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Two New Bedford men have been arrested after they were caught allegedly smuggling massive amounts of cocaine from Puerto Rico — with the drugs hidden in Pokémon art cases.

Rehoboth police working with other law enforcement agents seized nearly two kilograms of suspected cocaine valued at over $70,000 from a home in town on Thursday.

Even though our Teacher of the Month program is technically on summer break, we love sharing stories about awesome SouthCoast teachers that give their all to their students and their schools.  One Alma del Mar Charter School teacher, has decided to dedicate a major chunk of her summer to bringing enrichment to her school...

The manager of the World Series champion Boston Red Sox says the team hasn't decided whether to visit President Trump at the White House should they be invited.

Kim Viera.  It's a name that could easily be a student at UMass Dartmouth, a Dunkin Donuts worker on Milliken Boulevard in Fall River, or a teacher at Lincoln Elementary in New Bedford.  But on Friday night, October 26th, Universal Republic artist, Kim Viera, is going to take the Monster Mash stage...

 NEW BEDFORD _ The event honoring two New Bedford police officers for their sacrifice and dedication began with  moment of silence for a young officer killed Thursday, April 12, in the line of duty.   The death of New Bedford native and Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon while serving a warrant was a tragic reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day and the sacrifices they are re

Massachusetts public schools had enrolled 2,440 students displaced from Puerto Rico and school districts were continuing to welcome students.

New Bedford Police Detective Gene Fortes was among the community leaders who brought donations from New Bedford to help nearly 4,000 struggling families in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.

This morning we told you the story of Cindy and Vanessa from Puerto Rico. Here's how you rallied for them this holiday!

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts is sending a team of medical professionals to help with hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The state Emergency Management Agency says the 26-person team from Massachusetts General Hospital will deploy Saturday and work on the Caribbean island for about 16 days...