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Teens have been misbehaving and vandalizing things at and around Pope Park in Acushnet. Officials are taking steps to see it doesn't happen again.

Starting this month, the three Catholic parishes in the North End of New Bedford will unify into one single new parish called St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish.

A flatbed truck loaded with cardboard recycling that caught fire on I-195 in Fall River Thursday took fire crews more than six hours to clear, snarling traffic.

Westport Is Getting Richer, But Its Heritage Is Fading The next time you're in Westport, no matter where you are, take a good look around. What was once a countryside filled with locals and easy-going people is now a thriving region of real estate being bought up by rich out-of-towners. Westport is changing and its roots are beginning to fade away. Every square inch of woodland area is being eyeballed by wealthy business folk who are building multimillion dollar properties that are turning this small town community into a financial statement. Some folks like myself who are looking to som...

The Americorps Senior Foster Grandparent program has a 40-year history in the city of New Bedford. Its volunteers have done important work in city schools, helping young children with academics and providing emotional and social support. The program is run through Coastline Elderly Services in New Bedford and right now they are recruiting new volunteers. Program Director Jacqueline Medeiros said their present roster numbers 43 and they're looking to increase their volunteers to about 60. Volunteers must be 55 and older. Training will be provided to those applicants who qualify, and foster g...