South Coast residents can expect to see heavy winds, including the possibility of downed trees and power outages.

After months of budgetary back-and-forth, the city announced Wednesday that the state would appropriate the funds to keep the North End station open.

Millions of dollars have already been spent, even on questions with no opposition.

At least 25 municipalities in Massachusetts have canceled or suspended Flock contracts within the last 18 months after public outcry over privacy concerns.

One officer searched her ex-girlfriend’s license plate more than 650 times. Another officer ran his girlfriend’s plate nearly 70 times.

Edward Pacheco is 13 votes ahead of Stephen Medeiros in unofficial totals. The Democratic primary winner will face Republican Chester Tam for the state House seat in November.

New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, must now forge a relationship with a new running mate.

Markey, 80, defeated Seth Moulton, 47, a moderate who had argued for a generational change. Markey had countered that Moulton was out of touch with the state's voters.

The Democrats’ arguments grew heated over immigration and money in politics.

The gunshot-listening system is still active in New Bedford, though its contract has expired. The city is in new talks with its owner.

The two Democrats’ answers often returned to the cost of living as they fielded questions about healthcare, immigration, and energy.

Christopher Thrasher and Jesse St. Gelais both ran for the seat in 2024 — St. Gelais as an independent — a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades.

Chief Jason Thody said the department is undertaking a “detailed examination” and looking at data going back to 2024.

Bill Keating, 73, wants a ninth term in Congress. Challenger Craig Swallow, 40, is a New Bedford activist and a newcomer to electoral politics.

The grant will fund a “third eye” camera system for fishing nets and autonomous robots for lobstermen.

Both are reacting to three proposed housing developments in Dartmouth that fall under the state’s affordable housing law.

A former city councilor and a political newcomer are campaigning on similar platforms: Lower energy bills and audit the Legislature.

MassINC has found that New Bedford ranks low on homeownership affordability with just 16% of households earning an income high enough to afford a typical 30-year mortgage.

The goal is “to address the ongoing healthcare workforce shortage across Southeastern Massachusetts.”

Jenna Touchette was suspended for three days without pay. She is appealing her discipline.