Southeastern Mass News Today

As black bears come out of hibernation, MassWildife biologist David Wattles explains what residents of the South Shore can expect.

Mayor Jon Mitchell is fighting to keep the federal building in downtown New Bedford open after the government said it plans to shut it down.

The concert in Tiverton is tonight and another one will be held Saturday in Somerset.

Two conservation areas in Bourne have received a facelift, thanks to the work of students from the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School in partnership with the Southeastern Mass chapter

MassWildlife has debunked an online rumor that a black bear was shot and killed last evening in the town of Pembroke.

MassWildlife has debunked an online rumor that a black bear was shot and killed last evening in the town of Pembroke.

A bear expert from MassWildlife said he is 'almost certain' there was only one black bear trekking across the SouthCoast last week, a two-year-old male.

A bear expert from MassWildlife said he is 'almost certain' there was only one black bear trekking across the SouthCoast last week, a two-year-old male.

Massachusetts Governor-Elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll are coming to Taunton just days before their swearing-in ceremony.

Massachusetts Governor-Elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll are coming to Taunton just days before their swearing-in ceremony.