New Bedford, MA

NEW BEDFORD — Police in New Bedford arrested 10 people during the four-day Feast of the Blessed Sacrament this past week, according to police spokesman Lt. Scott Carola. They were taken into custody for a variety of offenses including disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest, Carola noted.

Maine representative Bangor East Little League continued their New England Regional success Monday as they eased past Massachusetts representative Middleboro Little League to claim their second win of the tournament and advance to the championship game. Massachusetts and New Hampshire will play Wednesday at 1 p.m. to decide who will...

The 50th running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21. The field of runners is expected to be around 10,000 people, slightly smaller than in past years. Registration for the race closed earlier this year. The race was established in 1973 and has become one...

FAIRHAVEN — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that it will be performing milling and paving operations on the I-195 eastbound bridge over Alden Road in Fairhaven this week. The operation is scheduled to begin on Thursday night, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. and is expected to...

The former president and first lady attended the opening night screening of 'Descendant,' which is backed by their Higher Ground Productions company. If you’re Black and work in the film industry, then Martha’s Vineyard is the place to be this week. On Friday, August 5, the 20th Annual Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival commenced in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, bringing out actors, filmmakers, and even the former president and first lady of the United States.

The Rhode Island National Guard has its first Black colonel. Sharon Harmon attained the rank of colonel at a promotion ceremony Saturday at the Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Fogarty, in East Greenwich, the National Guard said in a statement. "I pray that my promotion is only the starting point for...

ALL WEEK – Kids can pick up a take-home sunflower craft in the Children’s Room. Available free while supplies last. MONDAY, 8/8: Matinee movie, The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, at 1 pm. TUESDAY, 8/9: Teddy Bear Picnic, 11 am-noon. Note: in case of rain, this outdoor event will...

None were injured in a two-boat collision near Aquinnah Friday, Coast Guard Menemsha boatswain’s mate Justus Christopher confirmed Monday. Mr. Christopher said the charter fishing boat Tomahawk, captained by Buddy Vanderhoop, struck the Gloria Jean, another fishing vessel, around 12:30 p.m. Friday. The collision caused damage to the starboard bow of both vessels, Mr. Christopher said.

Middleboro Little League manager Chad Gillpatrick knew a trip to Bristol, Connecticut for the New England Regionals tournament would entail facing some of the premier talent the Northeast has to offer. Starring in a near complete-game masterpiece, Caden Karam of Bangor, Maine emphatically proved that point. In 5 1/3 innings...

A Taunton woman was left fuming after she says the city refused to take her trash and instead left her with a citation that claimed her trash weighed over 50 pounds, more than the acceptable amount. Carla Bazalar, however, says the city was mistaken and Fun 107's Michael Rock predicts...

The Blackstone River, known as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, once powered a multitude of mills along its shores, including Slater Mill in Pawtucket. (Colleen Cronin/ecoRI News photos) From Aug. 11-14, a group of advocates for the Blackstone River will travel its entirety, from Worcester, Mass., to Narragansett...

Various areas of Rhode Island have their own music festival happening during the summer. Providence has PVDFest, Pawtucket has Culture Shock, the southeastern corner has the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Charlestown and the southwestern part has the Washington County Fair in Richmond. In the northwest region of The Ocean State, there’s FloodFest that takes place at Little Rhody Vasa Park in Foster. This particular festival is making its return to the park on August 13 with local acts Jabbawaukee, Northeast Traffic, RumbleKats, Rat Ruckus, Tai Chi Funk Squad and James & The Giants performing starting at 1pm. Another band who’ll be taking part in the festivities are country rockers Nick Bosse & Northern Roots.

The University of Rhode Island will enter its football season opener as a ranked team. The Rams checked in at No. 22 in the Stats Perform poll released on Monday morning. URI was one of four teams from the Colonial Athletic Association to crack the national elite. No. 6 Villanova,...

Dozens of family and friends gathered Friday night to remember one of the two men who drowned in a West Greenwich pond last week.

The 106th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford would not be as successful as it was if it wasn't for the hard work and dedication of the committee and volunteers. When you have any type of outdoor event here on the SouthCoast in the dog days of August, it's going to be hot. There's no doubt about that, but this year felt a little more stifling. Regardless, it didn't stop the crowd of thousands upon thousands from getting their Feast on.

Several Massachusetts beaches have been closed in recent days due to sightings of Portuguese men-of-war, venomous marine animals closely related to jellyfish. Harding's Beach in Chatham was closed Sunday and part of Monday due to the animals. The town of Yarmouth closed all south side beaches on Monday for the same reason, warning that a sting from a man-of-war is "excruciatingly painful."