Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School plays host to New Bedford in a non-conference girls soccer match on Oct. 27, according to MaxPreps. Also in today's brief (2 items): GNBRVT, New Bedford meet in girls soccer; GNBRVT girls volleyball plays Oct. 31 match.
New Bedford will not renew its Flock license plate camera contract, which expires next month. Also in today's brief (4 items): Fishing port eyes its next big catch; City won't renew Flock camera contract; Lang, Choquette call for Oliver's resignation; Inaugural powwow, canoe burn set for Saturday.
New Bedford's mayor fired two police officers for misusing license-plate cameras to track romantic partners. Also in today's brief (3 items): Mayor fires two officers over Flock misuse; City says Oliver can keep council seat for now; GNBRVT hosts Fairhaven in varsity football.
State health regulators blocked Sweetwater from acquiring the Next Step nursing homes in the New Bedford area. Also in today's brief (2 items): State blocks Sweetwater's bid for Next Step nursing homes; Challenger emerges in Bristol register of probate race.
New Bedford School Committee unanimously accepts investigation findings clearing superintendent of assault allegations.
Oliver's OUI arrest raises question of who could become lieutenant governor.
This week's New Bedford obituary notices include one qualifying entry: Lima, Joao Evangelista, 75, who died Friday, October 16, 2026, and was remembered as a longtime New Bedford resident born in Santo Antao, Cabo Verde Islands.
Newcomer Brendalee Smith challenges incumbent Rep. Mark Sylvia in Bristol 10th District race. Also in today's brief (4 items): Newcomer challenges incumbent in Bristol 10th; 140 artists apply to join Star Store; NBEDC sets 2026 annual meeting at museum; Old Colony, GNB RVT meet in JV volleyball.
New Bedford launches Wicked Cool Storefronts grant to boost small businesses this holiday season.
State Sen. Mark Montigny defends his seat against Republican challenger Robert McConnell in a contested South Coast race.
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