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New Bedford Police have asked people to avoid a far North End neighborhood as a black bear has been spotted making its way through the area.

The New Bedford Police Union says it has been 'cautioned' by the police administration about posting information on 'major incidents' on its Facebook page.

New Bedford High School’s LGBTQ students and allies are planning a protest at the school Friday over the election of Ward 3 City Councilor-Elect Shawn Oliver.

Voters in New Bedford’s Ward 3 elected city constable and correctional officer Shawn Oliver Tuesday night as the ward's next city councilor.

The two candidates for the special election in New Bedford's Ward 3 faced off in a final debate on WBSM ahead of the February 28 vote.

The two candidates for the special election in New Bedford's Ward 3 faced off in a final debate on WBSM ahead of the February 28 vote.

Jonathan Alves, the former officer who recently won a lawsuit against the town, and his brother Justin Alves, offer their expertise to town officials.

Longtime WBSM caller Charles 'Chuck' Moszczenski has passed away. The lifelong New Bedford resident was a science teacher at Apponequet for over 40 years.

Ian Abreu won't seek another term as New Bedford City Council president next year. Still, he plans to remain politically active.

New Bedford Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito said he was recently called racial slurs, threatened with murder and spat on outside City Hall.