NEW BEDFORD — A lawsuit alleges that the city's actions related to Deputy Fire Chief Paul Coderre Jr.'s firing led to a “psychotic episode” and his death in a gun battle with police one year ago, ...

For local drivers and public transportation riders, 2024 had its bumps in the road. The year ahead may be a little smoother in some ways, but there are some long-term twists and turns on the horizon.

This story has been updated to add more information. If you’re hoping to start off 2025 on the right foot — or the left foot, for that matter — a New Year’s Day hike is just the thing. A few hours’ ...