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With Memorial Day weekend upon us, area residents may be more apt to take advantage of the warmer weather by going out on a boat. The Coast Guard is advising boaters to take the proper precautions when heading out onto the ocean. U.S...

New Bedford bids farewell Tuesday morning to a long lost child. The 173-year-old Charles W. Morgan departs from port at 7:30am Tuesday morning, with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as it's next course heading. The whaling ship had an extended stay in New Bedford, after Hurricane Arthur brought heavy rain to the area and stirred up strong ocean currents causing the ship to remain berthed at Stat

The Charles W. Morgan's stay in New Bedford is expected to be a huge tourism magnet for the city. A number of events are planned over the next two weekends that center on the Morgan's return to the Whaling City. Tourism Director Dagny Ashley tells WBSM News she expects some big crowds to tour the vessel over the next week...