Ruth, one of Buttonwood Park Zoo’s two beloved Asian elephants, is nearing the end of her long life. She has entered hospice ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The City of New Bedford said that road closures and detours would be in place for the Veterans ...

NEW BEDFORD – State health officials have notified the city Health Department and Animal Control that a raccoon found in the Buttonwood Park area has tested positive for rabies. The Health ...

It’s a special day as communities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts gather to honor veterans. The federal holiday is celebrated every year on November 11, which is the anniversary of the end of ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Buttonwood Park Zoo announced that beloved elephant Ruth has entered hospice care on Tuesday. According to zoo officials, the animal care team made the decision to ...

A long-time patron of Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford has failed once again in her quest to see two elderly Asian ...

Here is a listing of events to honor Veterans Day and salute local veterans in the SouthCoast: ...

A beloved elephant at the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford is being transitioned to hospice care, officials said. The elephant, who at 66 is one of the oldest Asian elephants in captivity ...

A celebration of his life at The Buttonwood attracted a good-size crowd of people sharing ... The couple would take it to ...

Ruth, one of Buttonwood Park Zoo’s two beloved Asian elephants, is nearing the end of her long life. The zoo announced on Tuesday that Ruth has entered hospice care, citing her advanced age ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A 66-year-old elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo has entered hospice care. Ruth, one of the zoo’s two female Asian elephants, is one of the oldest elephants in ...