Mitchell to Fishing Regulators: Get Our Fishermen Back to Work
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is turning up the heat on fishing regulators as the city's Sector IX fishing group remains grounded.
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Rochester Marine, 18, Dies from Rare Infection
A young Marine from Rochester has died from a sudden and rare illness.
Rep. Cabral Announces $75k YouthWorks Grant
State Representative Antonio Cabral and the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board announced that the Board has received a YouthWorks grant of $75,000 from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
Mitchell: Trump Revisiting Marine Monuments ‘A Good Thing’
On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order that orders a review of the lands and seas designated as national monuments over the past 20 years.
These areas were designated as national monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906, and that includes President Obama's designation last fa…
These areas were designated as national monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906, and that includes President Obama's designation last fa…
Mayor Mitchell to Testify Before Congress Wednesday
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is returning to Washington, D.C. to testify before Congress once again.
Mitchell will be testifying Wednesday at 10 a.m. at a congressional oversight hearing titled, "Examining the Creation and Management of Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries...
Mitchell will be testifying Wednesday at 10 a.m. at a congressional oversight hearing titled, "Examining the Creation and Management of Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries...
New Bedford Fishing Industry has High Hopes for Trump Presidency
In an industry that has been bogged down with federal regulations, fishing representatives are hoping for a big silver lining with President-Elect Donald Trump.
While many across the country have expressed concern with Trump's stance on social issues, Jim Kendall of New Bedford Seafood Consulting is …
While many across the country have expressed concern with Trump's stance on social issues, Jim Kendall of New Bedford Seafood Consulting is …
Studies Suggest Little Impact from Offshore Wind on Endangered Species
New studies suggest that endangered marine species would not be significantly impacted by the construction and use of offshore wind farms off the Massachusetts coast.
The state and federal studies released this week were based on observations of whales, turtles, and marine birds over a period of four…
The state and federal studies released this week were based on observations of whales, turtles, and marine birds over a period of four…
Double Arm Transplant Recipient from Brigham and Women’s
31-year-old John Peck lost his arms and legs in 2010 after stepping on an explosive device as a marine in Afghanistan. After a 14-hour double arm transplant at Brigham and Women's back in August, Peck recently held a press conference to debut his new arms...
Endangered Right Whale Calf Found Dead in Chatham
CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) _ Marine biologists are trying to figure out what caused the death of a North Atlantic right whale calf, one of just 14 born this winter.
The calf was found dead Thursday off the coast of Chatham on Cape Cod.
A spokeswoman for the International Fund for Animal Welfare says the near…
The calf was found dead Thursday off the coast of Chatham on Cape Cod.
A spokeswoman for the International Fund for Animal Welfare says the near…
DA’s Office Identifies Marine Found Dead After Domestic Disturbance in Swansea
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office has identified the man who was found dead after a report of a domestic dispute in Swansea over the weekend.
District Attorney Thomas Quinn's office says 24-year-old Brandon Leonardo of Swansea was found dead of a gunshot wound after police had been called…
District Attorney Thomas Quinn's office says 24-year-old Brandon Leonardo of Swansea was found dead of a gunshot wound after police had been called…