police said.

Fall River Man Killed In Freetown Crash Identified

The victim of a fatal car crash on Route 24 in Freetown early Tuesday morning has been identified by Massachusetts State Police.

Man Found Shot To Death Inside New Bedford Car: DA

Homicide detectives say the investigation is "extremely active" after a 36-year-old man was found shot to death inside a car on Weld Street.

Bristol County Fifes & Drums Wrap Up a Successful Spring

March and April were busy for the BCFD after a two year hiatus.

Bristol County Fifes & Drums Wrap Up a Successful Spring

March and April were busy for the BCFD after a two year Hiatus

Man Serving Time In Texas Indicted In 2013 Massachusetts Rape Cases

Orlando Robles is eligible for parole in Texas next year, but now he is facing a list of sexual assault charges in New Bedford.

Ex-Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Pushes Back Jail For Seventh Time

Fall River's youngest mayor was arrested 3 years ago and has yet to face jail time - but a judge signaled this will be the last reprieve.

Two Dozen High Schoolers Taken To Hospital After Chemical Exposure

Two students are hospitalized after being exposed to chemicals during an incident in a science lab at New Bedford High School.

Body Found In Taunton River Near Fall River: Report

The body was found floating in the Taunton River near Battleship Cove.

Homicide Police Investigate Fatal New Bedford Shooting

Patrol and detective units are actively searching the areas of Hillman and Summer Streets after a man was shot to death.

Swansea Police Charge Three Men In 'Construction Theft Ring'

Swansea Police Chief Marc Haslam says at least $400,000 worth of stolen tools has been recovered.

Town Of Seekonk: Donations For Ukraine - Updated For March 14

See the latest announcement from the Town of Seekonk.

Seekonk Public Schools: Leslie Kneipfer Hired As Seekonk's George R. Martin Elementary School's Newest Technology Teacher

Superintendent Rich Drolet and Principal Jennifer McKay are pleased to announce that Leslie Kneipfer has been hired as George R. Martin ...

Seekonk Officer Hit By Car During Chase Ending In East Providence

Police said Albert Rosario, 32,​ hit an officer with his car after trying to get away with shoplifting at Home Depot.

Seekonk Public Schools: Two Seekonk High School Seniors Recognized By National Merit Scholarship Program

Superintendent Rich Drolet and Principal William Whalen are pleased to announce that two Seekonk High School seniors have been recognize ...

Town Of Seekonk: Donations For Ukraine

The Seekonk Fire Department will be collecting donations for the people of Ukraine beginning Wednesday, March 9th.

Town Of Seekonk: Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation

Presented at the 3/2/2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting

Jasiel Correia Granted Prison Delay For Sixth Time

Hours before he was set to report to federal prison in New Hampshire, Jasiel Correia's sentence was delayed another month.

Ex-Mayor Asks For More Time Before Prison

Jasiel Correia, 30, is asking for his sixth delay before reporting to prison for his corruption while mayor of Fall River.

Town Of Seekonk: Town Hall Closed - Friday February 18, 2022

Due to the high winds, a tree has fallen on Town Hall and also knocked down the pole with the transformer and fiber-optics. Consequently ...

Brand New Veteran-Run Brewery Burned To Ground In Rehoboth

What took the Anawan Brewing Company five years to build was burned in five hours in a fire over the weekend.

Town Of Seekonk: Request For Qualifications

Request For Qualifications

63-Year-Old New Bedford Woman Killed In Dartmouth Crash

The driver, a 25-year-old woman from New Bedford remains in critical condition after Sunday night's crash.

Town Of Seekonk: Weather Related Closure

Town Hall, Human Services, and Animal Control will be closed today (2/4/22). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Town Of Seekonk: Annual Rabies Clinic

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Latest: Hospital Capacity In Seekonk-Swansea Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Bristol County.

Town Of Seekonk: Winter Storm Information 1/29/22

See the latest announcement from the Town of Seekonk.

Deadly DUI Crash Driver Who Skipped Court Found In Seekonk Motel

After skipping his arraignment for a DUI that left a woman dead, Keith Brown was found inside a motel, living under a fake name for weeks.

Town Of Seekonk: Town Urges Caution When Skating On Frozen Ponds

The Town of Seekonk is urging the community to exercise caution on frozen ponds and bodies of water. With shifting temperatures, the saf ...

Hospital Capacity In Seekonk-Swansea Area: Latest

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Bristol County and across MA.