The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...

The Whaling City Festival takes place July 10-13 at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford. The festival features carnival rides, food vendors, live pro wrestling, and a car show. Ride wristbands and ...

New Bedford and GNB Voc-Tech high schools' boys volleyball teams both qualified for the MIAA Division 1 tournament. New Bedford senior Nick Rosa was named SouthCoast Boys Volleyball Player of the Year ...

NEW BEDFORD — In the 2025-2026 school year, four of New Bedford Public Schools' elementary schools will have new building leadership. The Standard-Times recently met with the incoming principals for ...

The U.S. Postal Service is launching a set of four "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps on Aug. 1. A sheet of 16 stamps will be $16 ...