Republican Chester Tam and Democrat Edward Pacheco both criticize housing developments in Dartmouth. They differ on ICE.

Sen. Ed Markey emphasized the need for a Democratic-controlled Congress; John Deaton revived Markey’s 1970s conservative voting record.

State Sen. Mark Montigny and his Republican challenger, Robert McConnell, offer vastly different approaches to serving the South Coast — entrenched, insider expertise vs. enthusiasm unencumbered by…

Republican Shawn Oliver of New Bedford faults the state’s refusal to work with Trump; Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll blames Washington “headwinds.”

Four incumbent state reps and three challengers also addressed jobs, transparency, the Ash Street Jail and the State Pier.

Here’s how the candidates compare on the region’s top issues ahead of the November election.

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.

Gov. Maura Healey called on ICE to release more information after at least 10 arrests Monday and more Tuesday morning. Mayor Jon Mitchell criticized ICE “overreach.”

A Light reporter videotaped an arrest near the waterfront. Another reporter saw a half-dozen vehicles and what appeared to be ICE agents huddling at the Dartmouth Mall.

ICE agents arrested a man near the waterfront today. Activists say agents have arrested several people.

Offshore wind is changing fast. Here’s our tracker, first published in April 2025, and the latest on where the Northeast’s wind projects stand as of Jan. 15, 2026.

The terms of the agreement are confidential, but GE Vernova withdrew its notice of contract termination, and “both parties have agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims.”

Whether he’s greeting customers at The Baker or theatergoers at The Zeiterion, his warmth and charm shine through. At 81, he’s measuring success in terms of hugs and kisses.

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

Councilors propose terminating the current Flock contract, disclosing device locations, and requiring independent audits. They plan to vote Sept. 24.

Edward Pacheco maintained a 14-vote lead over his primary opponent and will now face Republican challenger Chester Tam in the Nov. 3 election.

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.

Acushnet selectmen vote to suspend use of the single license reader camera in their town; Dartmouth will not renew its five-camera contract, which ends this month.

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.

Court officers have seen ICE detain eight people inside the New Bedford courthouse this year, including three in one week in August. To avoid ICE, some lawyers are now advising immigrant clients not…