The next few days will be scorchers, with temperatures running dangerously hot, and the City of New Bedford is opening cooling centers.

The average fuel price in state slightly declined about 3 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the ...

A winning lottery ticket was a popular story this week. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard Times stories.

Starting September 13, the times run on courses with a net downhill of 1,500 feet or more will incur a time adjustment of at least five minutes.

A 22-year-old New Bedford woman has been arraigned in the case of “Baby Doe,” a male infant found dead at Fort Taber Park in December. Daniela Michell Escobar-Mejia, the infant’s mother ...

NEW BEDFORD — If growing up in New Bedford had a flavor, there's at least a few generations that might say it tasted like their favorite Virginia Dare soda, be it orange, pineapple, cream ...

NEW BEDFORD — It was a Saturday morning in early December 2023 in 50-acre Fort Taber Park, overlooking Buzzards Bay. A 42-year-old woman and her 12-year-old niece were exploring a path near ...

Buttonwood Park Zoo officials and staff in New Bedford are mourning the zoo's second loss since May, Riley the cougar.

Foodies, are you ready to taste test a new dish or find your new favorite restaurant? The SouthCoast is flooded with great spots to indulge in each week, but it can get a little overwhelming ...

There is always the option to go to the beach, but that takes packing and planning — splash pads are a whole lot less work.

Starting today, June 18, readers can vote for their MVP from the boys spring playoffs (baseball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball ...

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Thomas Platt of Fairhaven is the winner of a $1 million prize in the ...